UNON Chief Of Section Logistics Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNON Kenya looking for “Chief Of Section Logistics”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 9th July 2022.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of four major United Nations office sites[a] where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. Established in 1996, it is the UN’s official headquarters in Africa. The United Nations Office at Nairobi also hosts the global headquarters for two programmes: the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
UNON Chief Of Section Logistics Jobs 2022
The UNON has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th June 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Chief Of Section Logistics to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office at Nairobi |
| Position | Chief Of Section Logistics |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 9th July 2022 |
UNON Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Under the general guidance of the Principal Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the design and construction-related planning and execution tasks required for the implementation of the UNON Conference Upgrade project, entailing the renovation and upgrade of the existing conference facilities in Nairobi over an 8 year period. The project will be executed in line with the established project scope and key performance indicators, which includes large-scale relocation of the existing conference functions of the organization, while ensuring business continuity of conference operations for major UN Secretariat clients including United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) running conferences at the UN Nairobi complex throughout the construction. In this context, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Formulates and implements the substantive work programme under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of the UNON Conference Upgrade project related design and construction activities undertaken by the Service, including the technical aspects of acquisition management, contracting, scheduling, cost estimating, quality control and contract administration. Ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas within the UNON Conference Upgrade project team, other UNON services and with other Departments and entities of the United Nations System, as well as with local authorities, including departments of construction, planning offices, fire departments as appropriate.
- Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service under his/her responsibility. Establishes and maintains the Project Management Plan for site operations, project guidelines, policies, procedures and performance standards. Implements the project management plan in all phases of the project. Reviews and recommends for approval all design and construction contracts and work products submitted. Co-ordinates the work carried out by the UNON Conference Upgrade project team, including consultants, the liaison staff and other UNON entities; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the work prepared by others to ensure all resources are used properly in order to achieve all UNON Conference Upgrade project goals and objectives.
- Reviews and submits for final approval of the Principal Programme Management Officer technical design drawings and specifications, owner’s reports, monthly design and construction invoices, master cost breakdowns, general conditions estimates, and labor cost reports. Reviews and approves weekly and monthly project reports from project design consultants and contractors.
- Supports the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, the General Assembly, and internal and external auditors, as appropriate.
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Service maintain high-quality standards; that design and construction-related work products are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
- Assists the Principal Programme Management Officer in preparing the work programme of the UNON Conference Upgrade project, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. Coordinates the preparation of the schedule and long term planning, monitor/control construction to ensure the project is executed on schedule and within budget.
- Oversees the programmatic tasks necessary for the implementation the UNON Conference Upgrade project, including developing, maintaining and enforcing adherence to the construction phasing and site logistics and site safety plans; liaising with UNON safety and security teams regarding the site safety plan; and administrative tasks such as evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
- Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance.
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Service and across organizational boundaries.
- Represents the UNON Conference Upgrade project team at international, regional or national meetings.
- Performs additional tasks as and when requested.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, LOGISTICS (Project Post), P5
- Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, LOGISTICS
- Department/Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 10 June 2022 – 09 July 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Logistics and Supply Chain-UNON-182247-R-Nairobi (E)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in project management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or related area 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. Professional certification or membership of chartered institutes is desirable.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale construction or renovation projects, ranging from planning, design and execution, or in overseeing and directing large-scale business relocation and rehabilitation projects is required.
- A track record of implementing major projects effectively, on time and budget is required.
- Experience in working with executive governance boards, public sector and/or external audiences is desirable.
How to Apply UNON Chief Of Section Logistics Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=182247
The Closing Date: 9th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.unon.org |
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