UN Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Chief of unit, Logistics Jobs in Uganda
UN Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Chief of unit, Logistics Jobs in Uganda
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Transportation and Movement Integrated Coordination Centre, at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) in Entebbe, Uganda, within the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS).
The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to client entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE), was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support. In addition to these services, the Office of the Chief RSCE and support offices through the Deputy Chief RSCE provides overall guidance on the operations of the RSCE including strategic planning, communication, budgeting, human resources management, property management, quality assurance and business intelligence, conference services, record keeping and archive management, and audit response and risk management. For more information, please visit https://rsce.unmissions.org.
The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary – General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Center, the Enabling and Outreach Service and the Umoja Coordination Service.
The Transportation and Movement Integrated Coordination Centre (TMICC) was established to provide consolidation, integration, coordination and optimization in transportation and movements solutions of personnel and cargo to and between UN field missions, using all available transportation means and working in close collaboration with client missions and other stakeholders. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Movement Control Section, Logistics Division in New York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief of Unit will be responsible for the following duties:
General:
• Contribute to MCS/TMICC overall services through coordination with other related Units and client missions/stakeholders by providing uninterrupted services and professional interactions amongst clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and update the freight forwarding concept and contracts in consultation with Procurement entities for assessment of viability and responsiveness;
• Review the surface movements and identify possibility of increasing effectiveness by consolidating movements and other opportunities by involving all client missions.
• Review and assess the freight forwarding contracts for efficiencies and effectiveness;
• Oversee the development of surface movement administrative, logistics and technical support objectives to effectively support the regional missions;
• Plan and contract strategic surface movement of cargo and /or passengers;
• Plan the movements requested by the missions ensuring that safe, efficient and cost-effective support is provided;
• Conduct a technical analysis of movement requirement and plan on how best to use specific assets;
• Conduct a comprehensive cost benefit analysis for regional cargo movement;
• Provide customers and other stakeholders a detailed and timely execution plan;
• Oversee the development of training including professional training and career plans for Unit staff;
• Oversee the development and implementation of cargo movement standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with the UN Movcon Manual, and host country laws and regulations;
• Develop plans and Scope of works (SOW) for the efficient and cost-effective contracting and employment of UN, contracted and other UN agencies assets;
• Conduct capacity surveys of relevant transportation infrastructure for strategic and regional movements;
• Liaise closely with supported missions and other UN agencies concerning cargo movement matters;
• Identify movement needs and determine the most efficient means to fulfill them utilizing available assets and identifying new requirements;
• Develop plans and routing for cargo movement tasks;
• Plan, implement and coordinate the projected movement tasks and support requirements;
• Assign personnel and assets to perform each identified task and ensure these tasks achieve optimal cost effectiveness.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the process
for large volume transportation programs; ability to prepare and negotiate transportation requirements with representatives of air, sea, and surface transportation contractors; understanding of regulations and requirements designed to ensure the safety of personnel and goods transported by contracted carriers; ability to perform research and to evaluate and integrate information from a wide variety of sources and to assess impact on transport operations; ability to use electronic spreadsheets (MS Excel) and Power point presentations; proficiency as an end user with databases (input of data and running of queries). 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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 degree) in Supply Chain Management, logistics, business or public administration, transportation, management or other relevant area is required.
A first level university in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A valid Dangerous Goods Certificate in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or International Maritime Organization (IMO) is required.
Work Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration and management of transportation and logistics is required.
• Experience in at least (2) two modes of transport (air, sea, road, and rail) including the planning, coordination and executing of large-scale personnel and cargo movement operations at the international level is required.
• A minimum of (2) two years creating and managing large scale movement plans for cargo and passengers is required.
• Experience in the completion of hands on Technical Field Assessments including the handling of dangerous goods is required.
• Experience in the assessment of contract proposals for movements in at least two modes of transportation is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP) for transportation management is desirable.
• Experience in the management of Freight Forwarding (FF) and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) contracts is desirable.
• Experience in supervising staff 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 another official United Nations language is an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Chief of unit, Logistics Jobs in Uganda
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