
Movement Control Officer
1 week ago
Org. Setting and Reporting
- This position is located within the Movement Control Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The Movement Control Officer will be based in Goma. The Movement Control Officer reports to the Chief of the Section of Movement Control.
- Responsibilities
- Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Officer will carry out the following duties: - Develops, implements, and manages the operational output of the Movement Control Section at Mission-Level;
- Monitors all activities related to the movement of cargo and personnel throughout the Mission area. - Provides assistance and technical advice in all aspects of transportation, including goods requiring special handling. - Advises Mission civilian personnel and Military/Police Contingents on all movement-related matters. - Plans and coordinates the movement of Military/Police Contingents personnel and cargo using all modes of transport. - Conducts reconnaissance and prepares reports on the suitability of use of routes, staging areas, ports, airfields, and road, and rail transshipment points as and when required. - Conduct inspection of vessels and containers and movement-related matters in support of the MONUSCO mandate. - Coordinates with other UN agencies, Non-Government and Government Agencies for movement-related matters in support of the MONUSCO mandate. - Ensures that safe, efficient, and economical movement support is provided to meet the operational and administrative requirements of the Mission. - Develops, implements, and manages Movements Control Quality Control programme and Contingency Plans. - Develops, implements, and manages the Movements Control internal audit programme. - Develops SOPs and makes recommendations for risk reductions and quality/cost improvements. - Establishes and monitors Section performance standards; improves the overall service quality/operational standards. - Develops, implements and manages the Movements Control Training and Development Programme. - Identifies, analyses, and monitors movements control activities that may affect the safety of the UN aviation activities. - Develops, reviews, and maintains the movement elements of the Mission Evacuation Plan and Emergency Response Plan. - Develops, implements, and manages the Movements Control Budget and Finance Plan. - Prepares Movements Control annual budget submission. - Develops, monitors, and implements invoice and budget expenditure tracking. - Monitors Movements Control compliance with the UN financial requirements. - Monitors budget expenditures and submissions of quarterly financial reports. - Monitors the delivery of staff annual performance assessments. - Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments. - Develops, implements, and manages staff recruitment activities. - Develops, implements, and manages Movements Control Key Performance Indicators. - Monitors Section Staffing Table and maintains accurate organization chart and staffing. - Develops, implements and monitors staff duty travel including travel for training, in-mission travel and out-of-mission travel. - Develops and implements Movements Control Contracts Management Programme. - Develops, implements, and manages contracts governance and compliance procedures. - Prepares Scopes of Work for commercial transportation, customs clearance, and freight forwarding services - Develops, implements, and manages Not To Exceed monitoring procedure for Section contracts;
- Monitors contractor compliance. - Performs other related duties as required.
- Competencies
- Education
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in Logistics/Transport Management/Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Certification and experience in transporting Dangerous Goods by air and sea are required.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration and management of transportation operations with an emphasis on large-scale air and sea transportation, movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management, or a related field is required. At least 3 years at the supervisory level are required. Supervisory, managerial, and decision-making experience is required Experience in building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment is required. Experience in ship surveying and container inspection is required Experience in planning, coordinating, or controlling large-scale, complicated unit and cargo movements supporting peacekeeping operations and military operations is desirable. Experience in the post-conflict countries is desirable. At least 4 years of experience in a UN Co