Organization: United Nations
Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African
Republic (MINUSCA)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Job Opening Number: MINUSCA-2015-NPO-MED-021
Report to: Senior Movement
Control Assistant or Movement Control Officer
The Security Council established the United Nations Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) by
its resolution 2149 (2104) of 10 April 2014 and requested the Secretary-General
to subsume BINUCA in the new mission as of the date of the adoption of that
resolution. It further requested the
Secretary-General to ensure a seamless transition from BINUCA to MINUSCA.
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the
Security Council authorized MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out
its mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant FS4 will perform the
following duties:
- Oversees the receiving and shipping of
cargo to ensure that quantities, destination, and routing are correct. - Ascertains that the 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. - Works closely with local authorities for
custom and immigration issues. - Actively coordinates with Air Operations Centre,
Tower, Ramp Controllers and Aviation Safety personnel at the airport. - Compiles manifests.
- Provides flight schedules, route and
timing information. - Ensures that dangerous goods are
transported in accordance with the applicable international Dangerous
Goods Regulations. - Intuitively monitors the movement of
cargo, records and maintains all relevant details related thereto. - Records passenger and cargo statistics.
- Manages 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. - Supports in the preparation of cost
estimates and budgets related to movements and in the verification and
processing of movement-related invoices. - Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The applicant must have completed high
school or hold an equivalent diploma. Technical or vocational certificate
in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations,
logistics management or a related field is desirable. - The candidate for the United Nations
MINUSCA opportunity should possess at least six years of progressively
responsible experience in movement control, freight forwarding, airline operations,
logistics management or a related field.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the
United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and
written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Personal 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; 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 & 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 Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central
African Republic (MINUSCA) in the aforementioned capacity express their
interest by sending the following documents;
- An Updated CV
- The United Nations Personal History Form
(P-11), download here - Academic certificates and High School
Diplomas - Birth Certificate – if not, a combination
of (i) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on
its own isn’t acceptable) - Three letters of reference from former
employers or academic instructors for external candidates. - Internal candidates must submit two of the
most recent performance evaluations (EPAS)
All the above completed documents should be sent via E-mail to: minusca-recruitmentNTL@un.org. Please include the Job Opening Number (See at beginning of the Job advert) in the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: 8th May, 2015
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