Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is non-family (BENI)

Task Description

Under the supervision of the Chief IW the Integrated Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for; • The development of a meaningful transaction history file of assets using both manual and automated tools such as the Business Objects reporting tools and UMOJA. • Developed conduct accurate inventory performance analysis using the following metrics: service levels, comparative forecast calculations, unusual usage, safety / contingency stock calculator, minimum/maximum analysis, excess inventory analysis, ranking (ABC) analysis; • Operates and handles Heavy Material Handling equipment to relocate and restock heavy containers and prefabs in preparation for physical verification and sites closures. • Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations. • Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas. • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. • Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. • Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers. • Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. • Daily, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. • Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. • Assists in identifying anomalies and/or discrepancies and the details thereof, or any other reason for rejection and record in Damage Discrepancy Reports (DDR) • Assists in maintaining accurate and auditable property records in electronic inventory management system for property control and accountability in line with the administrative instructions, guidelines, manuals and SOPs. • Performs data entry of the cycle counts, and R&I reports in Umoja inventory system; • Assists in maintaining accurate and auditable property records in electronic inventory management system for property control and accountability in line with the administrative instructions, guidelines, manuals and SOPs. • Assists in the execution of contracts for the disposal of property and supplies, including all types of waste material.

Competencies and values

Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential. Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma. Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis. The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.