About MINUSCA:
The Security Council established the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) by its resolution 2149 (2104) of 10 April 2014 and requested the Secretary-General to subsume BINUCA in the new mission as of the date of the adoption of that resolution. It further requested the Secretary-General to ensure a seamless transition from BINUCA to MINUSCA.

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council authorized MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out its mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, and the supervision of the Logistic Officer, the Logistics Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Supply:
Technically supports more senior staff with respect to all aspects of major services contracts.
Maintains database used by MINUSCA to monitor mission specific and Systems Contracts reports. Serves as a focal point for the production of field mission cost estimates.
Maintains supporting files and database with respect to Supply section Letters of Assistance (LOA). Controls and manages supply related items requisitioning and delivery.
Records contract actions and monitors activity. This includes coordinating with missions on delivery schedules, follow-up and receipt of Receiving and Inspection (R&I) Reports, verification of invoices against R&I reports, recording contract status at all stages of processes.
In charge of managing and maintain records of the procurement thresholds set for each contract
Initiates requisitions when required, records deliveries, progressive funding and expenditures, liaises with missions on receipts and associated actions.

2. Transport:
Manages and maintains records of the direct provisioning process.
Supports in the preparation and compilation of the Aviation Safety Annual Report Assists in the execution of technical evaluations for long and short-term contracts.
Establishes and maintains relevant reference library.
Actively co-ordinates with missions on spare parts consumption rates and usage patterns.

3. General:
Prepares requisitions and enters IMIS data to initiate requisition process. Provides updates of requisition status on a regular basis.
Regularly reviews cost estimates for input into budget formulation.
Actively monitors budget estimates and reports on funding allocations.
Maintains, updates and ensures accuracy and completeness of computer database recording requisition details, purchase orders, delivery and invoice actions.
Prepares relevant Letters of Assistance (LOAs) and obtains the funding certification.
Assists with the preparation of presentations to the Headquarters Committee on Contracts for LCC supply and transport/vehicle related procurement action beyond the financial delegation of missions.
Familiarizes new staff with respect to work requirements and applicable UN guidelines and office
Performs any other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations MINUSCA Logistics Assistant career opportunity should hold a High school diploma or equivalent
At least five (5) years’ experience in supply management, contracts administration, logistics or related area.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of policies, practices and regulations on management of supplies, purchasing and logistics and ability to apply them in an organizational environment Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports on a wide variety of data. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correcdy 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to leam from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning& Organizing: Develops dear 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit where applicable.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box’; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
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
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/ profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in the aforementioned capacity express their interest by sending the following documents;
An Updated CV
The United Nations Personal History Form (P-11), download here
Academic certificates and High School Diplomas
Birth Certificate – if not, a combination of (i) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on its own isn’t acceptable)
Three letters of reference from former employers or academic instructors for external candidates.
Internal candidates must submit two of the most recent performance evaluations (EPAS)

All the above completed documents should be sent via E-mail to: minusca-recruitmentNTL@un.org. Please label the subject of your E-mail as VA MINUSCA-2015-GS-LOG-067.

Deadline: 8th May, 2015