Logistics Officer

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Assignment until 30 June 2025 (extension subject to the new budget confirmation)

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Mission Wide Planning Officer in the Office of Chief Mission Support Centre, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

- Act on the advice and guidance of the MSC Planning Officer for planning and review of provision of logistics support within the following parameters: UN’s Financial Rules and Regulations, Staff Rules, administrative policies, instructions, technical guidance from MSC and instructions from the CORM;
- Assist the MSC Planning Officer in preparing the short, medium and long-term plan support requirements of the Mission to identify the resource requirements and factoring additional resources for any circumstances unforeseen at the current stage but will likely arise in the foreseeable future;
- Assist MSC Planning Officer to liaise with Military contingents, FPU, UNPOL and substantive personnel at the regional level, to develop and review support plans and operational requirements to deliver;
- Assist MSC Planning Officer to provide timely advice and technical input in terms of providing logistics support in accordance with the approved MOU of the military/police contingents, UN regulations & rules, policies and procedures;
- Assist the MSC Planning Officer to develop contingency plans for draw down and liquidation of the Mission, prepare support plans, timelines and budget requirements for Military, Police or Civilian Staff restructuring or reconfigurations to enable effective execution of Mission wide Con Ops;
- Assist the MSC Planning Officer in identifying the continued requirement for leasing and occupation of premises including renewals of leases, participate in technical assessment recces for purposes of acquiring new premises in accordance to established Mission priorities;
- Under supervision of the MSC Planning Officer, coordinate the review of logistics support plans from the Field Mission Support Units;
- Liaise with Mission Level Service Delivery (SD) Section representatives for technical advice in all matters pertaining to their specific areas or expertise;
- Attend the planning meetings, progress review meetings with Mission clients to discuss the status / changes of on-going support or projects including preparations for any future projects or support requirements;
- Provide regular and accurate feedback on all logistic support plan implementation within the Mission to the MSC Planning officer and the Chief Mission Support Centre and advise on required changes to schedules etc;
- When asked, act as the focal point on behalf of the MSC Planning Officer to liaise with UN Agencies, non-UN entities and local authorities in the determination of requirements for the provision of logistics support in the Mission for approval by DMS or designated official prior to fulfilment;
- Be ready to assume the responsibility as OiC MSC Planning if required;
- Implement and adhere to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) developed for the MSC Planning function within the ORM Pillar.
- Provide necessary feedback in order to measure the logistic support performance of the Field MSUs as against the established strategic goals and objectives;
- Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Chief Mission Support Officer.