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About Position

United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Mission for Stabilization in Mali (MINUSMA) is seeking an energetic, motivated and qualified Logistic Officers to serve in the African Country Mali. MINUSMA is the part of the United Nations, actively working in Mali as Peacekeeper.

Roles and responsibilities

The position holder must perform the following duties

• Prepares drafts of various, complex logistics plans, for planned or new missions.
• Develops contingency plans for drawdown and liquidation of missions. Prepares drafts of mission-specific Standard Operating Procedures and submits to his/her supervisor for review.
• Prepares drafts budget requirements for planned or new missions and submits to his/her supervisor for review.
• Manages logistics operations including management of logistics assets, material, contracts, and personnel.
• Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of cargo and personnel.
• Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing operations in a field mission.
• Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
• Participates in the technical survey for missions and verification missions to troop-contributing countries.
• Identifies requirements and shortfalls within his/her unit and submits to supervisor for logistics plans, and manages special logistics operations.
• Keeps required records of logistic activities and level of essential supplies.
• Coordinates logistics activities with procurement, finance, human resources, and other sections. Follows up on legal and financial aspects of the logistic support.
• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Coordinates logistics operations with other UN agencies, and other organizations.
• Ensures that supervised staff is adequately trained, cross-trained; identifies additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
• Guides and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required qualifications and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certification/diploma or training in logistics or related field is desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant position. 5 years experience for candidates with a first-class university degree in the related field.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Experience in budget or accounting is required.
• Experience within the context of humanitarian relief, Security, emergency management, peacekeeping or disaster relief operation is desirable.