PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Port-au-Prince

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The Property Management Officer reports to the Chief of Property Management Unit. The incumbent supports the Chief of Unit in the management of all property management support operations of the field mission.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Property Management Officer, FS6 will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans the property management support operations, monitors progress through statistical analysis of database records and monthly progress reports for the Unit;
• Monitors ongoing operations of the Unit, undertaking regular site visits of field mission offices and carries out physical inspections and verification of UN property;
• Liaises with the Technical Units, Procurement Section and Movement Control Section at the mission on matter related to Inventory Control, Receiving and Inspection as well as Disposal activities of UN Property;
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate and auditable records for accountability of UN Property at the mission in conformance with Administrative
• Ensures proper utilization and enhancement, as required, of the established business intelligence and management tools to monitor and evaluate the overall progresses of the Mission’s property management;
• Processes all incoming shipments through Umoja and prepares reports in the Inventory Management System;
• Monitors the Inventory Management database, ensuring anomalies are identified in Discrepancy Reports and addressed immediately;
• Prepares periodic performance reports in line with the quarterly reporting regime, review and ensure accuracy of data;
• Prepares accurate and auditable statistical reports for management in missions and drafts correspondence, as required;
• Drafts Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and flow charts relating to all aspects of Property Management activities within the context of the overall mandate of the Unit, including terms of reference and job descriptions for the Staff in the Unit;
• Identifies issues and implements solutions to problematic areas related to Property Management;
• Ensures proper maintenance of the fixed assets register by recording information related to fixed assets, ensures accuracy and integrity of property records;
• Ensures accurate tracking of existing fixed assets, implements and monitors the periodic physical verification process;
• Prepares and verifies periodic IPSAS financial reports on PP&E and Inventory (year-end reports, monthly reports), ensures timely submission.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management and logistics operations, in particular property management, inventory management. Proven ability to consolidate and analyze data, use data analytics and visualization tools, make recommendations and prepare supply chain reports. Knowledge of and ability to apply various United Nations rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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.

Education

High School Diploma is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification in Supply Chain (SCOR-P, CSCP or equivalent) or Lean Six Sigma is required. Training in inventory and asset management is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory level experience in the area of property management, inventory control, logistics management or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 years for the candidates who possess a first university degree. Experience with United Nations-system financial and property management policies and practices, as well as financial regulations and rules is required. Experience with MRP (Materials Requirements Planning), ERP (Enterprise resource planning), e.g. SAP ECC (ERP Central Component), or SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) in the areas of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, procurement and logistics processes is required. Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards for supply chain is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. 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).

Required Languages

Desirable Languages

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions. Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce. 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 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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. 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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