The Ugandan Jobline

• Oversee all activities related to the
  movement of cargo and personnel in the mission by air, land and sea
  through an integrated JMCC which has Aviation, MOVCON and Transport
  planning experts
• Provide guidance and technical advice in
  all aspects of transportation, including goods requiring special handling.
• Advise Military/Police Contingents on
  all movement related matters.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of
  Military/Police Contingent personnel and cargo, as well as UN cargo, using
  all practical means of transport.
• •Provide inputs to the Global
  Contingents Movements Rolling Plan (CMRP) for the movement of COE and
  personnel.
• Oversee Special Flight Requests for
  movement of passengers and cargo that cannot be accommodated on regular
  scheduled flights.
• Ensure safe, efficient and economical
  movement support is provided to meet operational and administrative
  requirements of the mission.
• Develop SOPs and make recommendations
  for risk reductions and quality/cost improvements.
• Establish performance standards; improve
  the overall service quality/operational standards.
• Develop the long term plans and
  scheduling of the workload.
• Develop Movement Contingency Plans (for
  example mission evacuation plan).
• Oversee staff in the provision of
  professional movement control for personnel and freight.
• Plan, guide, supervise and evaluate the
  personnel of the Movement Control Section. Manage the allocation and
  rotation of appropriate work assignments.
• Oversee the development of training and
  career plans.
• Conduct reconnaissance and prepare
  reports on suitability of use of routes, staging areas, ports, airfields,
  road and rail transhipment points as and when required.
• Coordinate with UNHQ, MCS NY and TMICCC
  as well as with other Missions, UN agencies, NGOs, Government Agencies for
  movement related matters.
• Prepare budgets for the section
• Prepare Scopes of Work for commercial
  transportation, customs clearance and freight forwarding services, prepare
  technical evaluations in response to bids for these services, monitor the
  performance of the contractor throughout the contract(s), monitor the
  expenditures under such contract(s) and write Contractor Performance
  Reports.
• •Perform the role of inbound coordinator
  for updating of all goods receipt in Umoja SAP.
• Manages all civilian, military and police
  in MovCon assigned to him/her throughout the mission area. Evaluates staff
  performance, interviews/evaluates candidates for job openings.
• Assumes responsibilities of certifying
  officer when nominated.
• Perform other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of
  the Congo (MONUSCO) Chief of Section, Movement Control job placement
  should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)
  preferably in business administration, economics or transport management
  or logistics or supply chain management. A first level university degree
  in business administration, economics or transport management or logistics
  or supply chain management in combination with two additional years of
  qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advance university
  degree.
• Certification in Transportation of
  Dangerous Goods, Umoja SAP supply relations management (SRM) and
  International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively
  responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation,
  airline operations, logistics management, operations and supply chain
  management or a related field is required.
• Preferably, 6 years of experience in UN
  field mission of which at least 4 years at managerial level is desirable.
• Military experience in transport or
  logistics is desirable. Transactional experience of Umoja SAP relating to
  supply chain is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in spoken and written English is
  required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of
  additional UN language is an advantage.

• Professionalism: Sound 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 safety 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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
  effectively; listens to others; correctly interprets messages from others
  and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
  interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style
  and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information
  and keeping people informed.
• Planning and 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other
  people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results;
  is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives,
  establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to
  understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by
  pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement;
  does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular
  stands; Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating
  gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men
  in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment
  to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Judgement/ Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex
  situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant
  information before making a decision; considers positive and negative
  impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to
  the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action
  or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks
  assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will
  satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough
  decisions when necessary

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