Fuel Officer

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is looking for a Fuel Officer based in Port-au-Prince, within the Life Support Section and reporting to the Chief Life Support (P-5). UNSOH supports the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces in joint operations, and provides technical assistance to the OAS. The officer plans, manages and oversees mission fuel supply across all phases of operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee mission fuel supply, including the Mission Fuel Plan covering POL requirements, delivery and storage assets, reserves and equipment.
• Manage outsourced fuel contracts: statements of work, technical evaluations, requisitioning, quality control, accounting and invoicing verification.
• Prepare cost estimates, budget implications, performance reports and forecasts of POL and equipment needs.
• Monitor fuel use by vehicles, generators and users, investigate anomalies, and resolve contract disputes, referring non-compliance cases to UN Headquarters.
• Ensure accurate accounting, reporting and internal controls, and maintain records.
• Review fuel cases at the Local Committee on Contracts and improve standard operating procedures for fuel management.
• Train staff and troops on internal control, accounting systems and fuel safety, and advise the Chief Supply Section on fuel matters.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in engineering, business administration, management or a related field; a first-level degree plus qualifying experience may be accepted.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, project/contract management or logistics support, preferably in petroleum products.
• Experience managing fuel storage, distribution, accountability, inventory control and quality assurance, and developing technical specifications for fuel support services.
• Experience with Electronic Fuel Management Systems (EFMS) or similar automated fuel control systems, including administration, reporting and troubleshooting.
• English at UN Level II (reading, writing, listening, speaking); French at UN Level II is desirable.

Required skills

• EFMS certificate is required.
• Experience with EFMS or similar automated fuel control systems.