Rations Assistant

Org. Setting and Reporting
- This position is located within the Life Support Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) with duty station in Goma. The Rations Assistant (GL 4) will report to the Chief of Rations Unit.
- Responsibilities
- Within delegated authority under the supervision of Rations Operations Officer and Chief of Rations Unit, the Rations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: - Assist in coordinating with the relevant parties in rations supply chain such as rations supply, warehouses, vehicles to ensure that food delivery procedures are in line with stated. - Support the monitoring and analysis of contractual performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules and cost objectives. - Assist in the implementation of internal controls for contingent rations management and rations record management. - Assist in invoice verification processes, food order processing and delivery management. - Assist in ensuring Emergency Rations Packs are of an acceptable quality, under good storage conditions and safe to consume. - Conduct periodic Inspection of Rations Packs in various locations. - Assist in verifying all contingents rations stores, kitchens and dining facilities to ensure compliance with Rations policy not limited to requisitioning procedures, good hygienic practices (GHP) and safety standards of food handlers, equipment and facilities. - Effectively contribute to Rations Unit extra regimental activities and other program to be undertaken by the Unit. - Interface with Rations Invoicing/Requisitioning Assistant in their absence. - Assist in the coordination of contractor performance meetings. - Perform other duties as required.
- Competencies
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Technical or vocational certificate in food safety (HACCP, ISO 22000 or similar standard) is desirable. Relevant training in one of the following areas: Project/contract management, food technology, supply chain management or logistics is desirable.
- Work Experience
- At least three (03) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of supply, project/contract management, logistics support, or food operations management is required. Experience in SAP or similar ERP software in managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, food menus, invoices and food management is desirable.
- Languages
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
- Assessment
- Special Notice
- United Nations Considerations
- 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.