United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Movement Control Assistant, Jobs in South Sudan

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Movement Control Assistant, Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Movement Control Unit of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. The incumbent will report to the Movement Control Officer, Consolidated Cargo Movement Unit, Juba or his designate.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Movement Control Officer, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

• Receives and registers cargo movement requests for air/ground transportation.
• Receives supplies from different sections, arranges for 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.
• Boards and deplanes passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedures 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 processes monthly attendance records, MOPs/Waivers, leave request, F.10 claims, CMRs, e-job supply request 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.
• Drives vehicles at the airfield in keeping with appropriate licenses.
• Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements with respect to staff official 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 the distribution to various
• officials.
• Performs other duties as and when required by the supervisor.

Important note: The post requires the incumbent to work shifts or alternate schedules which will include weekends and evenings.

Competencies

Professionalism:

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.

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 client.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Movement Control, multi-modal transportation, airline Operations are required.

Experience preparing cargo manifests/documentation relating to at least two modes of transportation is required.

Experience in Electronic Cargo Booking System (e-CBS) is required.

Experience in the use of IATA rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is required.

Valid driving license is required. Please list the categories as stated on your driving license.

Experience liaising with local authorities and freight forwarders on cargo related matters is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of languages spoken in South Sudan is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include as assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Movement Control Assistant, Jobs in South Sudan


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