Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is within the United Nations Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA), Bamako duty station. This position primarily involves the management of the property disposal process of the mission. The incumbent will report to the Chief Centralized Warehouse.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Property Disposal Officer, FS-6 shall be responsible for the following duties: • Plans and organizes the disposal of written-off property, hazardous waste, and some commodities representing a risk to the environment, and enforces safety and security practices in order to avoid any pollution or contamination.• Coordinates with procurement on the preparation of contracts and services for the disposal of property including sale, trade-in, donation, destruction or transfer to another mission.• Assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures and projects for the Property Disposal Unit.• Liaison with all Technical Sections asset managers to receive and dispose of written-off items in line with the approved disposal methods in compliance with the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules and the Delegation of Authority.• Prepares auditable statistical reports on property disposal for Mission management.• Assists the compilation and drafting of Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and flow charts in the area of property disposal.• Submits proposals for specialized training courses and monitors the overall professional development of the property disposal staff. Ensures that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented.• Supervises and evaluates performance of property disposal staff.• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management, in particular property disposal, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, warehouse safety management, as well as related procedures, practices and environmental standards. Knowledge of and ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Ability to develop and apply supply chain management procedures and programs. Ability to provide professional technical advice in a broad range of supply chain management areas, including property disposal and warehouse management; 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. 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. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent in Supply Chain, Property Management or Logistics related field is required.• A first level university degree in Supply Chain or Logistics related field is an advantage.

Job – Specific Qualification

Technical training in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Property Management, Property Disposal, Property Control, Assets Management, Inventory Management, Project Management, or related fields is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in property management, property disposal, property control, asset management is required. The minimum years are reduced to 5 years for candidates who possess a first level university degree. Experience in support services and logistics/supply management is desirable. Previous experience in Peacekeeping Missions and proven ability in analytical work is desirable. Experience in BI, Power BI. Experience in sourcing, cleaning, and preparing data, selecting and developing visualizations/metrics that enable easy communication/interpretation by the users is desirable. Experience in supply chain and property management support operations during liquidation of a large field operation is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.• A working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This Position is temporarily available within the UN Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA) until 30 November 2024, subject to budget approval. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the UN Secretariat, the selection will be recorded as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. United Nations is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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