Job Overview

General

Description of assignment title

Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Assistant

Assignment country

Libya

Expected start date

01/03/2022

Sustainable Development Goal

PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities

Host entity

UNSMIL

Type

Onsite

Duration

12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments

Duty stations

Tripoli (LBY)

Details

Mission and objectives

Update

Context

UNSMIL’s mandate as renewed in SC resolution 2434 of 13 September 2018 includes, as an immediate priority, support to the Libyan political process, as well as the undertaking of: (a) support to key Libyan institutions; (b) support for the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance; (c) human rights monitoring and reporting; (d) support for securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (e) coordination of international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Property Management Unit (PMU), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: – Assists the COE Team Leader / Database Manager to support the overall Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) management of Military and Police Units deployed Mission-wide; – Takes active part in the Arrival, Periodic, Operational Readiness, Spot check and Repatriation Inspections of Major Equipment and Self-sustainment categories as a member of the Verification Team; – Inspects Major Equipment brought into the Mission against the requirements stipulated in the relevant Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between UN and the Troop/Police Contributing Countries; – Inspects and verifies contingent’s self-sustainment capabilities in, for example, catering, office, communications, laundry, cleaning, miscellaneous general stores, electrical and minor engineering, tent age/accommodation, identification, etc. against the agreed MOU and relevant UN standards; – Participates actively in the planning, specification, development, implementation and maintenance of COE Database/computerized system in support of MOU management of troop/police contingents deployed in the Mission; – Drafts Verification Reports, COE Status Reports, Uniformed Strength Reports for submission to the COE Team Leader for review; – Acts as a member of Board of Survey on loss/damaged COE as required; – Checks Monthly Assets Status Reports and Uniformed Strength Reports; – Checks daily allowance and recreational leave allowance raised by military and formed police units prior handling over to the Financial Resourcing and Performance Unit through Chief COE Unit; – Works with IT staff to address issues relating to the accessibility and replication problems of Verification Reports and other COE issues; – Sets aside dedicated time for coaching, mentoring, capacity development through training and capacity building when working with or supervising national or other administrative personnel; and – Perform any other tasks as directed by the supervisor. Results/Expected Outputs: – Contribute to strengthening the COE Unit through his/her professional knowledge in logistics and equipment inventory management; – Good judgement skills in executing the tasks demonstrated and task accomplished in an effective and timely manner; – The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing (IPs); – Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; – A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

5 years of experience in – Preferably a commissioned military or police officer having at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Material Management and Logistics Support related activities is required; – Experience in military/police peacekeeping operations is desirable; – Experience in Inventory Control practices and procedures is desirable; – Experience in Supply Chain Management is desirable; – Technical knowledge in vehicle maintenance, ammunition/explosives and stocking/safekeeping – operation/maintenance is desirable; – Computer skills: Knowledge on Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel with analytical skills to join tables in queries, to filter, group and summarize required data.

Area(s) of expertise

Product safety, Logistics and Inventory, Security and protection

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in – Logistics such as Transport, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or other relevant field is required.

Competencies and values

– Adaptability and Flexibility; – Commitment and Motivation; – Commitment to Continuous Learning; – Communication; – Integrity, Planning and Organizing; – Professionalism; – Respect for Diversity; – Working in Teams; – Accountability; – Building Trust; – Client Orientation; – Empowering Others, Ethics and Values; – Knowledge Sharing; – Leadership; – Self-Management.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. Libya has a population of about 6.3 million people. Tripoli is both the capital and the largest city of Libya. Tripoli has some 1,250,000 inhabitants. About 88% of the population is urban, mostly concentrated in the three largest cities, Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. Libya’s climate is Mediterranean with mild rainy winters and hot, dry summers. UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy