United Nation, MOVEMENT CONTROL OFFICER
Duty Station: BANGUI
Posting Period: 19 January 2017 - 02 February 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Transportation-FMADPKO-73086-F-Bangui (M)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Movement Control Officer will be based in Bangui and reports to the Chief of Unit, Movement Control. Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Officer will carry out the following duties:
•Monitors all activities related to the movement of cargo and personnel in the mission.
•Provide assistance and technical advice in all aspects of transportation, including goods requiring special handling.
•Advise Military Contingents on all movement related matters.
•Plan and coordinate the movement of Military/Police Contingents.
•Process 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 Standard Operating procedures (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 MovCon Unit.
•Manage the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments.
•Oversee the development of training and career plans.
•Prepare reports on suitability of use of routes, staging areas, ports, airfields, road and rail transhipment points as and when required.
•Coordinate with other UN agencies, NGOs, Government Agencies for movement related matters.
•Perform other duties as required. Competencies
Professionalism:
Sound knowledge of all forms of transport. Thorough knowledge of movement control related procedures and safety requirements; knowledge of aviation related rules and regulations including aviation 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Education
High school or equivalent diploma is required. Technical or vocational certificate in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is required. Work Experience
At least ten years of progressive responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field including 4 years experience in a UN organisation and at least 3 years at supervisory level. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 years for candidates who possess a first level University degree. Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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How to apply
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