Senior Logistics Associate

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible for administering, providing support and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations. It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its clients.

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) established a regional support office, the Entebbe Support Base (ESB) in November 2016.  This office supports the regional UNMAS programmes based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Abyei Administration Area. The areas of support include Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, Finance and Contracts Management. 

Under the direct supervision of Support Services Officer (Logistics) and overall guidance of the Head of Support Services, the Senior Logistics Associate will perform the following functions:

• Provide support and ensure efficient logistics and asset management services, focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Assist in the implementation of a coherent logistical supply system in accordance with UNOPS PSC and mission systems
• Provide support in management of the movement of personnel and equipment as required by the ESB.
• Carry out logistical services in accordance with UNOPS, ESB and mission rules and regulations.
• Support management of all incoming and outgoing cargo
• Maintain the asset management inventory in line with UNOPS PSC Asset Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Update asset information on the oneUNOPS asset management module
• Oversee the vehicle pool for providing transportation services as required by the office, and to meet logistical requirements
• Conduct weekly and monthly checks on all UNOPS ESB vehicles and preparation of monthly vehicle trip summaries
• Oversee maintenance and servicing of vehicles with mission workshop and update details of services into vehicle files
• Assist with any procurement of items as directed by Procurement SSO or Logistics SSO
• Ensures the safe and proper storage of all UNOPS PSC assets at ESB as per the UNOPS ESB Warehouse management SOP
• Perform other related duties as required.

• First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement/Supply Chain or other relevant field combined with minimum of 3 years’ of relevant experience OR
• Secondary Education is required combined with minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience 

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in logistics, cargo movement, freight forwarding, procurement, administration or relevant fields is required
• A valid national driver’s license is required for use of a manual driven vehicle
• Experience with UN/UNOPS policies and procedures is desired
• Experience in the use of computers, office software including MS Office is desired

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.