LOGISTICS OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThe temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent provides and coordinates logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in the area, as well as support to military, police, security and substantive components of the mission. She/he also identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations. The position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Office of Chief Service Delivery, Mission Support. The Logistics Officer, P-3 will report to the Logistics Officer P-4 or Senior Logistics Officer P-5. ResponsibilitiesThe Logistics Officer plans, coordinates and interfaces with all mandated clients – (GSF); Gang Suppression Force; (BINUH) United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti; (OAS) Organization of American States; (HNP) Haitian National Police; (AFH) Armed Forces of Haiti and any other supported entity - to provide timely and effective logistics support. Within delegated authority, the Logistic Officer, P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: • Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in the area. • Identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations. • Provides and coordinates logistics support to military, police, security and substantive components of the mission. • Drafts and coordinates logistics plans and other documents supporting the implementation of logistics operations, as directed by Head of Unit or Section Chief. • Drafts and coordinates inputs to logistics reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other information documents required by the management, including inputs required by the UNHQ. • Liaises and coordinates logistics support with other units within the Mission Support Division, such as transportation, communications, movement control and procurement, and outside MSD with security and substantive offices. • Coordinates logistics requirements with other UN and other organizations in the Mission, and Host Government entities. • Liaises and coordinates logistics support with UNHQ. • Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. • Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Ability to manage logistics operations in complex environments. Ability to draft logistics plans and write reports. Knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations and practices related with delivery planning. Shows pride in work and 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. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, or other relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in surface and/or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or a related area is required. Experience in logistics operations in support of a field operations (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and programmes), or other similar international organization is required. Experience in at least two modes of transportation (air, sea, road, and rail) including the planning, coordination and execution of large-scale personnel and cargo movement operations at the international level is required. Experience in the drafting and reviewing of SOPs, manuals, operational guidance, and reference documentation is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Spanish is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).