Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent assists with various operations of the Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) of the field peacekeeping missions. The position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Office of the Director, Mission Support in Contingent Owned Equipment Unit. The Contingent Owned Equipment Assistant, FS-5 will report to the Head of Contingent Owned Equipment Unit (COE Unit), P4.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Contingent Owned Equipment Assistant, FS-5 will be responsible for the following duties: • Briefs units on the requirements of the COE Manual in terms of COE and responsibilities for self-sustainment. Ensures that incoming units on rotation are fully briefed on the COE System on arrival, and are aware of their responsibilities. • Plans a timetable of Verification Inspections with units and brief them on the preparations required, and the procedures to be followed; Manages, coordinates and supervises the work of Verification Inspection Teams in order to ensure effective and timely conduct of inspections. • Briefs inspection teams on their duties and responsibilities pertaining to the inspection, and receives from them the necessary input for the preparation of the Verification Inspection Reports (VRs). • Maintains up-to-date details of unit major and minor self-sustainment equipment in the Uniformed Capability Management (UCM) System. • Drafts in consultation with Chief COE/MOU Unit, inspection VRs, accompanying covering notes, major equipment details, other associated documents, and other reports, and obtains the necessary signatures from the appropriate authorities by passing the reports to the Administrative Staff for action. • Maintains up to date comprehensive documentary and electronic files/records on day-to-day activities relating to units and their inspections, archives records and documents according to the Mission Archive Plan, be the Point of Contact with the UNHQ Uniformed Capabilities Support Division (UCSD) regarding UCM, and provision of reports in other software as required. • Reports any loss or damage to COE that could be subject to reimbursement by the UN, Oversees the issuance of UN owned equipment and UN services provided to units which should be self-sustained, and reflect as necessary in verification reports for financial reimbursement. • Assists Chief COE/MOU Unit as required with the preparation of briefing documents, ACABQ/Audit responses, budget preparation and any other related documentation; Maintains within the COE databases, inventories of COE held by all assigned formed units; Identifies in consultation with assigned unit staff, contingent commanders, and other appropriate mission and UNHQ staff, formed unit major equipment and self-sustained deficiencies and surpluses as compared to MOU requirements and recommend corrective action to meet agreed MOU or Mission operational requirements. • Maintains up-to-date Organization Charts on units detailing their organization by sub-units and deployment locations of vehicles, other major and minor equipment including crew served armaments. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Can interpret and apply the requirements of the COE and guide the deploying countries on the relevant rules and regulations. Has the ability to plan and organize, the verification and inspections with units and brief them on the preparations required, and the procedures to be followed. Shows pride in work and 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. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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.

Education

High School Diploma is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification/diploma or other supplemental academic/military qualifications or training is desirable. Training in a logistics related discipline in the area of transport, engineering, operations management, supply chain management or other relevant field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in material management and logistics support related activities is required. Experience in the procedures related to the implementation and management in the field of MOUs is desirable. Experience providing services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience in inventory control practices and procedures is desirable.

Languages

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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