Job for High School Graduates: Movement Control Assistant, South Sudan

Organization: UIMISS
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Department/ Office

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan

Duty Station

JUBA

Posting Period

28 April 2014-13 May 2014

Job Opening number

14-LOG-UNMISS-32807-F-JUBA (M)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

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.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). The Movement Control Assistant will be based in Juba. The Movement Control Assistant reports to the senior Movement Control Assistant or to the Movement Control Officer.

Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the following duties:
• Supervises the receiving and shipping of cargo to ensure that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Ensures that paperwork is correct and the items are loaded safely and correctly.
• Ensures that aircraft are loaded in accordance with passenger and cargo load plans.
• Ensures that incoming luggage/cargo is handed over to the respective passenger and/or delivered in accordance with the manifest.
• Informs passengers of aviation safety requirements prior to embarkation.
• Liaises with local authorities for custom and immigration issues.
• Coordinates with Air Operations Centre, Tower, Ramp Controllers and Aviation Safety personnel at the airport.

Compiles manifests.

• Provides flight schedules, route and timing information.
• Ensures that dangerous goods are transported in accordance with the applicable international Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Monitors the movement of cargo, records and maintains all relevant details related thereto.
• Records passenger and cargo statistics.
• Supervises passenger clerks and cargo handlers to ensure that all movements of personnel, goods and equipment are carried out in accordance with UN rules, regulations and safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates and budgets related to movements and in the verification and processing of movement-related invoices.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Staff of the work section, Air Operations, Aviation Safety and Security staff.
• Procurement and Logistics staff.
• Port Authority personnel within and outside of the field Mission area
• Staff of UN agencies and other humanitarian organisations.

Results Expected:

A well-organized and efficient Movement Control Unit capable of arranging the safe and efficient transportation to and from the field mission of both civilian and military personnel as well as equipment and goods. The planning, coordination and monitoring of multiple passenger and baggage/cargo movement activities simultaneously in an effective and timely manner. The provision of timely and well explained information on aviation safety requirements and related UN rules, regulations and safety procedures, flight schedules and travel bookings to field mission staff.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Good knowledge of all forms of transport. Thorough knowledge of movement control related processing and safety requirements; knowledge of aviation safety and UN rules, regulations and procedures; ability to work independently in managing difficult and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities; proven analytical and evaluative skills. 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 & 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 or equivalent diploma is required. Technical or vocational certificate in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience

At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, freight forwarding, airline operations, logistics management or a related field.

Languages

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

Assessment Method

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

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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.