Job Title & Level:    FUEL ASSISTANT (GL-4)
Department/Office:    SUPPLY
Location:    PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
Posting Period:    09  Feb–  23 Feb 2016
Job Opening Number:    MINUSTAH-2016-NJO-010

Human Resources Section invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for the announced position. All interested candidates should submit their applications (Personal History Profile - P11 and/or CVs) and copies of their educational certificates to Recruitment Unit/Personnel Section via email: minustah-recruitment@un.org. 

Please include also the job opening number of the above position in your e-mail application. Acknowledgment will be sent to short listed candidates only.

Organization Setting and Reporting Line: This position is located within the Fuel Unit. The Fuel Assistant reports directly to the Fuel Operations assistant.

Responsibilities: Within the limits of delegated authority, the staff is responsible to monitor all field fuel operations and the implementation of fuel plan. The duties of the staff include the following:

Record fuel operations, review fuel stock holdings and product requirements ensuring that each assigned location both civilian and Military maintains adequate reserve and operational stocks at all times.

Perform periodic spot inspections of Military Contingents in the regions to ensure all operations comply with UN standards and regulations.

Assist with implementing the Mission Fuel Plan

Monitor fuel usage by Vehicles, Aircraft, Generators, and Contingents and report any anomalies or inconsistent fuel consumption.

Initiate investigations into presumptive fuel fraud as and when appropriate.

Verify the issuance and ensure proper accounting of POL products at assigned locations.

Assist with screening requests and issuances.

Ensure proper record of daily testing of ground fuels in accordance with international standards.

Ensure proper record of quality control, safety and maintenance of fuel installations, vehicles and fuel equipment in assigned locations

Assist in ensuring that fuel operations are conducted according to recognized international environmental and safety standards in a professional and competent manner;

Perform other related duties in liaison with the FOO and the Chief, Fuel Unit.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

MLOs in the Mission Area

Operational Staff from other sections

Suppliers

Results Expected:

Effectively oversee Fuel Operations for the Mission. Establish effective collaboration and partnerships with operational staff from other sections as well as Military Contingents oversight.

Competencies:

Professionalism: - 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.

Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological awareness: -Fully proficient computer skills; knowledge of common desktop software and applications, including project management tools; ability to define and manage the adoption of new applications for fuel supply chain management; awareness of management procedures with respect to communications systems, materials management, accountability and reporting.

Education: - High school diploma is required. Certification or other supplemental academic qualifications or training is highly desirable.

Work Experience: - At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) the operation of field fuel installations and fuel handling procedures; (2) fuel contract administration; (3) maintenance/repair of fuel equipment is required. Experience in UN peacekeeping or other field operations is desirable. 

Languages:  - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written French and English are required.