Vacancy title:
Movement Control Assistant

Jobs at:
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Deadline of this Job:
4th March 2017

Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda

Job details:
Job Opening Number: ESB/TJO/LL/001/02-2017
Reports to: Regional Movement Control Officer
Grade: GS-4

About US:
Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the following duties:
Cargo Warehouse duties:
• Receives and registers cargo movement requests for air/ground transportation.
• Prepares and completes cargo manifests and any other related documentation.
• Makes arrangement for customs clearance and related documentation.
• The jobholder lifts and carries cargo as required, and ensures it (including dangerous goods) is loaded in accordance with the International Regulation.
• Informs appropriate consignees in due time on delivery of shipments.
Tracks and traces missing cargo and provide with adequate feedback.
Passenger Booking duties:
• Receives and ensures the movements of personnel (MOP’s) are received within the required period and that they are all electronically prepared.
• Ensure all passengers (as far as is possible) are aware of the check in times or changes to flights and minimize flight delays by
• ensuring that the check-in counters are opened and closed on time.
• Check-in passenger to include manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage identification and weighing distribution of boarding passes.
• Boards and deplanes passengers in accordance with the safety procedures standards in respect of refueling, use of mobile phone and approaching f aircraft.
• The jobholder ensures that all passengers, their baggage or property are scanned and accounted for at the time of check-in.
• Fulfils the duties of baggage handler by retrieving or loading the baggage into the aircraft, transferring of luggage to the terminal area, and follows-up on misplaced or any damaged baggage.
• Assist in coordination of troop rotations.
Support and Planning duties:
• Receives supplies from different sections, arranges for transportation and follows-up from delivery to destination.
• Prepares and process monthly attendance records, MOPs/Waivers, leave requests, F.10 claims, Cargo Movement Requests (CMRs), e-job supply requests and other documentation as required.
• Prepares, compiles and maintains the monthly passenger and cargo statistics related to air/ground movements.
• Drafts routine correspondences and distributes to various officials.
• Performs other duties as and when required by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO Movement Control Assistant job should hold a High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational Training certificate in air cargo operation is an asset.
• A minimum of five years of experience in Air Cargo Operations is desirable.
• At least three 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.
• Working experience in providing International Air Cargo Operations and in the handling and transportation of Dangerous Air Cargo are an asset
• Previous exposure and experience working in a multicultural and/or international work environment is highly desirable.
• Valid national driving license and Operator license for forklift or other form of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) are required
• Proven knowledge of Cargo Stowage on board aircraft; Weight and balance calculations, preparation of airway bills and building of aircraft cargo pallets; Valid certificate in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and database are desirable
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Personal Competencies:
• Professionalism: Wide exposure to the full range of passenger and cargo aircraft operations. Expertise in the field and capability to comprehend and reconcile the diverse Air/Sea/Road Cargo Transportation and Customs procedure, proven analytical and evaluation skills and ability to work independently. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
NB: 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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications the following documents:
• The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
• Proof of required academic certificates i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
• Latest performance evaluation reports / appraisals

The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org