Job Title: Movement Control Assistant
Organisation: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 264630
About Organisation:
The Security Council, by its resolution 1990 PDF Document of 27 June 2011, responded to the urgent situation in Sudan’s Abyei region by establishing the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The Security Council was deeply concerned by the violence, escalating tensions and population displacement. The operation will monitor the flashpoint border between north and south, and is authorized to use force in protecting civilians and humanitarian workers in Abyei. UNISFA’s establishment came after the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) reached an agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to demilitarize Abyei and let Ethiopian troops to monitor the area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist in developing passenger and cargo load plans in coordination with JMCC and IDC.
- Coordinate daily operations and to task the staff to ensure that plans, schedules, instructions, regulations, safety and security measures are enforced.
- Ensure that dangerous goods are transported in accordance with applicable international Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Coordinate shipments including customs clearance, specifying carriers, routes of movement, transit times, and service levels.
- Liaise with Mombasa seaport and Entebbe airport authorities, shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, and local authorities responsible for travel-related, immigration, air freight, sea freight and customs issues.
- Assist with the planning and execution of military and police contingent movements.
- Liaise and coordinate with contingent/police personnel and RSCE counterparts for military and police contingent movements.
- Coordinate the daily flight schedule with Air Operations to meet passenger and cargo requirements, including non-scheduled flights, strive to accommodate last minute changes.
- Prepare operational reports and related statistical data. Organize and coordinate VIP movements.
- Liaise with the Ground Handling Agent. Task, coordinate and monitor the ground handling services.
- Maintain contact with other UN Agencies, NGOs and Government Offices in regard to their travel requirements on Mission air assists.
- Provide multi-modal movement control support to all Mission cargo movements. ensure accuracy of documentation and support lost/misplaced baggage and/or cargo tracking.
- Organize and supervise MOVCON Warehouse operations. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
- A technical/vocational Certificate/qualifications in logistics, or aviation safety is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in movement operations, including passenger and cargo coordination, vendor interface, and supervision of multimodal logistics is required.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
- Required Languages
- Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking
- English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM: The incumbent must have good knowledge and understanding of computers and their application in the workplace. Additionally, the incumbent must be capable of working as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work productively under pressure and cope with deadlines. 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.
- COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- 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.
- 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 clients.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 19th October 2025
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