Administrative and General Service Officer; S2

Please note that this vacancy has been re-opened. Candidates who have already been nominated for this position remain under consideration and do not need to be renominated.

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

• Supervisory and management experience;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills;
• Good spoken and written communications skills.

• Previous international field experience
• Leadership skills

• Certification from a recognized professional procurement and supply institution, such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), at a minimum of Level (3 or
  4) would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge and experience working with computerized procurement and asset management systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software;
• Experience providing guidance to staff and advising management on materials management operations, inventory control, and supply chain-related risks.

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

• First-level degree in logistics, business/public administration, engineering or related field. In the absence of a relevant university degree, relevant professional experience in logistics management and support may be accepted as a substitute, including areas such as procurement, mission management, inventory management, warehouse management, and related support functions.

• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible professional experience in logistics, business/public administration, engineering or related field or proven experience in any discipline of logistics management and support, such as procurement, mission management, inventory or warehouse management and support;
• Experience in the use of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge and experience in using enterprise materials management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle Procurement/Inventory modules).

• International mission members in the OSCE are internationally recruited. For the purposes of OSCE Missions (Field Operations) this means that they are hired to work in a duty station outside of their home country or country of permanent residence. As a result, nationals and permanent residents of the duty station are not eligible for international mission member positions. In the case of individuals with multiple nationalities, candidates are still ineligible for consideration even if using another citizenship for application while simultaneously maintaining the citizenship or permanent residence status of the country where the duty station is located;
• Proven experience in managing logistical operations, including building maintenance, fleet management and reporting, in compliance with established rules, regulations, and internal control systems;
• Experience supervising and guiding staff, including performance monitoring, workflow management, and capacity-building activities;
• Professional fluency in English (spoken and written);
• Ability to operate ERP systems and standard Windows applications, including Word processing and email;
• Cultural sensitivity and sound judgment;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to…