Movement Control Assistant

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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.

• Monitored all activities related to the movement of cargo and personnel in the mission at all times. • Provided assistance in the aspects of transportation, including goods requiring special handling in a safe and efficient manner. • Assisted to plan and coordinate the movement of Military/ Police Contingents. • Processed Special Flight Request for movement of passengers and cargo that cannot be accommodated on regular scheduled flight correctly. • Ensured safe, efficient and economical movement support was provided to meet operational and administrative requirements of the mission consistently. • Assisted in developing SOP and make recommendation for risk reduction and quality/cost improvement effectively.

Under the direct supervision of Chief MOVCON within the delegation of authority, the UNV Movement Control Assistant will undertake the following tasks within the Movement Control Section, Kidal: • Assist in planning and scheduling the movement of passengers and cargo from military and police units provided by Troops/Police Contributing Countries; • Plan and coordinate rotations, deployments and repatriations of Military/Police Contingents; • Assist with 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 and Riverine Units/Sections and/or commercial transportation service providers; • Assist and analyzing projected passenger and cargo flows in order to estimate required resources; • Process Special Flight Requests for movement of passengers and cargo that cannot be accommodated on regular scheduled flights; • Ensure safe, efficient and economical movement support is provided to meet operational and administrative requirements of the mission; • 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 a field mission; • Record statistical data on the movement of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and /or outside a field mission; • Receives excess personal luggage and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) from customers; • Prepares luggage and cargo for transportation (weighing, plastic wrapping, label-ling etc.) in accordance with required destination; • Coordinates the transportation arrangements to the embarkation facility; • 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 manifest and communicates them to the aircrew, surface transport and riverine personnel; • Briefs passenger of schedules, routes timing and safety requirements; • Maintain 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; • Perform other related duties as required.

At least three (3) years of progressive experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field. Additional knowledge of French language is desirable but not a condition

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;

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