Posting Title: International Consultant to Support Inventory Review and FOBs

Department/Office: United Nations Support Office in Somalia

Duty Station: MOGADISHU

Posting Period: 22 July 2022 – 29 July 2022

Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Support Office in Somalia-186983-Consultant

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

Result of Service

•  Maintain a list of the UNOE inventory that is to be disposed and with PMU identify the disposal process as well as possible handover

to SSF.

•  Maintain a list of FOB locations and Up-To-Date data base of UNOE/Assets under the FOBs and shared regularly with relevant

parties.

•  Maintain a data base of assets for disposal and for donation to SSF
•  A report of identified gaps and recommendations to management as areas of possible improvement.
•  Regular technical meetings and Performance Review Meetings are conducted with technical units and other partner.
•  Any other relevant deliverable agreed in the course of consultancy.

Work LocationMogadishu

Expected durationSix(6) Months

Duties andResponsibilities

The Consultant will assist the Transition Cell and Supply Chain Management with review of current UNOE inventory within the warehouse that has to be disposed and can be handed over to SSF as well as the UNOE at the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) that have been identified by ATMIS to be handed over to SSF. The consultant shall be responsible for the following duties:

•  Work collaboratively with Property Management Unit to map out the assets at the Warehouse and throughout the sectors
•  Assist SCM pillar in identifying UNOE assets currently under FOBs.
•  Identify and recommend possible assets for disposal, donation and retaining by UN.
•  Support the Transitional Planning Cell in reviewing the FOB handovers and inventory stock to advise relevant stakeholders on

next steps.

•  Participates in meetings with relevant stakeholders with ATMIS, UNSOS and SSF.
•  Identify gaps in assets and property management process with particular reference to sectors and FOBs and make

recommendations for management to take informed decisions.

•  Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skillsCompetency: Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence and in-depth knowledge of Financial Regulations and Rules, Property management and risk management. Have analytical skills and ability to identify recommendations, proven understanding of technical, and administrative roles relating to these functions; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.

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. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to clients.

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. Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Academic Qualifications: Advanced degree or equivalent preferably in business administration, supply chain or other relevant field.

Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, administration, contracts management or related area. UN experience is required. Experience with SAP/ UMOJA is desirable.

Language: Fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.

No FeeTHE 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.