Movement Control Officer (Filled from Roster)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 140,639 USD and 184,155 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Movement Control Section within the Logistics Division, Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS) at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.

The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices- away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Centre, Umoja Coordination Service, and the Enabling and Outreach Service.

The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services, and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.

The Movement Control Officer reports to the Chief, Movement Control Section (MCS).

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

Plan transportation for contingent deployment/rotation/repatriations and United Nations Owned equipment:

• Analyze, develop, implement and manage the sea, air or surface transportation of military and police contingent personnel and equipment of countries contributing contingents and United Nations Owned equipment; including dangerous goods to and from the United Nations peacekeeping missions delegated.

• Within operational parameters established by liaison and coordination with DOS and other involved participants, identify the most cost effective and operationally efficient plan for each transport requirement within geopolitical and operational risk management and mitigation parameters.

• Finalize the plan by liaison, negotiation and coordination with the field missions, the relevant Permanent Mission and directly with the National Government, where necessary, prior to implementation; resolve any conflicts between these organizations. Analyze and confirm that rotation/deployment plans are in compliance with the Guidelines for Governments Contributing Troops to UN Missions (that is, within the broad parameters given) and with the field missions' operational needs.

• Attend DOS troop contributor meetings on allocated missions and mission planning meetings with or on behalf of the Unit Chief and brief attendees on movement related matters including planning parameters and current situation.

Develop and implement movement plans:

• Prepare cost estimates for mandate periods for budget purposes; analyze, research and provide technical advice.

• Prepare requisitions or Letters of Assist for the required movement ensuring that requirements and specifications are accurate, complete and obtain funds availability certification.

• Coordinate requisition process with Procurement Division (PD) to ensure bidding and approval processes meet required timetable.

• Ensure bid document prepared by PD conforms with operational requirement and attend bid opening when necessary.

• Review bid responses and conduct operational and technical evaluation; analyze bids (including any alternate options proposed by bidders) to ensure offers meet technical requirements and matches operational need. Ensure vendor documentation is correct. Prepare bid evaluation to be forwarded to PD.

• Negotiate with Permanent Mission and/or National Government to resolve Letter Of Assist details within the required operational parameters. Establish financial limits as being the equivalent cost to the United Nations. Prepare Letter of Assist and Letter Of Assist submission for Committee on Contracts including justifications and recommendations.

• Attend and advise Committee on Contracts on award with Unit Chief when required.

• Keep DOS, Permanent Missions and peacekeeping missions informed of progress throughout the process.

  Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of steps involved in a large volume transportation program. Ability to prepare and negotiate transportation requirements with representatives of air, sea, and surface transportation contractors. Understand regulations and requirements designed to ensure the safety of personnel and goods transported by contracted carriers. Ability to perform research, evaluate and integrate information from a wide variety of sources, and assess impact on transport operations. Ability to use electronic spreadsheets (MS Excel) and Power point presentations; proficiency as an end user with databases (input of data and running of queries). 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.

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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; willing to learn from others and 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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent degree) in Supply Chain Management, business or public administration, transportation, management or other relevant area. A first level university in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification A valid Dangerous Goods Certificate in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or International Maritime Organization (IMO) is required.

Certification in Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR-P) or equivalent is desirable.

Certification in Project/Programme Management methodology by an accredited body (e.g. PMP, PGMP, PRINCE 2 Foundation Project Management certification or practitioner level) or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience - A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration and management of transportation is required.

• Experience in at least (2) two modes of transport (air, sea, road, and rail) including planning, coordination of large-scale personnel, and cargo movement operations at the international level is required.

• Experience in conducting Technical Field Assessments to evaluate condition of readiness of cargo, including dangerous goods document is required.

• Experience in the assessment of commercial contract proposals for movements in two modes of transportation is required.

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in supply chain modules, such as Transportation Management (TM) module, is required.

• Experience working in a United Nations common system field presence (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and programmes), or other similar international organization is desirable.

• Experience in military logistics operations in the field is desirable.

• Experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines in logistics and supply chain area is desirable.

• Experience in sourcing, cleaning and preparing data, selection and developing visualization/metrics in transportation, procurement, and/or supply chain management 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 another official United Nations language is desirable.

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

  Special Notice - Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

  • This position is funded by the Support Account. The Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year.

  • Applicants from troop and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.

  • Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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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