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UN High School Diploma Jobs – Movement Control Assistant – United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Job Title: Movement Control Assistant (High School Diploma Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 23-Transportation-UNISFA-220790-J-Entebbe (M)
About US:
The Security Council, by its resolution 1990 PDF Document of 27 June 2011, responded to the urgent situation in Sudan’s Abyei region by establishing the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The Security Council was deeply concerned by the violence, escalating tensions and population displacement. The operation will monitor the flashpoint border between north and south, and is authorized to use force in protecting civilians and humanitarian workers in Abyei. UNISFA’s establishment came after the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) reached an agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to demilitarize Abyei and let Ethiopian troops to monitor the area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will be responsible for 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.
- Coordinates transportation of cargo by air and/or road with Air Operations and Transport Section respectively.
- Ensures proper and safe storage of inbound and outbound cargo.
- Ensures proper packing and marking of cargo items, including dangerous goods.
- Informs appropriate consignees on delivery of items.
- Provides technical advice and guidance to personnel involved in cargo movements.
- Compiles and maintains cargo statistics related to air/ground movements.
- Coordinates work of outsources loaders at the airport.
- Prepares cargo manifest and ensures its distribution to all concerned parties.
- Facilitates embarking/disembarking of passengers at the airport, and loading/unloading of cargo.
- Ensures that loading of the aircraft is conducted in accordance to the published daily schedule and cargo manifest.
- Checks in passengers against passenger manifest, issues boarding passes and organizes passengers transfer for aircraft boarding.
- Performs pre-boarding briefing for passengers and monitors the safety briefing performed by the aircrew.
- Facilitates immigration and customs formalities for passengers.
- Ensures that passengers’ baggage is weighted, measures, labeled, manifested and loaded into the aircraft.
- Ensures the General Release From Liability form (waiver) for non-UN passengers is in place and retained before boarding.
- Reports time of take-off and landing of UN aircraft to Air Operations Center.
- Receives the Aviation Risk management check list from aircrews and informs Air Operations center of safety concerns if any.
- Ensures established procedures are in place and aviation safety regulations are followed.
- Provides assistance to VIP passengers, if required.
- Carries out duties in Passenger Booking Cee, if required.
- Performs the flight monitor duties or other duties as and when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei Movement Control Assistant must hold a High school diploma or equivalent. Required.
- A technical/vocational Certificate/qualifications in logistics, aviation transportation or management is required
- A valid national driving license is required.
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in aviation, movement control related services or general experience in the field of transport is required.
- Languages: fluency in Arabic and English is required;
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.
- 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 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.
No Fee: 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 31st October 2023
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