Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

* Assist the Team Leader with planning, oversight, management and coordination of supply support to the Sector;
* Sustain expanding, contracting and liquidating peacekeeping and other field missions;
* Develop, review, monitor, assess and manage system contracts for the provision of goods and supply support services (e.g. fuel, rations) within the Sector;
* Liaise with mission staff in order to plan and prepare current cost estimates/budget implications and long-term forecasts of the Organisations' requirements for goods and services within the Sector;
* Ensure that supply requisitions are properly prepared and reviewed so they are issued/replenished in a timely and coordinated manner to enable reliable flow of supplies for the mission;
* Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including on Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), inventory control and reporting, and to ensure security, availability and accountability of materials and assets;
* Develop plans and manage the implementation for the disposal or redeployment of assets;
* Prepare and review forecasts of mission requirements, procurement plans and cost estimates for input into budget and acquisition planning;
* Monitor and analyze contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules and cost objectives;
* Liaise with the Contract Management Section/Unit in UNSOA as necessary, in the resolution of contractual disputes and amendments in the course of contract oversight;
* Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained to ensure proper accountability and audit trail;
* Monitor and provide technical advise on supply-related Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC) cases;
* Supervise personnel within the Unit;
* Perform other duties as required.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, project/contract management, logistics support, inventory management and/or procurement of global service contract(s). Experience in managing support services of international peacekeeping, field or military operations is highly desirable. Extensive knowledge of the UN rules, regulations and working Practices pertaining to field missions is an advantage

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