Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary 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). This position is located in the Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the Mission Support Center, Office of the Chief Service Delivery of the United Nations Support Office of Haiti (UNSOH). The Liaison Officer reports to the Chief Mission Support Center, UNSOH, or her/his designate.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Liaison Officer (NOC) is responsible for performing the following:

• Provides effective and timely planning, oversight, management and coordination of logistics support operations.
• Prepare Logistic Support Plans, After Action Reviews and assist in the preparation of CONOPS.
• Integrates and monitors the implementation of logistics support plans at assigned field missions.
• Develops policy and procedures documentation for field logistics support.
• Liaises between field missions and Headquarters staff on logistics matters and coordinates day-to-day support of logistics operations.
• Cooperates and collaborates with UN Country Team colleagues, Government Representatives, Regional Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions for discussions to reach consensus and make decisions and to develop strategies to address peace challenges per the mission’s mandate objectives from an intersectional and differential sensitive approach.
• Develops and maintains relations with prepares trend analysis monthly and sitrep reports as requested; supports main stakeholders programming and institutional liaison.
• Participates as a team member in an office which could deal with a variety of political issues related to the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement and the consolidation of peace in the country.
• Attends meetings to identify the scope of the project, considers methodologies, and participates in developing guidelines, terms of reference, and operational plans and time frames for the new team.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and supporting programmes, projects, and activities requiring mission and/or interagency involvement and participation. As required, represents the team at round tables, seminars, and conferences.
• Participates and conducts field missions to monitor and assess the conditions for the implementation of the Mission’s mandate, preparing trend analysis and sitrep reports as requested.
• Supports his/her supervisor in the coordination of mission-wide inputs for reports to the Secretary-General and other sensitive and confidential communications to UNHQ.
• Provides assistance and support to other substantive sections of the mission to have a consensual approach to the mission environment, mandate, and operations among Mission actors, and relevant national and international stakeholders.
• Ensures that all UNSOH policies are applied and followed thoroughly across all processes, including adherence to UNSOH code of conduct and ethics, and integrates a gender-sensitive approach in all functions.
• Performs other related duties as required. Competencies Professionalism: 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 incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, or other relevant field. 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 five 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 in handling complex logistical and organizational issues at local and international level in a field mission environment is required. Experience in developing logistics plans, policies, procedures, and new strategies and providing technical and procedural advice in a broad range of logistics areas is desirable. Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (peacekeeping, political missions, and UN agencies, funds, and programmes), or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict/post-conflict or complex setting is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are 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). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to be temporarily deployed until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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. 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