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 Movement Control Officer reports to the Head of Delivery Planning Unit, Movement Control Officer.

The objective of the Delivery Planning Unit is to provide effective plans for timely delivery and movement of goods and personnel to facilitate the efficient movement and delivery execution.

工作内容

Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Officer will be responsible for the following duties:


•Prepares a cost effective and efficient delivery/movement plan based on consolidated requirements of the field missions to ensure timely arrival of personnel and equipment to their destination, and prepares cost estimates for budget and planning purposes.
•Monitors existing transportation contracts and Letters of Assist, as well as develops the most cost efficient and operationally effective plan for each transport requirement including factoring in operational risk management and mitigation parameters.
•Prepares delivery plan for the transport operations, ensuring that requirements and specifications are accurate and complete.
•Liaises with Air Transport and Movement Control Sections to allow timely requisitioning process, and ensure that the transport requirements are being fulfilled through Letters of Assist or contracts with commercial providers in a timely manner.
•Coordinates with Demand Planning and Source Planning Units to anticipate changes in requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and personnel.
•Participates in technical assistance visits to field missions as required; advises on all matters pertaining to the planning, budgeting and monitoring (including safety) of the provision of transportation resources to field missions.
•Develops, implements and manages the sea, air or surface transportation plan for military and civilian police personnel, including formed military units, equipment of countries contributing contingents or resources and United Nations owned equipment to and from the United Nations peacekeeping missions, including dangerous goods.
• Within operating parameters identifies, establishes and resolves the most cost efficient and operationally efficient plan for each transport requirement within geopolitical and operational risk management and mitigation parameters, and develops the plan accordingly.
• Monitors, analyses and evaluates transportation plans and presents strategic movement options to ensure safe and efficient delivery of equipment and personnel and notes deficiencies to be corrected.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

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 and Organising: 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 or public administration, supply chain, transportation or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in supply chain management or freight forwarding is desirable.

工作经验

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in transport operations, supply chain, project management, logistics, or related field is required. Experience in at least two modes of transport (air, sea, road, and rail) including planning and executing international, large scale and complex personnel and cargo movement operations is required. Experience in military transportation and movements is desirable. Experience in a UN peacekeeping mission or comparable setting 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 desirable.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by 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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