Logistics Specialist

Baghdad is not a UN family duty station.
This vacancy is posted on behalf of UNAMI. The contract duration is 5 months.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary of key responsibilities:

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

Logistics

• Lead and advise on the preparation and implementation of the necessary logistics and operational plans in support of the electoral watch process.

• Provide advice and plan the deployment and retrieval of international watchers during the process.

• Manage the development of specific provisions for tracking and securing the deployment, operation and retrieval of project personnel.

• Provide advice on transport requirements and in identifying suitable facilities, infrastructure and materials required.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and streamlined logistics system for the project

• Oversee the fleet management to ensure punctual transportation services in coordination with UNDSS.

• Advice and assist with the updating and monitoring of the project budget.

• Advise, monitor and report to the Team Leader on relevant policies and procedures required for the project and their implementation at the field level.

Stakeholder Management

• Strengthen communication-sharing mechanisms within project stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the relevant national and international parties on electoral security issues.

• Coordinate with relevant authorities, suppliers and freight-forwarders on customs clearance and other logistical issues.

Personnel Management

• Lead and motivate the national support staff.

• Supervise and manage the performance of the UN national staff;

• Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established.

• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely

• Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse.

You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22028

Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Procurement, Business or Public Administration or any other related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Specialized training in operations management or logistics would be desirable.
• A Technical Diploma/Professional License or Certification with additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelors or Masters Degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience at the national or international level in logistics management;
• Previous UN experience would be desirable;
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems is desired;
• Experience in logistics management with elections projects would be an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in English language is required; knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage.