Movement and Control Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Mission in Colombia completed its Security Council mandate on 26 September 2017. The United Nations continues to provide support to the peace process through the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, established by Security Council resolution 2377 (2017) to verify the implementation by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) the Final Agreement (S/2017/ 272) as called for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace" between both parties. The Verification Mission verifies points 3.2 and 3.4 of the peace agreement, which refer to the political, social and economic reintegration of former FARC-EP combatants, as well as to security guarantees for the latter, social leaders and communities. This UNV assignment is located in Movement Control Unit (Bogotá headquarters) who holds the responsibility for the planning, routing, scheduling, and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communications in support of the implementation of the Mission’s mandate.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Movcon Control Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Movcon Assistant will carry out the following duties: • Develops passenger and cargo load plans for all modes of transport. • Liaises directly with clients and assists in making sure passenger and cargo documentation is submitted on time and as per UN regulations. • Supervises administrative and handling staff to ensure instructions, regulations, security and safety measures are enforced. • Liaises directly with transportation Contractors for all modes of transport (air, road and river). • Assures dangerous goods are transported in accordance with applicable international Dangerous Goods Regulations. • Manages and coordinates shipments including customs clearance, specifying carriers, routes of movement, transit times and service levels. • Facilitates contacts with port authority and local authorities responsible for travel- related, immigration and customs issues. • Assists with the planning and execution observer deployments and re-deployments including initial deployments and repatriations. • Collects movement information and defines requirements. • Coordinates the Daily Flight Schedule with Air Operations to meet passenger and cargo • requirements. • Coordinates non- scheduled mission flights • Prepares operational reports and related statistical data • Prepares, reviews, and distributes manifests • Provides Multi-modal movement control support to the sector • Plans, prioritizes, coordinates and monitors movement tasks and responsibilities in the sector Provides support to Travel, Procurement and Logistics Unit/Section as per Movcon SOP • Performs inputs and updates in Umoja Transport Management Module • Produces Business Intelligence (BI) Reports for Movcon Unit • Monitors contract performance and identifies areas of improvement through the Contract Performance Reporting Tool (CPRT) platform • Monitors and adjusts Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to properly reflect service requirements • Receives, checks, and submits invoices received from contractors for approval • Processes additional route requests submitted by Regional Administrative Officers (RAO’s) in liaison with the Contracts Management Unit and Procurement Unit. • Performs other duties as required.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Planning and organising • Professionalism

air transportation, inland transportation, or sea transportation experience is highly desirable. • Experience in customs and shipping would be an asset as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Passenger services and cargo services • Military supply chain operations. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. Data analysis, Power BI and project management is desirable • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Bogota is the capital of the city where this position is based. The city is a family duty station and counts on all types of services.