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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Logistics Assistant	25 April 2021	Int. Specialist	MINUSMA	Mali
Open Logistics Assistant International Specialist Host entity MINUSMA Country Mali Duty station Gao (MLI) Language skills English,French Start date 14 September 2021 Duration until 30 June 2022 Application deadline 25 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Under the direct supervision of the Regional Administrative Officer or/and Mission Support Center logistics officer/assistant in Gao the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Act as the logistics coordinating link between clients such as Military, Police, Substantive components at Mission or Regional level and Logistics teams within Mission Support Sections, Regional Administrative Officers (RAOs) and MSC at Mission HQ. Assist with the preparation of logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for ongoing military and police deployments and redeployments, and other Mission support activities. Helps to develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistics plans. Plan, coordinate, monitor and report all logistics tasks as per the priorities set by the Senior Mission Management. Contributes towards the management of logistics operations, including management of logistics assets, material, and support projects. Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery support service to all Mission components. Helps to ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. Assists with the preparations of contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews. Coordinates logistics operations with other UN agencies, military, police, and other Mission components. In accordance with the Chief Mission Support Centre (MSC) priorities, coordinate tasking of all air, land and maritime transport assets for the movement by air, land or sea of personnel and cargo in consultation with JMCC. Mobilizing and maintaining a Logistics Operations Room on 24/7 basis in case of emergencies or disaster relief. Maintaining logistics database and electronic reporting tools. When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent should set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development. Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Administration Management Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark: Experience in relevant field directly related to Logistics, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management. Previous experience in logistics operations within a UN Mission or NGO setting, a field military/civilian operation at national or international level, or other organizations with comparable mandates and working conditions, would be an asset. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Logistics and supply management Area of expertise details: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,PowerPoint, communication tools, database management, etc. Driving license: Yes Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 25-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Logistics Assistant	25 April 2021	Int. Specialist	MINUSMA	Mali
Open Logistics Assistant International Specialist Host entity MINUSMA Country Mali Duty station Tessalit, Menaka (MLI) Language skills English,French Start date 29 November 2021 Duration until 30 June 2022 Application deadline 25 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Under the direct supervision of the Regional Administrative Officer or/and Mission Support Center logistics officer/assistant in Tessalit/Menaka the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Act as the logistics coordinating link between clients such as Military, Police, Substantive components at Mission or Regional level and Logistics teams within Mission Support Sections, Regional Administrative Officers (RAOs) and MSC at Mission HQ. Assist with the preparation of logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for ongoing military and police deployments and redeployments, and other Mission support activities. Helps to develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistics plans. Plan, coordinate, monitor and report all logistics tasks as per the priorities set by the Senior Mission Management. Contributes towards the management of logistics operations, including management of logistics assets, material, and support projects. Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery support service to all Mission components. Helps to ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. Assists with the preparations of contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews. Coordinates logistics operations with other UN agencies, military, police, and other Mission components. In accordance with the Chief Mission Support Centre (MSC) priorities, coordinate tasking of all air, land and maritime transport assets for the movement by air, land or sea of personnel and cargo in consultation with JMCC. Mobilizing and maintaining a Logistics Operations Room on 24/7 basis in case of emergencies or disaster relief. Maintaining logistics database and electronic reporting tools. When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent should set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development. Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Administration Management Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark: Experience in relevant field directly related to Logistics, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management. Previous experience in logistics operations within a UN Mission or NGO setting, a field military/civilian operation at national or international level, or other organizations with comparable mandates and working conditions, would be an asset. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Logistics and supply management Area of expertise details: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,PowerPoint, communication tools, database management, etc. Driving license: Yes Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 25-04-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply