Chief of Life Support Unit
Quick answer
The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia is hiring a Chief of Life Support Unit (BOGOTA) with senior-level experience and skills in supply services, administration, logistics, and inventory management.
- Role
- Chief of Life Support Unit
- Organization
- United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC)
- Location
- BOGOTA, Colombia
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The position is located in Bogota within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) and falls under the Mission Support Division. The Supply Officer will serve as Chief of Life Support Unit, responsible for managing critical support services essential to the mission.
What you'll do
- Develops, reviews, and manages contracts for the provision of life support services
- Plans and prepares cost estimates, budget implications, and long-term forecasts
- Monitors implementation of life support contracts and vendor performance
- Conducts market research and reviews best practices in life support operations
- Leads technical assessments and field visits during mission site planning and closure
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Technical or vocational certificate in business administration, logistics, or another relevant field is required
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in supply services, administration, logistics, engineering, project management, or a related area
- Experience in the use of ERP systems for inventory and supply chain management such as SAP/Umoja and Power BI
- Experience in budget management, including budget performance levels
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bogota, Colombia.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira. The application deadline is 05/08/2026.
What are the language requirements?
English and French are required working languages. Spanish is desirable.
Is this a remote position?
The job location is specified as Bogota, Colombia, so it is not a remote position.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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