特别公告

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

This position is funded by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations for a finite period of one year and may be extended subject to budgetary approval.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants from troop- and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

设置和报告

The Logistics Support Division (LSD) provides strategic direction and advice on logistical matters, monitors and assesses the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, surface transport, engineering, medical and supply, as well as aviation safety operations. Furthermore, the Division is responsible for the property management framework of field missions and monitors compliance with the IPSAS valuation and reporting requirements.

The LSD has been mandated to implement the supply chain management vision and strategy for a well-managed and agile supply chain to support United Nations field missions with effectiveness and efficiency through integrated 'end-to-end' processes, starting with robust planning and managing global demand, strategic sourcing, consolidated delivery and return, supported by a strong performance management framework.

This position is located in the Supply Chain Planning Section of the Supply Chain Planning and Enabling Service in the Logistics Support Division (LSD) of the Department of Field Support (DFS). The Logistics Officer, Planning reports to the Chief of a Section and leads the Supply Chain Source Planning Unit.

The objective of the Source Planning Unit is to assess, analyse and integrate the global demand plan to develop a source plan, in support of field missions, and to monitor its implementation in line with the global demand plan.

工作内容

Within delegated authority, the Logistics Officer, Planning is responsible for the following duties:

•Provides effective and timely planning, oversight, management and coordination of source planning activities; ensures effective and timely identification, prioritization, and aggregation of diverse logistics support requirements to ascertain suitable sources including in-house available resources, Member States (Letters of Assist) or commercial procurement.
•Assesses, analyses and integrates global demand to develop a plan for sourcing.
•Prepares Source Plan by selecting different sourcing options by taking into consideration quantities, timelines, cost estimates, delivery locations, existing contracts and determining sourcing strategy for demands not met by existing arrangements.
•Coordinates with the relevant technical sections/units within the Division in collaboration with the Procurement Division to finalize the annual supply chain planning requirements.
•Plans and co-ordinates supply chain and logistics support solutions to new, sustaining, expanding, and contracting peacekeeping operations and other field missions.
•Develops source planning policies, guidelines and procedures documentation for field logistics support.
•Provides effective management support and successful coordination of supply chain planning and logistics support activities to clients.
•Provides technical expertise to member states and field missions at headquarters and in the field on support related issues.
•Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
•Manages, supervises and carries out the work program of the Unit under his/her responsibility.
•Manages, guides, develops and trains a team of staff and/or mentor and supervises the work of staff.
•Performs other related duties as required.

工作要求

•Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices and supply chain management, in particular planning. Ability to develop and apply supply chain and logistics plans, policies, procedures and new programmes. Ability to provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of supply chain and logistics areas. Ability to consolidate and analyse data, make recommendations, and prepare plans for supply chain management. Knowledge of project management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

•Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

•Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, supply chain management or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in PRINCE2 or other project management methodologies is desirable. Certification in supply chain management is desirable.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in logistics planning or supply chain management in military, commercial or an international organization or related field is required. Experience in procurement or programme management is desirable. Experience in providing logistics and supply chain support services to or in a complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable. Experience in an international environment is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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