UNOPS Operations Officer Jobs in South Sudan
UNOPS Operations Officer Jobs in South Sudan
The UK MOD have partnered with UNOPS for the provision of specific support services to their troops, who are deployed in locations in northern South Sudan. To this end, in Malakal and Bentiu, Facility Managers (FM's) manage those elements of the Project Management Team (PMT) located there, while the remainder of the PMT is based in Juba supporting the teams in the field – ensuring the timely delivery of services and goods to required quality standards, as required by the UK MOD for the British Military.
The Operations Officer will be based in Juba and reports to the Project Manager who provides broad supervision and guidance. The role is responsible for assisting in provision of all project operations related to supporting project personnel, transport and storage of project equipment and supplies in South Sudan. He/she identifies probable issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinate resolution as per action-items assigned. The role can often be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.
Responsibilities
Administrative and operations support to project personnel in the field offices;
Ensure transport, storage, accountability and maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies;
Effective support to general project activities;
Stakeholder management, coordination and liaison;
Support in facilitation of knowledge building, sharing and management.
Ensure Administrative and operations support to project personnel, focusing on achievement of the following result:
Facilitate travel of project personnel on mission and commercial flights in and out South Sudan;
Responsible for all aspects related to the arrival of new project personnel (welcome package, visa letter, pick up from the airport, Juba accommodation, project induction training, booking of SSAFE training;
Regular update of welcome package for project staff;
Preparation and submission of Movement of Personnel (MOPs) requests for all project personnel;
Ensure extensive knowledge of flight schedules, coordinating the booking of accommodation for project personnel travelling to the field or Juba;
Develop and maintain movement of personnel tracking;
Develop an SOP for the movement of personnel;
Ensure that project personnel based in the field receive all the required support by conducting surveys to project staff in the field;
When required, field visits and replace Facilities Managers in the field.
Ensure Transport, storage, accountability and maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensure Receipt and Inspection reports for incoming equipment and supplies are completed;
Issue and ordering of inventory and supplies required for the operations of the project;
Liaise with Facilities Managers and monitor Field Missions stock levels. Establish requirements for replenishment by creating trigger levels;
Tracking, maintenance and reporting of assets and non-expendable property and equipment and ensure that physical verification of assets and equipment is performed on a regular schedule, and that any discrepancies are fully investigated and resolved;
Warehousing and stock control of project equipment and consumables;
Prepare and submit Cargo Movement Requests (CMRs) to MOVCON and UNHAS for shipping of equipment, cleaning supplies, food and consumables. Facilitating warehousing, transportation and
loading of cargo;
Coordinate all movement of goods into and around South Sudan including, customs clearance, freight management, freight tracking and receipting, air and road transportation, CMRs;
Coordinate for equipment maintenance, repair and replacement during the project life cycle;
Flight, road and barge shipping – convoy tracking (negotiate with UN agencies such as WPF).
Support to general project activities, focusing on the achievement of the following result:
Assist in the procurement of equipment and consumables by establishing technical specifications and requirements. Tracking of procurement processes and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services;
Engaging and dispatching service providers such as fumigation, pest control and engineering;
Support in monitoring and evaluation of the project activities;
Assist Project Manager in drafting plans, reports, contracts, statements of work, and other related documents as required, to support the project;
Perform other related duties as instructed by supervisor.
Stakeholder management, coordination and liaison, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support the coordination and management of communications in the field;
Liaise and build relationships with other United Nations (UN) agencies and international non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs) for the purposes of facilitating project operations;
Participate in meetings with UNMISS and
Ensures knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provide skills transfer, capacity building and day to day supervision of all staff under responsibility and ensure that the staff are knowledgeable and comply with the UNOPS and UN protocols and regulations;
Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Camp Management Services Operations especially with DPKO Missions;
Contribute to expertise in tools and techniques.
Requirements
Advanced University Degree (Masters) in International relations or Communication or Social Sciences or Business Administration or Logistics or Operations Management or Public Administration or related field.
A first level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in a related field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Certification
Certificate in Prince 2 Foundation is an asset.
A Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing Administration and/or Logistics and/or Operations and/or Communication is required;
Previous experience with UN is an asset;
Experience in a post conflict and/or conflict situations is an advantage;
Knowledge of UN/UNOPS financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures is an advantage;
Skill in administration support is required.
Fluency in speaking, writing and reading English is required;
Fluency in another UN languages is an advantage.
Additional Considerations
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.
UNOPS has provision for flexible working arrangements
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 3rd December, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UNOPS Operations Officer Jobs in South Sudan
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