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 in the Movement Control Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Abyei. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief of Unit, Movement Control or their designate.

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

• INBOUND DELIVERY COORDINATION DUTIES:
• Coordinates the inbound activities for freight into the mission in accordance with mission supply chain plan with Vendor, Procurement, Centralized Warehouse and all other parties concerned.
• Contacts vendor to confirm delivery status and to review shipment documents to secure that goods are delivered according to the agreed terms and conditions on the Purchase Order.
• Collects, checks and updates information (e.g. ETA, quantities, etc.) and documents (e.g. BoL, customs clearance, etc.), provided by commodity and freight forward vendors, in ERP system (Umoja) to facilitate downstream processes.
• Tracks and traces all deliveries and updates the Inbound Delivery with necessary information and shipment documents to provide all stakeholders with a constant status overview of incoming shipments.
• Search for issues, which may delay and/or disturb the delivery of goods and seek for remedial solutions with all parties concerned (Procurement, Vendor, Centralized Warehouse.
• Confirms delivery dates and quantities received and provides delivery confirmation documents to support virtual and/or physical receipt in accordance to agreed Incoterms.
• Plans deliveries, raises shopping carts and drafts SOW for freight forwarding services, including technical evaluation of bids.
• Liaises and coordinates customs, transport and MovCon activities, related to inbound shipments with vendors, customs and all other relevant local and national authorities.

MOVEMENT CONTROL DUTIES: - Coordinates the activities of a regional movement control office within a specific geographic area in a field mission. - Participates in coordination of the provision of reliable, cost effective and efficient movement control services for the transportation of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within the area of responsibility. - Provides technical advice to the substantive and support elements of a field mission on all aspects of the transportation activities. - Monitors the reference documents to ensure that they are current and readily available and accessible to all relevant personnel. - Develops, in consultation with the Chief of Unit, Movement Control, cost-effective and efficient transport plans, accessing the modalities of different means of transport, examining the costs and benefits of outsourcing transport functions and their feasibility in operational terms. - Evaluates short-term aviation, sea and surface transport contracts. - Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in resolving problems related to insurance policies for movement control services.

REPORTING, COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT DUTIES: - Drafts and coordinates logistics plans and other documents supporting the implementation of logistics operations related to inbound shipments, as directed by Head of Unit. - Liaises and coordinates logistics support for inbound shipments with other sections/units within the mission, such as Procurement, Centralised Warehouse and, outside the mission support structure, with security and substantive offices. - Coordinates logistics requirements for inbound shipments with other UN entities, other organizations and Host Government entities. - Monitoring the implementation of logistics and security related agreements on the transit of goods to local authorities at all stages, including the analysis of implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action.

ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER DUTIES: - Drafts and coordinates inputs to logistics reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other information documents required by the management, including inputs required by the UNHQ. - Liaises and coordinates logistics support with UNHQ. - Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. - Provides inputs to the standard operating procedures for the movement control related processes. - Monitors that UN financial regulations and rules are complied with in all activities of the subordinate elements.

• Performs other duties as required.

  Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: 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.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND 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.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification Prince2 Foundation certification 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, 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. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

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

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for a period of 9 months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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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.

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