MOVEMENT CONTROL ASSISTANT

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Somalia , Mogadishu, (UNSOS). The Movement Control Assistant will report directly to the Chief, Movement Control Officer.

Responsibilities Within the limits of delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

Joint Movement Control Centre duties / Passenger Booking duties: •Receives customer requests, through Movement of Personnel (MOP) and Cargo Movement Request (CMR) Forms, for transportation of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside of the mission •Assists in planning and scheduling the movement of passengers and cargo from military and police units provided by Troop/Police Contributing Countries; •Assists in determining the most efficient and cost-effective modes of transportation for passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside the mission; .Coordinates special flight requests with Mission Support Centre to combine requirements where possible to ensure efficient utilization of air assets •Coordinates required transportation activities with the Aviation, Transport and and/or commercial transportation service providers; •Liaises with other UN units/sections, non-government and government organizations and intergovernmental agencies on immigration and customs matters; •Assists in analyzing projected passenger and cargo flows in order to estimate required resources; •Records statistical data on the movement of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside of the mission; •Monitors contracts for the provision of transportation support and participates in the evaluation of vendor's performance in coordination with the Contracts Management and/or the Procurement Unit/Section.

Cargo Warehouse duties: •Supervises the activities of the Cargo Warehouse; •Monitors the process of excess personal luggage and cargo receipt and registration (including dangerous goods requiring special handling); •Monitors the preparation of luggage and cargo for transportation and ensures that weighting, plastic wrapping and labeling are conducted in accordance with the established procedures; •Ensures that luggage and cargo are labelled in accordance with required destinations; •Coordinates the transportation arrangements to the embarkation facility.

Air Field/Air Terminal/Transport/ Movement Control Office duties: •Supervises a team of movement control assistants, passenger clerks and cargo handlers; •Supervises the provision of passenger and cargo handling services (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) in support of a field mission from the established movement control facility and monitors that all activities are carried out in accordance with the UN rules, regulations and applicable safety procedures; •Compiles passenger and cargo manifests and communicates them to the aircrew, surface transport and riveter personnel; •Monitors to ensure that aircraft, vehicles and vessels are loaded in accordance with passenger and cargo manifests; •Briefs passengers on schedules, routes, timing and safety requirements; •Monitors check-in and check-out activities for outgoing and incoming passengers and cargo; Participates in the integrated search and rescue operations for the UN assets and other assets upon request and coordinates the availability and operational readiness of the required personnel and equipment. •Monitors the performance of third-party contractors and prepares KPI’s to measure contractor performance.

Other Daily Duties: - Compiles user reports for cost recovery for cargo and passengers moved on UN flights for external entities. Maintains the electronic databases in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines; •Monitors that appropriate reference documents are current, readily available and accessible to all relevant personnel; •Participates in the development of the standard operating procedures for the related movement control processes; •Participates in the development of budget proposals for the mission's movement control operations; •Participates in the preparation of operational plans, performance reports, and responses to internal and external audit observations; •Participates in the development of technical specifications for goods and services, provides inputs to the responses to bids and technical evaluations to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical requirements; •Conducts inventories and physical annual checks of relevant facilities and equipment; •Keep track or record of outside mission (UN & Non-UN) and provide the information in the right format to allow for cost recovery on a timely manner. •Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Sound knowledge of all forms of transport. Thorough knowledge of movement control related procedures and safety requirements; knowledge of aviation related rules and regulations including aviation safety procedures; ability to work independently in managing difficult and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities; proven analytical and evaluative skills. 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.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Training in the planning, coordination and control of at least two (2) modes of transport is required. A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required.

Work Experience A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field in required. Experience in the use of IATA and/or IMO rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is required. Experience in international operations in a conflict environment is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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