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Job Title: Movement Control Assistant
Organization: United Nations
Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(MONUSCO)
Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Job Opening Number:
ESB/TJO/LL/001/02-2017
ESB/TJO/LL/001/02-2017
Reports to: Regional
Movement Control Officer
Movement Control Officer
Grade: GS-4
About US:
Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999
between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States
(Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security
Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999,
initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of
forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later
in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the
supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned
multiple related additional tasks.
between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States
(Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security
Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999,
initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of
forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later
in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the
supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned
multiple related additional tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out
the following duties:
Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out
the following duties:
Cargo Warehouse duties:
- Receives
and registers cargo movement requests for air/ground transportation. - Prepares
and completes cargo manifests and any other related documentation. - Makes
arrangement for customs clearance and related documentation. - The
jobholder lifts and carries cargo as required, and ensures it (including
dangerous goods) is loaded in accordance with the International
Regulation. - Informs
appropriate consignees in due time on delivery of shipments.
Tracks and traces missing
cargo and provide with adequate feedback.
cargo and provide with adequate feedback.
Passenger Booking duties:
- Receives
and ensures the movements of personnel (MOP’s) are received within the
required period and that they are all electronically prepared. - Ensure
all passengers (as far as is possible) are aware of the check in times or
changes to flights and minimize flight delays by ensuring that the
check-in counters are opened and closed on time. - Check-in
passenger to include manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage
identification and weighing distribution of boarding passes. - Boards
and deplanes passengers in accordance with the safety procedures standards
in respect of refueling, use of mobile phone and approaching f aircraft. - The
jobholder ensures that all passengers, their baggage or property are
scanned and accounted for at the time of check-in. - Fulfils
the duties of baggage handler by retrieving or loading the baggage into
the aircraft, transferring of luggage to the terminal area, and follows-up
on misplaced or any damaged baggage. - Assist
in coordination of troop rotations.
Support and Planning duties:
- Receives
supplies from different sections, arranges for transportation and
follows-up from delivery to destination. - Prepares
and process monthly attendance records, MOPs/Waivers, leave requests, F.10
claims, Cargo Movement Requests (CMRs), e-job supply requests and
other documentation as required. - Prepares,
compiles and maintains the monthly passenger and cargo statistics related
to air/ground movements. - Drafts
routine correspondences and distributes to various officials. - Performs
other duties as and when required by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(MONUSCO Movement Control Assistant job should hold a High school diploma or equivalent is
required. - Vocational
Training certificate in air cargo operation is an asset. - A
minimum of five years of experience in Air Cargo Operations is
desirable. - At least three years of progressively responsible experience in movement control
related services or general experience in the field of transport, travel
related or logistic fields or administration. - Working
experience in providing International Air Cargo Operations and in the
handling and transportation of Dangerous Air Cargo are an asset - Previous
exposure and experience working in a multicultural and/or international
work environment is highly desirable. - Valid
national driving license and Operator license for forklift or other form
of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) are required - Proven
knowledge of Cargo Stowage on board aircraft; Weight and balance
calculations, preparation of airway bills and building of aircraft cargo
pallets; Valid certificate in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; Computer
literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and database are desirable - Languages: Fluency in oral and
written English is required. Knowledge
of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
- Professionalism: Wide exposure to the full range of
passenger and cargo aircraft operations. Expertise in the field and
capability to comprehend and reconcile the diverse Air/Sea/Road Cargo
Transportation and Customs procedure, proven analytical and evaluation
skills and ability to work independently. 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. - 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. - 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.
NB: 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. Women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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. Women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send
their applications the following documents:
their applications the following documents:
- The United Nations Personal History form
(P-11), Download Here; This should be signed - Proof of required academic certificates
i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas - Latest performance evaluation reports /
appraisals
The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to
apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check
beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check
beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
Deadline: 4th March 2017
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