Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is within the Liquidation Entity of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in Bamako. Delivery. The incumbent is responsible for management of surface transport operations within a specific geographic area or the overall mission depending on the complexity of mission size and structure and location of the post. S/he is responsible for development of unit budget proposals, surface transport standard operating procedures and coordination with the host country civil and military authorities. The Transport Officer will report directly to Chief of Section, Transport Chief Service Delivery Management and/or the Director of the Liquidation Team.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Transport Officer, will be responsible for the following duties: • Manages the provision of the surface motor transport support to mission which includes the United Nations Owned Equipment, Member State Contributed Equipment and commercial transportation services. • Participates in the development and implementation of the Vehicle Establishment Program in accordance with the decisions of the Mission Vehicle Establishment Committee and the current Organisation’s Support policies and directives on the acquisition, receipt, distribution, maintenance, utilization and disposal of the surface transport fleet. • Participates in the development and implementation of the Liquidation Entity Vehicle Acquisition Plan, the Mission Vehicle Maintenance Plan and the Liquidation Entity’s Vehicle Recovery Plan in order to ensure that its fleet is optimized to meet operational requirements. • Participates in the development and implementation of the Active Road Accident Prevention and Road Safety Programs for the Entity. • Oversees the implementation of the Driving Test Program within a specific geographic area in the Liquidation Entity and monitors that staff located in the sector is issued with UN driving permits in order to ensure that all vehicle users have minimum driving skills and understand host country road rules and regulations. • Develops and implements a cost-effective plan for the surface transport resupply within a specific geographic area in the Liquidation entity, determining the appropriate means of transport including outsourcing activities. • Liaises with UN agencies, government and non-government organizations, intergovernmental entities and vendors for the provision of the surface transport support. • Ensures the inventory control and supervises the physical annual checks of vehicles and equipment. • Develops and implements standard operating procedures for surface transport operations within a specific geographic area in a field mission. • Supervises the preparation of performance reports and responses to internal and external audit observations. • Determines technical specifications for goods and services, reviews responses to bids and conducts technical evaluations to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical requirements. • Coordinates requisition process with purchasing authorities. • Oversees contracts for the provision of goods and services and evaluates vendor’s performance in coordination with the Contracts Management Unit and/or the Procurement Section. • Ensures that quality control/quality assurance procedures are implemented and that plans and work processes comply with the established regulatory regime. • Ensures that UN vehicles are used in accordance with UN regulations and rules, and that vehicle usage data are correctly recorded. • Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems. • Participates in various field visits of administrative bodies such as the Local Committee on Contracts, the Vehicle Establishment Committee, the Tenders Committee, the Local Property Survey Board, the Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety and the Boards of Inquiry, as appropriate. • Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in resolving problems related to insurance policies for surface transport. • Participates in the development of the Transport Section’s Staffing Table. • Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments. • Coordinates the individual annual work plans for subordinate staff members and produces detailed performance assessments and evaluations for all staff as required. • Supervises the personnel and evaluates staff performance. • Ensures the compliance with UN policies on the workplace safety and environment protection. • Participates in the development of the Transport Section’s annual budget proposals. • Develops and implements the Transport Section’s Training Plan; coordinates with UNHQ training courses, workshops and other related training activities. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: 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 perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Planning and 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, economics, logistics, transport management or mechanical engineering is required. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of education, professional training, certification in surface transport operations, and two (2) additional years of work experience in surface transportation related occupation, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid driver’s license is required. Training in the planning, coordination and control of large vehicle fleet operations is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in motor vehicle transport operations, movement control, multi-modal transportation, logistics management or a related field is required. Experience in a managerial/supervisory position directly related to the coordination of complex integrating large-scale surface transportation systems/specialised equipment and operations in an international environment is desirable. Experience in liquidating/decommissioning transport related assets especially fleet and spare parts stock is desirable. Experience in developing plans for drawdown and/or Liquidation transport eaters for a large operation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. 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 MINUSMA Liquidation Team until 31 March 2025, subject to budget approval. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered 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 position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. 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. The United Nations Secretariat 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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