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Job Title: Movement Control
Assistant
Assistant
Organization: United
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Job Opening Number: ESB/JO/LL/008/10-2018
Reports to: Head
of Section/Unit or Field Movement Control Manager
of Section/Unit or Field Movement Control Manager
About RSCE:
The Regional Service
Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance
with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and
regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight
bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy
Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance
with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and
regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight
bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy
Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service
Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the
regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’
chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not
create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It
also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the
regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’
chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not
create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It
also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within
delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the
following duties:
delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the
following duties:
- Provides support in arranging the movement of inbound and outbound
cargo via all applicable modes of transport (air, sea, road and rail) and
monitors delivery of cargo and communicates shipping details to all
concerned parties, - Completes cargo manifests and prepares custom clearance and other
related documentation. - Ensures cargo (including Dangerous Cargo) is packed and handled in
accordance with International Regulations. - Prepares the movement of inbound and outbound passengers on UN
mission aircraft or commercial aircraft chartered by the UN on a
short-term basis and assists all passengers in clearing customs and
immigration. - Assists with the check in passengers listed on the flight manifest
and ensures cargo is correctly labelled and loaded in accordance with the
cargo manifest, ensures that the accompanied baggage is weighed, measured
and manifested in accordance with entitlements and is loaded on board the
aircraft in accordance with entitlements and is loaded on board the
aircraft in accordance with prevailing safety standards. - Assists to ensure that only authorized personnel are manifested and
boarded on the aircraft and informs passengers of international safety
requirements. - Liaises with the aircraft’s crew to ensure proper loading of
passengers and cargo and handover of documents. - Provides information on flight schedules and travel bookings as and
when required. - Assists with visa and hotel accommodation where and when required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
Entebbe (RSCE Movement Control Assistant job placement should hold a High
school diploma or equivalent - A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in
movement operations acquired through commercial air/ seal road/rail
operations, commercial freight forwarding, or military logistics is
required. - Valid national driving license to operate light medium vehicles
including Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) are required - Computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g.
word, excel, Internet) is desirable - Languages: fluency
in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
advantage.
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. - Teamwork: Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits
input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and is willing to
learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Builds
consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and
acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions
may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments
and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. - Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to 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.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications with
the following documents:
qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications with
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
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
Deadline: 9th November 2018
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