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Logistics Officer – P3

Location: Mogadishu, Job ID: 22627
Status (definition): Vacant Position Type: Contract
Benefits: Lodging:
Category: *Logistics/Transportation Meals:
Contract length: Security Clearance:
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Company Description
DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics.

Position Description
DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics.

Logistics Officer – P3 – Job Code: Pending

Principal Accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader the Logistics Officer is responsible for the following duties:
  • Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations;
  • Develop logistical plans for existing operations;
  • Develop logistics contingency plans;
  • Develop plans for downsizing or liquidation;
  • Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans;
  • Apply Standard Operating Procedures; Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel;
  • Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of peacekeeping cargos and personnel;
  • Ensure that supervised staff members are adequately trained and cross-trained;
  • Identify additional training needs to achieve high working standards;
  • Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing air, land, river or rail operations;
  • Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs;
  • Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units;
  • Develop and implement logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units;
  • Prepare reports on personnel and material movements and other operational logistics issues;
  • Participate in technical survey missions for new missions and pre-deployment verification visits to troop contributing countries;
  • Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations; Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
  • Prepare logistics preparedness reviews;
  • Coordinate logistics operations with UN agencies, AMISOM and other organizations upon request;
  • Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff;
  • Perform other related tasks as required.

    Knowledge & Skills

  • Professionalism - Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration; 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.
  • Leadership - Ability to manage and mentor a technical team by demonstrating leadership.
  • Communication - Good communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written logistics operations reports, briefings, updates and other documentation; ability to conduct meetings.
  • Management - Demonstrated management skills.
  • Planning and Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans.
  • Judgment/Decision Making - Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a rank of issues/problems.
  • Client Orientation - Good negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Technological Awareness - Ability to develop and operate common database software, spreadsheet, project management applications and complex text documents.
  • Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to lead teamwork sessions; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with logistic counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

    Experience:

  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations.
  • Experience in international peacekeeping or military operations is an asset

    Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields.
  • A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in areas such as transport or logistic operations/management, supply chain management, etc. may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.


    Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D


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