LOGISTICS OFFICER, New York City

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Memorandum of Understanding and Reimbursement Policy Section (MRPS) within the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division (UCSD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS) at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York. The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, the Procurement Division, the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Centre, Aviation Safety Section and the Enabling and Outreach Service. UCSD serves as the single point of entry within the Secretariat for operational and policy matters relating to support and reimbursement to military and police contingents deployed to United Nations (UN) field operations. Reimbursement payments to contributing countries are one of the largest costs of United Nations peacekeeping. MRPS is responsible for overseeing policies and procedures related to the reimbursement of troop- and police-contributing countries and the verification and control of Contingency Owned Equipment (COE), for providing support to the triennial meetings of the Working Group on COE and the updating of the Manual on Policies and Procedures concerning Reimbursement and Control of Contingent-Owned Equipment of Troop/Police Contributors Participating in Peacekeeping Missions, and for undertaking the quadrennial survey of personnel costs established by the General Assembly in its resolution 67/261. The Section leads negotiations with troop- and police contributing countries in preparing Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) to support the deployment of former military and police units. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Section or designated official. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Logistics support with reference to the COE framework for new and ongoing peacekeeping and other field missions includes: supply chain management, materials management, transportation, contracts and services management, communications, information technology, engineering and medical services. Incumbent at this level typically: • Prepares logistics and support plans with reference to the MOU, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or peacekeeping missions. Develops logistical plans for existing missions. Develops and implements methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans. Formulates mission specific Standard Operating Procedures. • Manages logistics support with reference to the MOU. Coordinates timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of peacekeeping cargoes and personnel. • Ensures that supervised staff are adequately trained, cross trained; identifies additional training needs to achieve high working standards. • Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations for the field mission, in relation to the MOU • that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs. • Coordinates logistics activities with procurement, finance, human resources, policy and other substantive units. Follows up on legal and financial aspects of the mission. • Prepares reports on personnel and materiel movements and other operational logistics issues, with relation to the MOU • Participates in technical survey missions and verification missions to troop contributing countries • Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. • Prepares contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews. • Coordinates logistics operations in relation to the MOU with other UN agencies, military and other organizations in the field. • Guides and supervises new/junior staff. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices in accordance with COE framework. 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. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in land or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required. At least two (2) years of experience in conducting Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) negotiations with member states for deployments of military or police is required Experience in implementing the Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) framework using the Uniformed Capabilities Management system is required. Experience in conducting briefings to member states on the COE Framework is desirable. Experience in the support of international military or United Nations' peacekeeping operations is desirable. Experience data analysis and developing metrics in logistics and/or supply chain management is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).