Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Opening number: 22-TRA-DOS-182615-R-ENTEBBE (O)

This position is in the Movement and Operations Freight Forwarding Support Unit (MOFFS) within the Forward Support Deployment Hub (FSDH) of the Logistics Division,
Office of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Operational Support based in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Movement Operations and Freight Forwarding
Unit in the FSDH, the Transport Officer is responsible for the following duties:
• Manages the operations of the Movement and Operations Freight Forwarding Support Unit
(MOFFS).
• Coordination of Global Freight Forwarding contracts in support of clients freight
transportation requirements.
• Assists in establishing efficient surface movement and 3PL contracts for UNOE and ad hoc
requirements in support of clients' logistics operations.
• Oversees the development of training including professional training and career plans for
Unit staff.
• Assists in developing surface transport administrative, logistics and technical support
objectives to effectively support clients.
• Planning and executing the surface movement of cargo and /or passengers in collaboration
with Movement Control Section in UNHQ and clients.
• Plans the movement requested by the RSCE clients ensuring safe, efficient and costeffective
movement support is provided.
• Conducts a technical analysis of its feasibility and, if it is deemed feasible, plan how best to
perform the task.
• Conducts a comprehensive cost benefit analysis for regional surface transport.
• Provides clients and other stakeholders a detailed execution plan.
• Reviews the regional freight forwarding concept in consultation with Global Procurement
Support Section for viability of regional contracts.
• Assists in developing and implementing surface transport standard operating procedures
(SOPs) incompliance with the UN MovCon Manual and host country laws and regulations. • Assist in developing plans for the efficient and cost-effective utilization of TCC assets, UN
assets, and assets of other UN agencies.
• Conducts capacity surveys of relevant transportation infrastructure in the region, including
potential transport commercial contractors.
• Liaises closely with supported clients and other UN agencies concerning surface movement
matters.
• Identifies movement needs and determines how best to fulfil them utilizing available surface
solutions.
• Develops plans and routing for surface transport tasks.
• Implements the plans and coordinates the projected tasks and support requirements.
• Assigns solutions to perform each identified task and ensure utilization to achieve maximum
cost effectiveness for supported clients.
• Monitors the technical and safety performance of surface transport solutions and keep a
record of their utilization.
• Maintains a forecast of asset availability.
• Where appropriate, develops and publishes regular task schedules for surface transport.
• Develops and maintains close working relations with motor carriers, water transport
companies, and railway companies operating in the region.
• Coordinates with other UN agencies, NGOs, government agencies for movement requests
related issues requiring planning and execution.
• Assists in developing and implementing a training program of UN surface transport
operators to ensure that they are adequately trained to operate in the region.
• Implements surface transport safety and maintenance procedures and those on safe driving
practices.
•Ensures that the surface transport fleet is adequately equipped with all necessary tools and
safety equipment to enable it to operate safely.
• Provides input for the annual budget forecast of expenditure on surface movements.
•Monitors surface transport expenditure and ensures that it remains within the approved
budget
• Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Chief FSDH or designated official.

Competencies
• Professionalism – 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education
Advanced university degree in supply chain management, business administration, public
administration, transport / logistic management, engineering, law or other relevant field. A
first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in surface transport
operations or related area is required
Experience in working in or in support of a United Nations common system field presence,
(inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and
programmes), or other similar international organization is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the
advertised post, fluency in English, both oral and written is required; Knowledge of another
UN official language is desirable.

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


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
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