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 Contingent Owned Equipment Officer reports to the Senior Logistics Officer (P5). The incumbent efficiently and effectively manages all contingent owned equipment operations of the mission. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Mission Support Section, Office of the Chief Service Delivery.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Contingent Owned Equipment Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Provides policy and technical advice to the Chief of Section, senior mission and UNHQ leadership, representatives Troop/Police, Contributing Countries (TCC/PCC) and other peacekeeping partners on all matters relating to the implementation and management of the COE System; Develops mission specific policies and procedures for the implementation and management in the field of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the United Nations and Member States who contribute formed military or police units to field missions including guidelines and instructions for the implementation of the recommendations of the Senior Advisory Group concerning reimbursements for personnel and COE; Provides guidance and interpretation of the COE Manual and identifies requirements for amendments to the Manual and COE system to enhance the operational capabilities of deployed military/police units and management of COE, assists and contributes in the development of LSD position papers for consideration by the COE Working Group; Liaises between field mission and Headquarters staff on COE matters and coordinates day-to-day support of COE Operations; Reviews mission's operational and logistic support plans, TCC/PCC Guidelines, assists FGS/OMA in developing the Force and Unit Requirement Statements, and other policy and guidance material produced by other technical specialists to ensure conformity with the COE Manual and mission's specifics; Planning and supervising COE/MOU Arrival, Operational Readiness, Repatriation, and other periodic inspections of all formed military and police units deployed in the mission to verify by physical inspection that the TCC/PCCs and the United Nations are in compliance with their agreed responsibilities as detailed in the MOU; Processing Verification Reports (VRs) raised as a result of inspections and forwarding them to senior mission management for approval and subsequent submission to UN Headquarters (UNHQ) on a quarterly basis in accordance with the schedules as promulgated by UNHQ; Conducts quarterly analysis over the performance of the deployed formed military and police units as per the COE Manual standards and guidelines provided by UNHQ, monitors and oversights of TCC/PCC and mission performance and compliance with MOU obligations, reviews Verification Reports (VR), organizes and manages the field mission COE/MOU Management Review Board (CMMRB) reports and prepares associated briefings for senior management and their submission to the UNHQ CMMRB and relevant bodies; Prepares responses to audit reports, observations and recommendations from legislative and oversight bodies relating to COE management; Exercises managerial and supervisory control over the proper execution of functions carried out within the COE Unit, directing work priorities, determining the Unit work plan, developing goals and performance measures; Runs the global COE KPI management programme and provides relevant analysis and trends to senior leadership; Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: The Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Officer will ensure the effective implementation of strategic initiatives and change management processes related to COE operations. The incumbent will possess the ability to identify operational requirements and develop comprehensive policies, procedures, and guidelines governing the management and oversight of COE assets. The COE Officer is expected to integrate specialized technical knowledge with broader strategic, policy, and operational objectives, while proactively identifying potential administrative and resource implications arising from such initiatives. Strong analytical and evaluative skills are essential, including the capacity to assess complex issues, formulate sound professional judgments, and present clear conclusions and well-founded recommendations in support of informed decision-making. 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. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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. Managerial Competencies: Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration or a logistics related field. First level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in property management, supply chain management or logistic support services may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in managing logistic support operations and property management services in military or police organisations is required. Relevant COE field experience in international military or UN peacekeeping operations is required. Demonstrated relevant experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising COE/MOU Arrival Inspections, Operational Readiness Inspections, Repatriation Inspections, and other periodic inspections of formed military and police units is required. Demonstrated experience serving as a member of, and/or Secretary to, the Mission’s COE/MOU Management Review Board (CMMRB), including preparation of case files, technical assessments, meeting documentation, recording of deliberations, and follow-up on Board decisions to ensure proper implementation and compliance with established COE/MOU policies and procedures is required. Experience in policy development at the strategic level is desirable.

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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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