Job Summary:
Closing date: Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Expected start date: 01/01/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: MONUSCO
Type: Onsite
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Beni
Mission and objectives
MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through the reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children, to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions. It also aims to support stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions.
Context
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Mission Support Center (MSC) Operational Support Manager (OSM) in the Field Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Act on the advice and guidance of the MSC Field Office OSM for provision of logistics support within specific parameters.
- Assist in preparing short, medium, and long-term support requirements for the Field Office.
- Liaise with military contingents, FPU, UNPOL, and substantive personnel at the field office level.
- Provide timely advice and technical input for logistics support.
- Coordinate the provision of logistics support to designated sub-offices and other locations within the Field Office Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Oversee the proper utilization of UN Owned Equipment (UNOE), Contingent Owned Equipment (COE), and assets, as well as leased premises.
- Assist in identifying the continued requirement for leasing and occupation of premises.
- Liaise with Field Office Service Delivery (SD) & Supply Chain Management (SCM) Section representatives.
- Attend LogOps meetings and provide feedback.
- Act as a focal point for liaising with UN Agencies, non-UN entities, and local authorities for logistics support.
- Assume the responsibility as OIC MSC Field Office OSM during the absence of the incumbent.
- Implement and adhere to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) developed by MSC Field Office OSM.
- Provide necessary feedback to measure logistics support performance.
- Engage in capacity development through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Eligibility criteria
- Age: 27 – 80
- Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
- Required experience: 3 years of experience in Logistics operations, or Supply Chain Management functions related.
- Area(s) of expertise: Logistics and Inventory, Economics and finance
- Driving license: Yes Required
- Languages: English (Fluent, Required), French (Working knowledge, Desirable)
- Required education level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply and Logistics is an asset.
Competencies and values
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Creativity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Knowledge Sharing
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Technological Awareness
- Working in Teams
Living conditions and remarks
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a diverse country with varying living conditions between MONUSCO duty stations. Some areas have all usual amenities while others have very basic conditions, especially in remote duty stations. Accommodation can be expensive in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, but local markets offer cheaper alternatives for food. Malaria is present throughout the DRC, so prophylaxis is recommended. The country uses the Congolese Franc, but the US dollar is also widely accepted. UN Volunteers can open US Dollar bank accounts in larger towns and cities, while in more remote areas, cash payments may be necessary. The DRC has multiple spoken languages, including French, Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba, and Swahili.
Inclusivity statement
UN Volunteers is an equal opportunity program that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. It is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, protected characteristics, and promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity without discrimination based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in line with the applicable host entity policy.
