Port Operations Officer

Field Procurement & Logistics Department

Vacancy Announcement

Port Operations Officer

Deadline for Applications

29 October 2019

Contract Type

Grade or LDC Band

Fixed Term Appointment 3 years

Grade 14

Vacancy Announcement Number

LF/67/2019

Duty Station & Department

Lebanon Field Office – •Field Procurement & Logistics Department

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 3000 staff in the Lebanon Field Office working to foster the human development registered Palestine refugees.••

The Port Operations Officer will be responsible for:

The main responsibilities include:

Correlates shipping information prior to the arrival of goods and maintains up-to-date SAP records thereafter. Arranges for Customs exemptions and prepares all necessary documents to facilitate the imports to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Customs Offices of the Host Government; Ensures that goods are efficiently and safely cleared from port or transit locations, surveys problematic shipments; raises claims, documents and other reports necessary for claim and record purposes; Undertakes and controls port payments, the upkeep of accurate records of all transactions made• and prepares reports and correspondence as required;••••• Arranges the safe dispatch of supplies and equipment from ports to supply destination; Plans and supervises receipt of Agency-sponsored supplies at ports' temporary storage in the port area, if and when required; coordinates the survey of UNRWA vehicles with Customs Authority and observes the scraping process of the vehicles under the Customs supervision. Arranges with local authorities, port and customs clearance of all Agency supplies including personal effects of UNRWA staff.• Ensures minimum storage period to avoid unnecessary charges; Administers the Agency's contracts with the clearing agents, ensures the application of their provisions and that services are rendered satisfactorily; Arranges for quality control inspection of supplies upon receipt at port in coordination with the Materials Inspector; Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Conditions of service•

Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 14

Monthly basic salary L.L 2,211,858 + Special Occupancy Allowance (SOA) 4.02%.

Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A university degree in Business Administration or in any field related to the above functions;

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Work

experience

At least four years' experience in Supply, Port and Customs Operation and/or commercial shipping/forwarding company including demonstrated experience with commercial port operations;

Language(s)

Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

Proficiency in the Agency standard computer applications; Thorough knowledge of local government import/export customs, local shipping business and commercial practices; Familiarity with insurance matters.

Communication

•             Speaks and writes clearly and effectively tailoring language, tone, style and format to the audience

•         Actively shares relevant information

•         Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Continuous Learning

•         Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession

•         Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally

•         Shows willingness to learn from others

•              Seeks feedback from and provides feedback to colleagues to learn and improve

Professionalism

•             Shows willingness to learn new technologies and applies them to appropriate tasks

•         Observing deadlines and achieving results

•         Ability to use time efficiently

•         Persistent, calm in stressful situations

Additional Information:

Possession of a valid driving license.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Recruitment in UNRWA Lebanon – How it works:

https://jobs.unrwa.org/frmFieldAnnouncementsList.aspx?id=3

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or/and interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description

Date of issue: 16 October 2019