Associate Logistics Officer NOB / Baghdad

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in the area.

• Identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations.

• Drafts and coordinates logistics reports, plans and other documents supporting the implementation of

• logistics operations, as directed by Head of Unit/Cell or Chief of Mission Support.

• Drafts and coordinates inputs to logistics reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other information documents required by the management.

• Liaises and coordinates logistics support with other units within the Mission Support Division, such as engineering, facility management, life support, central warehousing, transportation, communications, movement control and procurement.

• Liaises and coordinates logistics support with other mission components, such as military, police, security and substantive offices.

• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.

• Logistic coordination of all actions required for the effective implementation of mission's projects

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law, or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree in

combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in land or air

transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the

position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices. 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 perspective and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

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.

APPLICATIONS

This job opening is advertised on the United Nations Secretariat’s talent management platform, Inspira.

To submit an application, click “Apply Now” after following this link:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=204268&Lang=en-US

Only applications submitted through Inspira will be considered for this job opening. Applicants must have an Inspira account to create and submit applications. Staff members are assigned an employee

account upon appointment with their index number as the User ID. Other applicants may create an account. For guidance on building and submitting applications, refer to the “Applicant Guide” available on the

“Manuals” page. To access this page, click “Manuals” on the top of the Inspira homepage after logging into your account. The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity remains the paramount consideration in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.