UN Secretariat, New York, Department of Field Support-Vacancy,USA

Post:Director, Logistics Support Division, New York

UN Secretariat, New York

Job Title: Director, Logistics Support Division, D2

Department/ Office: Department of Field Support

Duty Station: NEW YORK


Posting Period: 6 May 2013-5 July 2013

Job Opening number: 13-LOG-DFS-27929-D-NEW YORK (R)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Department of Field Support. The Director, Logistics Support Division reports to the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support (DFS), the Director is responsible for leading a fully integrated and professionalized team of logistics experts to provide UN peace operations with timely, effective and efficient logistics services, support and strategic guidance. The Director will lead LSD at a critical phase of transition that should result in a division that plays more of a strategic role in the provision of logistics support as foreseen in the Global Field Support Strategy. In this context, the Director will lead in consultations and interface with Member States on logistics matters that relate to the responsibilities of the division. Further, the Director will guide and manage the agreed division of labour with the Global Service Centre, particularly on critical issues such as the implementation of the Global Supply Chain Strategy. Within delegated authority, he/she provides the vision, leadership and strategic direction to the DFS Logistics Support Division; overseeing the development and execution of logistics policies and integrated strategic plans that stress the importance of doing business in a cost-effective manner and being proactive in identifying cost-efficiencies. The Director in this context should demonstrate commitment to apply new business practices and technologies to enhance operational and cost-effectiveness. He/she contributes to the integrated strategic planning for mission start-up, liquidations, contingency and future operations through supporting field missions, Departments of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Departments of Political Affairs (DPA) and DFS senior management in formulating logistics and materiel resource requirements for UN peace operations.

He/she is responsible for the day-to-day internal operations of the DFS Logistics Support Division and for managing effective and efficient support and guidance to UN peace operations on the formulation of their logistics and materiel deployment plans, budget proposals and performance reports, providing technical advice to the field and senior management in DFS, DPKO and DPA; on logistics support and deployment concepts.

Specific responsibilities include:

•     leadership, strategic guidance and vision in the development of innovative approaches and change initiatives for logistics support services;
•     ensure the efficient application of business processes, and oversight;
•     and the communication and interaction with Member States on logistics matters affecting the Member States, policies and procedures providing strategic direction and oversight in these core activities;
•     oversee and monitor the management of logistics resources and exercise of authority delegated to field missions and ensure that the logistics and materiel needs of field missions are taken into account in the development of mission deployment plans and concepts of operation.
•     Ensure appropriate logistics guidance is issued and support provided by the DFS experts in the DPKO Integrated Operational Teams (IOTs);
•     ensure the necessary linkages and collaboration with the DPKO Office of Operations to fully meet and support the logistics needs of all staff in peacekeeping missions.
•     Represent DFS before legislative bodies of the General Assembly, on logistics matters, including operational aspects of logistics support proposals, procedures and practices for peacekeeping and special political missions.
•     He/she will be responsible for interacting with managers and staff within the Department, Senior Staff within the Secretariat, Mission Heads and other UN offices, funds, programmes and specialized agencies.

Competencies
Professionalism:

•     Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance and oversight in the area of logistics; - Proven ability to improve processes and approaches;
•     Proven strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues;
•     Proven skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, draw conclusions and recommend solutions;
•     Proven competence, integrity and reliability in managerial performance and in maintaining positive working relations in a highly demanding environment.
•     Proven ability to drive for change and improvement in the area of logistics support and service delivery to field missions. 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. Client Orientation:
•     Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
•     Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
•     Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
•     Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
•     Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
•     Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Vision:
•     Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
•     Clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals.
•     Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction
•     Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities Leadership:
•     Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
•     Empowers others to translate vision into results
•     Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
•     Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support
•     Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
•     Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo
•     Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
•     Ability to provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in management, administration or relevant field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in substantive areas of logistics operations and management. Experience and demonstrated performance in managing logistics teams in the United Nations or other inter-governmental organization or public sector entity is required. Proven experience in management and technical leadership skills in programme management, logistics planning, analyses, and budgeting is required. Significant experience in the management of field-based operations required. Experience in managing deployments, supervising logistics bases and contracting is desirable. Similarly, experience in working at UN Headquarters and in United Nations peace operations, agencies, funds and programmes are desirable. Experience in the UN system, its organization and inter-relationships as they relate to the support of UN peace operations is desirable. Experience with UN logistics and procurement policies and procedures and their implementation in field operations is desirable.

Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognised by the United Nations.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

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

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee
Closing Date: Friday, 05 July 2013
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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