Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in United Nations Assistant Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul. The Supply Chain Business Intelligence Assistant will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Property Management Unit.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Supply Chain Business Intelligence Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Monitor key indicators and provide information to Supply Chain Business Intelligence Officer to analyze the Supply Chain performance against established benchmarks and performance targets. • Collect and provide data for the preparation of performance reports based on the established key performance indicators, matrixes, corporate targets, and action plans. • Provide support with the development of mission-specific KPIs, dashboards for Business Intelligence (Bl) by analyzing business processes and process improvement opportunities. • Assists with the application of performance data to various business units and performance areas. • Assist in coordinating and conduct timely collection of information on supply chain processes, performance and associated root cause analysis for underperformance which help drive business results and enable decision making process. • Perform quality assurance checks for data accuracy, update of performance reports and dashboards to help ensure consistent quality throughout the business process. • Assist in development of data visualization to derive actionable intelligence. • Assist in the operationalization of Supply Chain management concepts, implementation instructions on Supply Chain self-assessment and performance reporting. • Assist in the validation of the data and establishment of targets. • Assist with the collection of information on business processes and improvement opportunities/targets from various stakeholders and process owners to enable Supply Chain Business Intelligence Officer to define specific business requirements for the end-to-end Supply Chain performance management. • Assist with the development and promulgation of Business Intelligence Guidance and Procedures by keeping records and information to ensure that robust practices are in place. • Ensure that daily activities are in compliance with the DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste Management policies and in line with the DFS Environment Strategy objectives. Perform other duties, as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Commitment to continuous learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
• Certification in Property Management/Fixed Assets Management is desirable. Supplementary technical training in assets management or a related area. Relevant training, certifications/ diploma: • Supply Chain Management Certificates/Diplomas.• Warehouse Module certificates in SAP/ERP e.g. Umoja and • Business Intelligence (BI) Training are desirable.
Work Experience
As per approved UNAMA special measure, with High School Certificate, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement and information technology is required. The minimum year’s of relevant experience is reduced to four (4) for candidates who possess a first level university degree or higher in supply chain management, logistics, procurement and information technology. Experience in providing logistics and supply chain support services in a complex, volatile or post-conflict environment is desirable. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, UMOJA, ECC/SAP, ATLAS, WINGS or similar in the areas of scheduling, inventory control, procurement, supply chain/property management and/or logistics processes is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge in oral and written Dari and Pashto is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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