Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Movement Control Unit. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit, Movement Control or her/his designate.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Movement Control Officer, P-3 may be responsible for the following duties:
Manages and supervises the activities of the Joint Movement Control Center (JMCC) or a regional movement control office within a specific geographic area in a field mission.
Ensures the provision of reliable, cost effective and efficient movement control services for the transportation of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within the area of responsibility.
Provides technical advice to the substantive and support elements of a field mission on all aspects of the transportation activities.
Coordinates the provision of efficient movement control support for the integrated search and rescue operations for UN transport assets and other transport assets upon request.
Supervises the preparation of operational plans, performance reports and responses to internal and external audit observations.
Develops and implements inputs for the standard operating procedures for the movement control related processes.
Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented for all work processes.
Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems.
Develops, in consultation with the Chief of Unit, Movement Control, cost-effective and efficient transport plans, accessing the modalities of different means of transport, examining the costs and benefits of outsourcing transport functions and their feasibility in operational terms.
Evaluates short-term aviation, sea and surface transport contracts.
Liaises with UN agencies, government and non-government organizations, intergovernmental agencies and vendors for the provision of transport support.
Develops inputs for budget proposals for the field mission's movement control operations.
Coordinates the requisition process with purchasing authorities to ensure that bidding and approval activities meet required timetable.
Determines technical specifications for movement control services and develops statements of work/requirements.
Provides responses to UNHQ during the vendor's evaluation to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical requirements.
Ensures that UN financial regulations and rules are complied with in all activities of the subordinate elements.
Participates in various field mission administrative bodies such as the Local Committee on Contracts, the Tenders Committee, the Local Property Survey Board and Boards of Inquiry.
Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in resolving problems related to insurance policies for movement control services.
Acts as a Line Manager to Sub-Unit Managers.
Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments.
Coordinates the individual annual Work Plans for Sub-Unit Managers and produces detailed performance assessments and evaluations for the subordinate staff as required.
Develops training courses, workshops and other related training activities.
Develops inputs for and implements the Movement Control Unit Training Plan.
Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of steps involved in a large volume transportation program ability to prepare and negotiate transportation requirements with representatives of air, sea, and surface transportation contractors understanding of regulations and requirements designed to ensure the safety of personnel and goods transported by contracted carriers ability to perform research and to evaluate and integrate information from a wide variety of sources and to assess impact on transport operations ability to use electronic spreadsheets (MS Excel) and Power point presentations
proficiency as an end user with databases (input of data and running of queries).Shows pride in work and 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 and 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
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in supply chain management, business administration, public administration, engineering, transportation management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Certification (not necessarily current) in Dangerous Goods transportation in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and/or the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or International Maritime Organization (IMO) is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five
(5) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, or transport logistics management including, preferably two
(2) years of experience in a UN entity and at least one two
(2) years in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination of complex multi-modal transport operations in the international environment is required. Experience in the use of IATA and/or IMO rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is required. Experience in planning and coordinating large scale personnel movements by air is required. Experience in freight forwarding including planning and coordinating large scale cargo movements by sea is required. Experience performing technical evaluations of large-scale personnel and freight service proposals is required. Experience in quality management is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French and Spanish are 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
French | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I
Spanish | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I | UN Level I
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position specific job opening is being advertised based on the current approved staffing structure and relevant funding of UNSOH. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. 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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2):
(1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and
(2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.
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.
The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
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.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.
This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2
(a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2.
(c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.