Chief Transportation and Movement Integrated Control Centre (TMICC), P-5

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	08 Jul 2011
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	08 Jun 2011
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur
DUTY STATION:	Entebbe
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	11-LOG-UNAMID-425301-R-ENTEBBE

Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info

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

Responsibilities This post is located in Entebbe, Uganda. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Regional Service Centre (RSC), the Chief TMICC is responsible for ensuring the effective direction and integrated management of regional transportation in support of the missions in Central and Eastern Africa. This position is situated in the Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Entebbe, Uganda and reports to the Chief of the RSC, who serves as the delegated operational authority of the RSC which supports the operations of the regional missions in Central and Eastern Africa. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Regional Service Centre (RSC), the incumbent: Liaise, negotiate and coordinate with regional missions regarding transportation services and functions that may be transferred to the Service Centre; Plan, organize, implement, manage and oversee the transition of transportation services and related activities from the identified regional missions to be served to the RSC through the TMICC Units - Planning and Operations Regional Infrastructure Unit and Training and Management Support Unit; Liaise with UNHQ on all matters related to the TMICC project; Manage the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to assist the organization define and measure effectiveness of the services; Manage the development of the Transportation Service Level Agreements (SLA) between the RSC and regional missions; Define policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the delivery of services and their corresponding performance assessment approach and the tools required to ensure compliance; Coordinate with missions to ensure that the operational priorities are reflected and aligned with its mandate; Ensure that services provided are in line with the technical capabilities and resources; Ensure that the TMICC’s operational priorities are reflected and aligned with the mandates of the missions to be served; Identify the needs in the region and work with UNHQ to develop inter-agency cooperation and standby arrangements; Develop and disseminate best practices.

Competencies Professionalism - Ability to provide seasoned effective specialized advice in a broad range of human resources, financial, logistical, and administrative areas to the RSC Steering Committee comprised of the regional DMS/CMSs, and to Headquarters and senior mission staff; ability to ensure adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key logistic and administrative decisions; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills; 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. Leadership - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Vision - Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. Managing Performance - Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. Client orientation - 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 and setbacks in projects; meets time line for delivery of products or services to clients. Teamwork - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national, linguistic and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity; willingness to solicit inputs and learn from others, to place team agenda before personal agenda; willingness to share credit for team accomplishments and joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility of delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business or public administration, management, logistics or supply-chain management. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, management of transportation and Logistics. A minimum of 4 years of work experience within the UN system or in the field of administrative services or other related fields experience with UN Agencies is an advantage.

Languages Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.

Other Skills

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