Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Property Management Unit of the Performance Management Section within United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), duty station Mogadishu. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Property Management Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Property Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plans the property management support operations, monitors progress through statistical analysis of database records and monthly progress reports for the Unit.
• Monitors ongoing operations of the Unit, undertaking regular site visits of field mission offices and carries out physical inspections and verification of UN property.
• Liaises with the Commodity Managers (technical units), Procurement, Movement Control Unit, Centralized Warehouse Unit and other stakeholders at the mission on matters related to Assets, Equipment, Plant, Inventory Control, Receiving and Inspection as well as Disposal activities of UN Property.
• Plans and supervises proper disposal of hazardous waste, of written-off property and of some commodities representing a risk to the environment, in order to avoid any pollution or contamination.
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate and auditable records, in both hard and electronic format, for accountability of UN Property at the mission in conformance with Administrative Instructions, DOS guidelines and mission Property Management standard operating procedures.
• Ensures proper utilization and enhancement, as required, of the established Business Intelligence (BI) tools to monitor and evaluate the overall progresses of the Mission’s property management and related key performance indicators (KPIs) and report to technical units / stake holders for underperformance areas and take necessary actions whenever required.
• Monitors all incoming shipments and take part in physical inspection along with Receiving and Inspection unit and commodity managers (technical units) to ensure correct items received and processed in Umoja.
• Monitors Umoja data repository and fixed asset registry, ensuring anomalies are identified in Discrepancy Reports and addressed immediately.
• Prepares periodic performance reports in line with the DOS and DMSPC quarterly reporting regime, review and ensure accuracy of data.
• Prepares accurate and auditable statistical reports for management in missions, DOS and DMSPC, and drafts correspondence, as required.
• Oversees the compilation and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and flow charts relating to all aspects of Property Management activities aligned with Property Management Manual, IPSAS Policy Framework, within the context of the overall mandate of the Unit, including terms of reference and job descriptions for the Staff in the Unit.
• Identifies issues and implements solutions to problematic areas related to Property Management.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the fixed assets register by recording information related to fixed assets, and accuracy and integrity of property records.
• Assists the mission during the financial year closings in all aspects of property and Prepares responses during the annual external audits.
• Ensures accurate tracking of existing fixed assets, implements and monitors the periodic physical verification process.
• Prepares and verifies periodic IPSAS financial reports on PP&E and Inventory (year-end reports, monthly reports), ensures timely submission as per the DOS and DMSPC Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required by Chief, Performance Management Section.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and exposure to a substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management, in particular property management, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and logistics processes. Proven analytical skills in Business Intelligence, property management key performance indicator’s including the ability to analyze data, develop recommendations for under-performance areas, as well as review and edit the work of others. Ability to use judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues. 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.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Diploma or certification in supply chain management, logistics and fixed asset management is required.

Training in inventory, and asset management is required.

Training in logistics and supply chain management or other relevant field, sound knowledge of international logistics operations and supply chain management is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of property, asset management, logistic management and inventory control is required. The minimum years of years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for the candidates who possess a first-level university degree.

Experience with MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and/or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), e.g., SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) or SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) is Desirable.

Proficiency in utilization of computer applications such as Business Intelligence Tool (BI) to track and update the asset database is desirable.

Experience in providing logistics and supply chain services in a conflict or post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

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.

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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