LOGISTICS OFFICER, P4

ReliefWeb; Brindisi; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international organization based in Brindisi, Italy, is seeking a Logistics Officer to manage logistics operations, lead projects, and ensure effective supply chain practices. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree and at least seven years of experience in logistics. Responsibilities include drafting scopes of work and overseeing project progress while ensuring gender-specific logistics needs are met. This position also encourages the participation of women in all aspects of work.

Competenze

• Minimum of seven years of experience in logistics operations.
• Experience working in support of field operations is required.
• Knowledge of logistics policies and practices.

Mansioni

• Lead the 3R project from acceptance to final inspection.
• Draft Scopes of Work for refurbishment.
• Provide effective planning and management of logistics operations.

Conoscenze

Logistics management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formazione

Master’s degree in logistics or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Italy

LOGISTICS OFFICER, P4

Organization

• United Nations

Posted 12 Sep 2025
Closing date 11 Oct 2025

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide. This position is located in the United Nations Global Service Centre, Brindisi, Italy within the 3R (Return, Refurbishment, Reuse) Program Team of the Supply Chain Service. The Logistics Officer reports to the Chief, Supply Chain Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3R (Return, Refurbish, Reuse) project, from the initial acceptance of equipment to the final inspection and acceptance of the equipment by the receiving Mission.
• Review and analyze technical inspection reports and the related costs of refurbishment.
• Draft Scopes of Work (SOWs) for out-sourcing services/spare parts for the refurbishment of equipment.
• Draft work plan based on the equipment, types of refurbishments required, and timelines; monitors and updates progress of each piece of equipment being refurbished and takes action to mitigate risks or delays.
• Provide effective and timely planning, oversight, management and coordination of logistics support operations.
• Integrate and monitor the implementation of logistics support plans at assigned field missions or service center.
• Develop policy and procedures documentation for DOS field logistics support.
• Liaise between field missions and Headquarters staff on logistics matters and coordinate day-to-day support of logistics operations.
• Plan and co-ordinate logistics support to new, sustaining, expanding, contracting and liquidating peacekeeping operations and other field missions and other peacekeeping operations.
• Manage logistics field operations.
• Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
• Develop plans and procedures for assessing material, staff, troops and their movements, planning and costing of operational budgets.
• Assume responsibilities of certifying officer.
• Mentor new/junior officers.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of policies, practices and regulations on management of supplies, purchasing and logistics and ability to apply them in an organizational environment. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports on a wide variety of data. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Takes responsibility for implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

• CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks \"outside the box\"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \"clients\" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, or other relevant field 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (07) years of progressively responsible experience in surface and/or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required. Experience working in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies, funds and programmes), or other similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in asset management is desirable. Experience in reverse logistics is desirable.

Languages

Required Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

English: Reading UN Level II; Writing UN Level II; Listening UN Level II; Speaking UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds. The position is financed by extra-Budgetary funds. The appointment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited ("FTA limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who are defined as internal candidates will be reassigned or transferred to the position without a lien to their parent position. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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 terms defined include sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Due regard will be paid to geographical diversity. 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. 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 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

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

How to apply

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/263860?language=en

Job details

Country

• Italy

City Brindisi

Source

• United Nations

Type

• Job

Career category

• Logistics/Procurement

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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