This position is located in the Life Support and Transport Section, of the Sourcing Support Service (SSS) in the Logistics Division (LD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS) at Headquarters.

The Department of Operational Support was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices-away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, and the Enabling and Outreach Service. The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Life Support and Transport Section, the incumbent reports to the Chief of Fuel Unit.

Within limits of delegated authority, the Supply Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develops, reviews, monitors, assesses and oversees performance management of headquarters strategic contracts for furnishing all types of supplies, equipment, material, property, and certain services including fuel support services to the field missions.
• Plans and prepares current cost estimates/budget implications and long-term forecasts of Organization's requirements for machinery, equipment, tools, materials, services, supplies, food aid, utilities, fuel and supply support services.
• Designs, develops and proposes updates to relevant software for tracking, reconciliation, and costing purposes, including Electronic Fuel Management System
• Initiates actions leading to procurement, maintenance and disposal of items.
• Ensures that routine Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) of services, items and equipment are in place to validate the contractual terms and conditions.
• Undertakes market research and reviews best practices in contract development and adapts such practices to United Nation's (UN) requirements.
• Establishes and/or reviews mission requirements. Initiates actions to fulfill and control these requirements. Assists in developing statement of work (SOW) and technical evaluation criteria and participates in technical evaluations for the selection of vendors.
• Conducts technical survey visits both in start-up phase and during implementation to plan and ensure most efficient use of resources.
• Develops plans and coordinates support for redeployment of assets when Missions are liquidated.
• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Analyzes problems, audit and performance reports on mission activities and provides remedial action programmes where required.
• Maintains accurate allocation and control of all equipment and stores received, stored and distributed by the mission.
• Manages field supply delivery operations.
• Reviews, prepares, defends supply-related Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC) cases and initiates action to fulfill and control these requirements.
• May provide guidance to or supervise new/junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of fuel supply operations, practices and contract management, planning, policies and procedures. Ability to develop supply contracts, plans, policies, procedures and programs. Knowledge of United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations. Ability to specify business rules in the specific supply area. 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 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.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, engineering, or other relevant 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 Supply Chain (SCOR-P, CSCP or equivalent), or Project/Programme Management methodology by an accredited body e.g., PMP, PGMP, PRINCE 2 (Foundation Project Management certification or practitioner level) or equivalent is desirable.

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, project management or related area is required.

• Experience in fuel supply chain is required.

• Experience in quality assurance, procurement or contract management of large-scale goods or services contracts for fuel is desirable.

• Experience in managing support services and developing technical specifications for goods in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and programmes), is desirable

• Experience working with business intelligence systems and data analysis tools is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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

This position is funded by the Support Account. The Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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 Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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