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UN High School Diploma Jobs – Movement Control Assistant – United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Job Title: Movement Control Assistant (UN High School Diploma Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 249784
Reports to: Movement Control Officer
About the Company:
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was set up in 2011, with the objective to consolidate peace and security, and help establish conditions for development in the Republic of South Sudan, with a view to strengthening the capacity of the Government of South Sudan to govern effectively and democratically and establish good relations with its neighbours.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the following duties:
- Supervises 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.
- Coordinates with Air Operations Centre, and Aviation Safety personnel at the airport.
- Provides flight schedules, route and timing information.
- Ensures that dangerous goods are transported in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Preparing complex logistics plans and ensuring timely, safe and cost-effective delivery of cargo.
- Coordinating transportation of cargo by air or road with Air Operations, Transport Section, Freight Planning Office and UNMISS 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Contractors in a safe, efficient and cost-effective way.
- Coordinating cargo inspections with the shipper to determine the best mode of transportation be to be used.
- Coordinating assigning cargo mode of transport either by air or road using UNMISS 3PL (Third Party Logistics) contractor’s assets based on the cargo priority, timeline, accessibility and security situation.
- Coordinating with Air Operations Planners, Freight Planning Office, UNMISS Heavy Transport Unit and UNMISS 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Contractors when planning cargo movement to ensure maximum utilization of assets.
- Coordinating logistical requirements with UNMISS Procurement Section and/or RSCE in management of UNMISS 3PL Contractors in matters relating to the RFQ (Request for Quotations) and Task Orders processing.
- 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.
- Monitors check-in and check-out activities for outgoing and incoming passengers and cargo.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
- Staff of the work section, Air Operations, Aviation Safety, Heavy Transport Unit, Security, Procurement, RSCE and Logistics staff.
- Relevant Host Nation Agencies and Officials, UN Commercial Contractors, Ground Handling Services, and UN Agencies/Missions in Entebbe.
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education
- High school or equivalent diploma is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
- A valid driver’s license, ability to drive manual transmission vehicle, and experience driving vehicle with right-hand steering are required. Please attach copy of your valid license in the attachment section.
- Technical or vocational certificate in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is desirable.
- A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required. Please attach copy of your certificate in the attachment section.
Work Experience
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is required. Please explain how you meet this requirement.
- A minimum five (5) years of experience in planning and scheduling of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods) movements, rotation/repatriation/deployment of military and police units in a post-conflict environment is required. Please explain how you meet this requirement. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is required. Please explain how you meet this requirement.
- A valid driver’s license, ability to drive manual transmission vehicle, and experience driving vehicle with right-hand steering are required. Please attach copy of your valid license in the attachment section and describe your experience with such vehicles. A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required. Please attach copy of your certificate in the attachment section.
Languages
- For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
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; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 13th January 2025
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