Posting Title: Inbound Operations Assistant
Department/Office: United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Duty Station: MOGADISHU
Posting Period: 28 July 2022 – 06 August 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Support Office in Somalia-187441-Individual Contractor
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Result of ServiceUnder the overall guidance of the Chief Inbound Delivery Coordination Unit, the Inbound Operations Assistant positions are based in
Mogadishu, Somalia. The Inbound Operations Assistant shall provide assistance in all aspects of coordination of incoming
commercial cargoes, and expedition of customs clearance and import/export activities. The Inbound Operations Assistant shall report to
the Chief Inbound Coordination Unit for all UNSOS/UNSOM purchase orders for inbound commercial shipments, intra-mission and inter-
mission inbound deliveries by land, sea or air.
Work LocationMogadishu
Expected durationFor a duration of 6 (six) months, with possibility for extension
Duties andResponsibilities
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: Under the overall guidance of the Chief Inbound Delivery Coordination Unit, the Inbound Operations Assistant positions are based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The Inbound Operations Assistant shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Qualifications/special skillsCompetency: Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and in-depth knowledge of principles of the Inbound Coordination role as it pertains to UNSOS, including but not limited to awareness of potential complications in ordering and receiving, the receiving process itself and the follow-on processes of invoice processing, payment and vendor reconciliation of payments both completed and outstanding. Proven understanding of technical, supervisory 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; 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.
Client Orientation: Establishment and maintenance of productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identification of clients’ needs and matching them to appropriate solutions.
Communication: Good communication skills (oral, written and presentational); proven ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff, including senior officials.
Academic Qualifications: Education:
Experience: Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, commercial cargo imports and/or related services are required.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the organization.
For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English 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.