ASSOCIATE FUEL OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is based in Bangui, within the Life Support Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Associate Fuel Officer reports to the Fuel Officer, life Support Section or to a Senior Fuel Officer. The Associate Fuel Officer provides assistance in performing fuel management, fuel operations, fraud prevention, and quality control and invoices verifications. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Fuel Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Implement and monitor projects required to improve the management of fuel assets, storage, control of fuel equipment in the Mission, and the daily upkeep of all related facilities and equipment such as bladders and fuel tank systems. • Manage a central record of all fuel inventories, task orders and deliveries, and coordinate between regional fuel staff and Mission Fuel Unit to ensure that all fuel deliveries are timely, monitored and controlled. • Contributes in the development of outsourced contracts for fuel and associated support services, including preparation of Statements of Work, technical evaluations, requisitioning, preparation of presentations to Local Contracts Committee (LCC), contract quality control and quality assurance, accounting and invoicing verification. • Maintain close communication with regional fuel supervisors to resolve supply chain issues and administer fuel assets and write-offs. • Track and account for fuel using the Mission Electronic Fuel Management System (eFMS). • Manage the regional Quality Assurance (QA) plans and participatele as a Quality Assurance Surveillance Evaluator (QAE) by establishing QA inspection schedules, undertaking on-site reviews of contactor facilities, and evaluating regional quality control procedures, equipment and contractor staff in accordance with the Mission Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). • Monitor and assist in the investigation of fuel accounting and/or recording discrepancies and periodic physical verification of fuel records for regional fuel offices. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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. EducationA master’s degree level University in petroleum / mining engineering, chemical/mechanical engineering or in a related technology program from a recognized university or equivalent training is required. Alternatively, a first level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered. Job - Specific QualificationSpecific IA TA / internationally recognized courses in fuel quality inspection techniques are desirable. Work ExperienceAt least of two (2) years of experiences in large-scale fuel Quality Assurance (QA) for a retail or logistics operation or for either a major petroleum corporation or internal NGO, including direct and significant personal management experience in aviation Jet A I refueling, and experience in diesel fuel management and handling, transportation and safety, and storage and inspection is required. Proven ability to analyze complex aviation fuel issues and work alone on significant fuel quality handling/storage and fuel service projects and related issues with minimal supervision is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is desirable. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Special NoticeThis position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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