MOVEMENT CONTROL OFFICER

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 5,709 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Movement Control Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) with duty station, Goma. The Movement Control Officer reports to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Movement Control Section.

Responsibilities

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

• Manages and coordinates all the RVA Bonded warehouse activities and operations. • Ensures 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 the Mission on all aspects of the transportation activities including adaptations to the country's own unique needs. • Coordinates the provision of efficient movement control support for the integrated search and rescue operations for UN transport assets and other transport assets upon request using local language. • Coordinates with DGDA, OCC, and the customs brokers in order to obtain the delivery note for all inbound shipments entering the bonded warehouse and outgoing release for outbound shipments passing through the bonded warehouse. • Develops and implements inputs for the standard operating procedures for the movement control related processes. • Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented for all work processes. • Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems. • Develops, in consultation with the Chief of Unit, Movement Control, cost-effective and efficient transport plans, assessing the modalities of different means of transport, examining the costs and benefits of outsourcing transport functions and their feasibility in operational terms using local knowledge. • Coordinates with the customs Administrations DGDA all kinds of disputes, challenges, changes, processes, and facilitation during the implementation of the bonded warehouse. • Liaises with UN agencies, government and non-government organizations, intergovernmental agencies and vendors for the provision of transport support, uses knowledge of national institutions, language and culture. • Manages the bonded warehouse with strict adherence to the License, the MOU, the SOP, and DR Congo customs regulations. • Coordinates with MovCon Goma airport-Movcon Entebbe-Traffic & Shipping for proper reception of all Monusco incoming cargo flight shipments transferred to the bonded warehouse in order to avoid the commercial Bollore airport bonded warehouse fees. • Determines technical specifications for movement control services and develops statements of work/requirements. • Coordinates all off-loading, destuffing, repalletization, sealing, unloading, and processing of all inbound shipments to the bonded warehouse. • Ensures that UN financial regulations and rules are complied with in all activities of the subordinate elements. • Executes the role of TS.07 STO planning in Transportation Management (TM) to organize and optimize the movement of freight and personnel to be undertaken by freight forwarders, third party logistics providers, or other resources contracted by the UN in execution of a Stock Transportation Order (STO). The STO may be for movements inter-mission i.e. between different missions or for intra-mission movements between different locations. • Execute the role of TS.01 UNOE planning in Transportation Management (TM) is for the movement of goods purchased and delivered by vendors (e.g. under Incoterms such as EXW, FCA, etc. for virtual delivery) from the delivery location to the destination. • Acts as a Line Manager to Sub-Unit Managers. • Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments. • Coordinates the individual annual Work Plans for Sub-Unit Managers and produces detailed performance. assessments and evaluations for the subordinate staff as required. • Develops training courses, workshops and other related training activities. • Develops inputs for and implements the Movement Control Unit Training Plan. • Performs other related 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

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, economics, logistics or transport management is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Transport Management training certificate TS-01 and TS-07 is desirable.

Inbound Coordination Training ( Umoja ECC certificate) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field including is required.

Experience in the use of IA TA and/or IMO rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is required.

Experience in quality management is desirable.

Experience working with financial regulations and rules in the United Nations or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation or similar international organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

At least one (1) year in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination of complex multi-modal transport operations in the international environment is required.

At least 3 years’ experience in DRC customs procedures at the border entry point and/or at a customs bonded warehouse is required.

Languages

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

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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.

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.