MOVEMENT CONTROL ASSISTANT

Senior Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist in coordinating the movement of troops and cargo for UN operations

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required.
• Training in the planning, coordination and control of at least two (2) modes of transport is required.
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control or related fields is 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 post conflict environment is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of French language is desirable.

Contract

This is a FS-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-4 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central Africa Republic (MINUSCA) within the Movement Control Joint Movement Coordination Unit. The incumbent will be based in Bangui and will report to Chief Joint Movement Coordination Center.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Joint Movement Control Centre duties: • Assists in planning and scheduling the movement of passengers and cargo from military and police units provided by Troop/Police Contributing Countries during the deployment, rotation, and repatriation phases. • 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 a field mission. • Coordinates required transportation activities with the Aviation, Transport Units/Sections 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 troops and cargo flows to estimate required resources. • Records statistical data on the movement of troops and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside a field 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 Section. Cargo duties: • Receives excess personal luggage and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) from rotating troops. • Coordinates luggage and cargo for transportation for rotating troops. in accordance with required destinations. • Coordinates the surface transportation arrangements to the embarkation facility. • Coordinates and guide the preparation of the cargo load list for military and police contingents rotating or repatriating the contingent owned equipment (COE). Airfield/Air Terminal/Transport/ Movement Control Office duties: • Coordinates the provision of passenger and cargo handling services (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) in support of a field mission 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, and transport personnel. • Monitors that aircraft and vehicles are loaded in accordance with passenger and cargo manifests. • Briefs passengers on schedules, routes, timing, and safety requirements. • 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. • 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, and movement orders 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. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the airline and maritime industries; Ability to plan and coordinate internal and external movement of troops and contingent owned equipment within the existing resources; 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. 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

A valid driver’s license is required. A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required.. Training in the planning, coordination and control of at least two (2) modes of transport is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, maritime operations, logistics management or a related field is 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 post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French language is desirable

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity 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. 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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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