Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Movement Control and Distribution Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Wau. The incumbent will report directly to supervisor or their designate.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision and general guidance of a more senior Movement Control Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
Receives and registers cargo movement requests for air/ground transportation.
Receives supplies from different sections, arranges transportation and follows-up from delivery to destination.
Completes cargo manifests and other documentation.
Arranges customs clearance and related documentation.
Lifts and carries cargo as required and ensures cargo (including dangerous cargo) is loaded in accordance with International Regulations.
Informs appropriate consignees on delivery of items.
Enplane and deplanes passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedures and standards with respect to aircraft refueling, use of cell phones and approaching aircraft.
Checks-in passengers to include manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage identification and weighing, distribution of boarding passes.
Assists with airfield and air terminal security by ensuring that all passenger baggage or property are scanned and accounted for at the time of check-in, the air passengers remain in designated areas while at the air terminal and all incidents or potential safety or security matters are reported in a timely manner.
Fulfils the duties of a passenger baggage handler by retrieving or placing passenger baggage on aircraft, assists in the transfer of baggage to the terminal area, and follows up on misplaced or damage of baggage.
Prepares and process of monthly attendance records, MOPs/Waivers, leave requests, CMRs, and other documentation as required.
Prepares, compiles and maintains the monthly detachment passenger and cargo statistics related to air/ground movements.
Tracks and traces missing cargo and baggage.
Operate vehicles at the airfield in keeping with appropriate licenses.
Prepares, processes and follows up on administrative arrangements with respect to official staff travel. Maintains Unit files as required (both in hard and soft copies), administrative instruction and other related documentation.
Provides general office support services such as drafting routine correspondence and distribution to various officials.
Assists with visa and hotel accommodation where and when required.
Performs other duties as and when required by the supervisor.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; 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 AND 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 diploma or equivalent is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
Valid national driving license is required. Additional technical/vocational qualifications in logistics, transportation or management is required. A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) 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 is required. Knowledge in cargo booking system and E-ticketing is required Experience with UN/NGO or other international bodies is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is desirable. 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
Desirable Languages
Language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
Arabic | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is temporarily available for a period of 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country.
A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.
While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
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The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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