Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the in the Life Support Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The Fuel Officer will report to the Chief of Fuel Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Fuel Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Manage the supply of fuel to the mission including the administration of outsourced contracts for petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) and related services in all phases of operations;
• Ensure that mission strategic and local reserves are maintained at adequate levels at all times; review requests and authorize issues of bulk fuel to contingents and other users;
• Assist in developing outsourced contracts for fuel and associated support services, including the preparation of Statements of Work, technical evaluations and requisition, preparation of presentations to Local Committee on Contracts (LCC), contract Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), accounting and invoicing verification;
• Ensure that internal control systems are functioning to the highest standard including accurate and complete accounting, report and maintain all electronic/hardcopy records to ensure proper audit trail;
• Ensure that fuel usage by vehicles, generators, individual users and contingents are monitored and analyze any major anomalies or patterns of inconsistent fuel consumption;
• Ensure that routine QC and QA procedures and fuel equipment maintenance checks are carried out and coordinate with Regional Fuel Officers/Sector Supervisors issues pertaining to safety, security and maintenance of fuel installations, vehicles and equipment;
• Assist with providing Fuel Unit inputs on budget and acquisition planning; monitor and analyze contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules and cost objectives;
• Assist in developing, implementing and updating the Mission Fuel Plan; monitor fuel stock holdings at all locations, project product requirements and arrange for routine supply and distribution of fuel and associated products to end users;
• Train troops on UN internal control, accounting systems and guidelines.
• Develop safe and healthy work atmosphere to minimize risk involved; ensure environmental issues are addressed at all times including at the installation of equipment;
• Liaise with the Contract Management Unit in the resolution of contractual disputes in the course of contract implementation; implement the Unit’s work program; supervise, train and monitor performance indicators for staff;
• Analyses Electronic Fuel Management Systems reports;
• Coordinates all actions required for the effective implementation of Fuel Management technical projects;
• Perform other duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism: 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.

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.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering (civil, chemical or mechanical), business administration, management, or related field is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in data analysis and Database administration is desirable.

Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology is desirable.

Certificate or Diploma in Oil and Gas is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years (5) of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, project/contract management or logistics support preferably in the field of petroleum products is required.

Experience in management of Electronic Fuel Systems analysis is required.

Experience in managing support services and related contracts in support of international organizations, or in support of or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in Data Analytics is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable’

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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No Fee

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