United Nations Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS)
Post Open For Kenyan Nationals Only
Women are strongly encouraged to
apply
Movement Control Assistant
Movement Control Assistant
VA No: UNMISS-GS-14-085
This post is located in the Movement
Control Section, United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are generic and
may differ depending on the assigned unit or detachment.
- Assist in the development and submission of
passenger and cargo load plans; supervise loading teams to ensure
instructions, regulations, security, timelines and safety measures are
enforced;
- Assist in processing of passengers through
immigration, customs and/or health facilities;
- Participate in ensuring vendor invoices from
ground handling companies are verified for accuracy and submitted for
payment in a timely manner;
- Assist in coordination with relevant
authorities the processing of aircraft landing permits;
- Ensure dangerous goods are transported in
accordance with applicable international Dangerous Goods Regulations;
- Manage and coordinate the movement of
shipments via Nairobi by other modes of transport, including customs
clearance if required;
- Handling of passenger and cargo movement
documents. Cargo or luggage handling may require or may include the
physical action of lifting and carrying the cargo as required, monitoring
and ensuring the delivery of cargo and /or passenger luggage and ensuring
communication of details to all concerned parties;
- Ensure the necessary air terminal instructions
and briefings are provided to passengers;
- Prepare, compile and maintain the daily
situation reports and monthly passenger and cargo statistics;
- Assist in the embarkation and disembarkation
of passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedure standards with
respect to aircraft refueling, use of cell phones and approaching
aircraft;
- Coordinate Aircraft Fuelers, Cabin-cleaners
and loaders to enable on-time departures;
- Prepare, process and follow-up on
administrative arrangements with respect to staff official travel;
- Ensure flight documents are completed and
provided to the crew in a timely manner;
- Provide general office support services such
as drafting routine correspondence and the distribution to various
officials;
- Act as air terminal supervisor in the absence
of supervisor;
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Important note: The
post requires the incumbent to work shifts or alternate schedules which will
include weekends and evenings.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to manage processes,
maintain accurate records in administrative fields;
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Ability
to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity;
- Client Orientation: Demonstrated ability to
develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and
colleagues;
- Communication: Ability to write in a clear and
concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
Qualifications:
Education:
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education or
equivalent.
- Post-secondary education or specialized training
in a technical institution is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or work experience
in a busy international airport is an added advantage.
Experience:
- At least four (4) years of progressively
responsible experience in the air transport and/or logistic operations
fields and a high level of demonstrated analytical and problem-solving
skills.
- Experience with UN/NGO or other International
bodies is an added asset.
Language skills: Fluency in spoken and written English and
Kiswahili. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Other skills:
- Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in
the context of assignments given.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills
and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driving license
- Certificate in the Movement of Dangerous Goods
by any mode of transportation preferable
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and database
management.
Candidates should submit with their
applications the following documents:
- Cover Letter (Application letter);
- The United Nations Personal History form
(P-11)
- Academic Certificate(s) and/or High
School/Secondary Diploma;
- Birth Certificate and Government ID and/or
National passport
- Three (3) letters of reference from former
employers or academic instructors.
By email: All
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the
VA No in the subject line of their email. E.g. UNMISS-GS-14-085 and apply to
the address mentioned below on or before the deadline: Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org
Deadline: 11
February 2015
Applications received after the
deadline (11 February 2015) will not be considered.
