Result of Service Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge of United Nations property management, asset disposal and internal control principles; ability to analyze complex operational issues and propose practical solutions; ability to produce accurate reports and maintain high standards of accountability. Planning and organizing: Ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage timelines and coordinate multi-stakeholder processes under tight deadlines.
Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, present issues effectively and maintain productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate across functional areas and support collective delivery of transition objectives. Work Location Mogadishu, Somalia Expected duration 9 months Duties and Responsibilities The position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The incumbent will report to the Chief of Supply Chain Management or his/her designated official.
Within delegated authority, the International Individual Contractor - Property Management Officer will provide dedicated technical and coordination support for property management and asset disposal functions related to the AUSSOM transition, drawdowns with a particular focus on supporting the Chief of Pillar/Chair of ADTF in the review, facilitation, approval and implementation of the Preliminary Asset Disposal Plan (PADP) and Asset Disposal Plan, in accordance with applicable United Nations regulations, rules, policies and internal control requirements.
• Support the Chief of SCM/Chair of ADTF in coordinating the activities of the Asset Disposal Task Force and ensuring timely follow-up on decisions, action points, reporting requirements and stakeholder communication. • Coordinate and facilitate the comprehensive review of the Preliminary Asset Disposal Plan (PADP), including consolidation of inputs from technical sections and verification of asset categorization, data integrity, completeness and supporting documentation.
• Support the facilitation of review and approval processes for the Asset Disposal Plan and monitor implementation milestones to ensure timely execution of disposal actions. • Provide technical advice on property management, inventory control and disposal procedures to ensure compliance with United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules, the United Nations property management framework, and applicable mission guidance.
• Maintain close liaison with mission components, UNGSC, UNHQ, procurement, finance, movement control, engineering, transport, ICT, aviation and other relevant stakeholders on matters related to redeployment, transfer, sale, donation, write-off and commercial disposal of assets. • Track the status of asset disposal cases, identify bottlenecks, escalate issues requiring management attention, and propose corrective actions and practical solutions to support implementation.
• Review, analyze and validate property and inventory records in relevant enterprise systems and databases, prepare reconciliations and monitor data quality to support decision-making and audit readiness. • Prepare briefs, dashboards, progress updates, meeting materials, minutes, action trackers and analytical reports for senior management and ADTF governance forums.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, review body requirements and supporting documentation standards related to property management and disposal activities. • Coordinate with technical sections and disposal focal points to ensure timely inspections, board submissions, disposal recommendations, handover documentation and completion of related administrative actions.
• Support planning and coordination for disposal modalities, including redeployment to other entities, transfer to other United Nations operations or activities, sale to eligible organizations, commercial disposal and host-government related disposal actions, as applicable. • Contribute to the development or refinement of standard operating procedures, workflows, templates and knowledge products to strengthen continuity, accountability and handover arrangements.
• Undertake trend analysis, root cause analysis and performance monitoring on property management and disposal activities, and recommend measures to improve efficiency, control and compliance. • Perform other related duties as required in support of the missions transition and asset disposal process.
Qualifications/special skills A first-level university degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, property management or a related field is required. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in property management, asset management, inventory control, logistics, supply chain management, mission support or a related field is required.
Technical Certificate on fixed assets, property management and supply chain is required. Experience in United Nations field operations, mission drawdown, transition or liquidation processes is highly desirable. Experience supporting asset disposal planning or implementation, including review of disposal cases, data analysis, coordination with multiple stakeholders and reporting to senior management, is desirable.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP/Umoja and strong skills in data analysis, reporting and process coordination are required. Training on fixed assets, property management and supply chain is required. Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertise fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional Information Not available.
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.
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Result of Service Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge of United Nations property management, asset disposal and internal control principles; ability to analyze complex operational issues and propose practical solutions; ability to produce accurate reports and maintain high standards of accountability. Planning and organizing: Ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage timelines and coordinate multi-stakeholder processes under tight deadlines. Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, present issues effectively and maintain productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate across functional areas and support collective delivery of transition objectives. Work Location Mogadishu, Somalia Expected duration 9 months Duties and Responsibilities The position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Supply Chain Management or his/her designated official. Within delegated authority, the International Individual Contractor - Property Management Officer will provide dedicated technical and coordination support for property management and asset disposal functions related to the AUSSOM transition, drawdowns with a particular focus on supporting the Chief of Pillar/Chair of ADTF in the review, facilitation, approval and implementation of the Preliminary Asset Disposal Plan (PADP) and Asset Disposal Plan, in accordance with applicable United Nations regulations, rules, policies and internal control requirements. • Support the Chief of SCM/Chair of ADTF in coordinating the activities of the Asset Disposal Task Force and ensuring timely follow-up on decisions, action points, reporting requirements and stakeholder communication. • Coordinate and facilitate the comprehensive review of the Preliminary Asset Disposal Plan (PADP), including consolidation of inputs from technical sections and verification of asset categorization, data integrity, completeness and supporting documentation. • Support the facilitation of review and approval processes for the Asset Disposal Plan and monitor implementation milestones to ensure timely execution of disposal actions. • Provide technical advice on property management, inventory control and disposal procedures to ensure compliance with United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules, the United Nations property management framework, and applicable mission guidance. • Maintain close liaison with mission components, UNGSC, UNHQ, procurement, finance, movement control, engineering, transport, ICT, aviation and other relevant stakeholders on matters related to redeployment, transfer, sale, donation, write-off and commercial disposal of assets. • Track the status of asset disposal cases, identify bottlenecks, escalate issues requiring management attention, and propose corrective actions and practical solutions to support implementation. • Review, analyze and validate property and inventory records in relevant enterprise systems and databases, prepare reconciliations and monitor data quality to support decision-making and audit readiness. • Prepare briefs, dashboards, progress updates, meeting materials, minutes, action trackers and analytical reports for senior management and ADTF governance forums. • Monitor compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, review body requirements and supporting documentation standards related to property management and disposal activities. • Coordinate with technical sections and disposal focal points to ensure timely inspections, board submissions, disposal recommendations, handover documentation and completion of related administrative actions. • Support planning and coordination for disposal modalities, including redeployment to other entities, transfer to other United Nations operations or activities, sale to eligible organizations, commercial disposal and host-government related disposal actions, as applicable. • Contribute to the development or refinement of standard operating procedures, workflows, templates and knowledge products to strengthen continuity, accountability and handover arrangements. • Undertake trend analysis, root cause analysis and performance monitoring on property management and disposal activities, and recommend measures to improve efficiency, control and compliance. • Perform other related duties as required in support of the missions transition and asset disposal process. Qualifications/special skills A first-level university degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, property management or a related field is required. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in property management, asset management, inventory control, logistics, supply chain management, mission support or a related field is required. Technical Certificate on fixed assets, property management and supply chain is required. Experience in United Nations field operations, mission drawdown, transition or liquidation processes is highly desirable. Experience supporting asset disposal planning or implementation, including review of disposal cases, data analysis, coordination with multiple stakeholders and reporting to senior management, is desirable. Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP/Umoja and strong skills in data analysis, reporting and process coordination are required. Training on fixed assets, property management and supply chain is required. Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertise fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional Information Not available. 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.