LOGISTICS OFFICER – (PSOD) Africa Union

Vacancy: LOGISTICS OFFICER – (PSOD)
Vacancy Ref.:	-
Closing date:	7/1/2014
Department:	ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level	P2
Job Category	Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor	Chief of Mission Support
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: LOGISTICSOFFICER – (PSOD)

The African Union,established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, Solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrican and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve theseobjectives the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by,among others, the implementation of new organization structure and the fillingof vacant posts.

The Commission of theAfrican Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the postof Logistics officer.

1. Post:

Job title:         Logisticsofficer

Grade:            P2

Supervisor:    Chief of Mission Support

Duty Station: African UnionCommission, Addis Ababa

2.    JOBPURPOSE:

To assist in the provision oflogistics and integrated support to all missions, including the issue of assets(vehicles, computers, stationery, bulk supplies of water, fuel products andfoodstuffs).

3.  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assist in the provision of expert advice onlogistical support to the missions;

·        Assist in the preparation of  logistics and support plans, deploymenttimelines and budget requirements for missions;

·        Prepare contingency plans and logisticspreparedness reviews

·        Ensure the provision of supplies andequipment for the Peace Support Missions.

·        Develop policies, guidelines, StandardOperational Procedures and manuals for AU Peace Support Operation Missions.

·        Monitor, assess and keep senior managementinformed of the quality, efficiency and timeliness of logistical operations;

·        Ensure the provision of supplies andequipment for the PSOD Logistics Depots in Addis Ababa.

·        Contribute to the development of supportconcept and plans for PSOs.

·        Conduct Pre-deployment Visits (PDV) todifferent Troop Contributing Countries.

·        Participate in the development and managementof the AU Continental Logistics Base.

·        Manage the provision of supplies for the PSOD

·        Supervise the work of the PSOD Senior maintenanceofficer.

·        Supervise the work of PSOD store keeper.

·        Carry regular inspection of the PSOD propertyand logistics depots in Addis Ababa.

·        Perform other duties as directed.

4.   QUALIFICATION AND WORKEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A University Bachelor Degreein in business administration, supply chainmanagement, logistics operations/management. A higher qualification will be and added advantage.

5 (five) years ofprogressively professional responsible experience in a related field withGovernment, NGO, think tank, or similar multilateral, regional or internationalinstitution experience in Peace Support Operations is an added advantage.

5. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

·        Demonstrable professionalism and leadershipabilities;

·        Excellent knowledge of international organizations;

·        Good communication and planning skills;

·        Good computer skill

6.    LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

Proficiency in one of the African Union workinglanguages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be anadded advantage.

7.    TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on afixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelvemonths will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contractwill be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactoryperformance and deliverables.

8.   LEAST REPRESENTATIVE COUNTRIES:

Candidates from the following leastrepresented countries are encouraged to apply: Eritrea, Central AfricanRepublic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe,Seychelles and Somalia.

9.    GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer andqualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

10. REMUNERATION:

Indicativebasic salary of US$ 29,287.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance 14,414.40 per annum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligibledependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment Website

http://www.aucareers.org not later than 30^th June 2014.

Directorate of Administration and HumanResource Management

African Union Commission

For more information, please visit: http://www.aucareers.org/viewvacancy.aspx?id=413