General

Description of assignment title: Asset Management Assistant

Assignment country: Somalia

Expected start date: 01/22/2024

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity: UNSOS

Type: Onsite

Expected end date: 06/30/2024

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Mogadiscio

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 es-tablished the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decides that UNSOS will be responsible for support to ATMIS, UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM

Context

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 established the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decides that UNSOS will be responsible for support to ATMIS, UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Warehouse Operations Unit

• Assists the Supervisor with planning of the property management operations, monitor progress through statistical analysis of database records and monthly progress reports for the Unit.
• Receives digitally the request from the customer, print the request and confirm to the supervisor that the request is being processed.
• Supervises and the monitors the warehouse and its workers on a daily basis.
• Monitors the Time and Attendance of warehouse personnel and submit verified reports. d84wOjd Dgn9qi
• Responsible for the preparation and execution of physical verifications within mission warehousing.
• Represents the warehousing section during R&I inspections, ensuring the accuracy of the quantity of materials received, he will sign R&I inspection sheet on behalf of the warehouse and organise the movement to the designated warehouse.
• Responds to inquiries regarding assets and materials by liaising with PCIU.
• Assists the Assets Manager during the confirmation of Transfer Orders in UMOJA Cre­ates, picks and pack request orders for both internal and external clients Assists in the physical movement of assets and materials within the warehouse operations.
• Maintains the mission physical verification project data on a daily basis.
• Prepares Cargo Materials Request’s (CMR) for the movement of assets to the regions.
• Performs any other duties as may be required.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in progressive experience in asset Management, Inventory, Logistics, or related area. Previous experience in working with a humanitarian or post conflict context is an advantage.

Area(s) of expertise

Logistics and Inventory

Driving license

Light vehicles Required

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Logistics, inventory, and other premises maintenance/management services Training or Certification in Warehouse or Logistics Management

Competencies and values

– Integrity and professionalism – Accountability – Commitment to continuous learning – Planning and organizing – Teamwork and respect for diversity – Communication – Flexibility, adaptability – Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes sol­idarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards the UN core values.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of UN operations in Somalia area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other directives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN provided accommodation in the UN Compound at the Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA). Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area and the fact that there is no private living accommodation, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secure accommodation in a camp environment. Some accommodation (hard wall and prefabs) is paid for by UN personnel on a monthly basis, while bunkerized sea container accommodation is provided free of cost. UN-provided accommodation is equipped with basic furniture. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants. Food and Diet: There are UN Contractor-managed dining facilities within the UN Camp in Mogadishu where food can be purchased. Personnel may cook their own meals in common kitchens within the camp. Health: Exposure exists to several tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Ty-phoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu. Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers working in the UNSOS mission area are entitled to a Rest and Recuperation break after every four-week period in Somalia. Nairobi is the designated R&R location to which transportation is provided. R&R consists of five calendar days, with an additional two days of travel time. Accommodation, meals and other expenses while on R&R are borne by the individual. The timing of when R& R is taken must be balanced against operational requirements.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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