Movement Control Assistant
Organizational Context
This position is within the Distribution (Movement Control) Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, based in the Malakal Field Office, a non-family duty station. The Movement Control Assistant reports to the Chief, Field Operations Unit, contributing to the operational efficiency of a complex field mission.
Job Purpose
The Movement Control Assistant is responsible for the efficient and safe management of cargo and passenger movements within the UN Mission in South Sudan. This role involves supervising the receiving and shipping of goods, ensuring accurate documentation, and coordinating loading onto various transport modes like aircraft, vehicles, and barges according to load plans. The position plays a crucial part in maintaining operational readiness by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of essential supplies and personnel, while adhering strictly to international aviation and dangerous goods regulations. The assistant also provides vital information on flight schedules and safety requirements, directly supporting the mission's logistical backbone.
Responsibilities
The Movement Control Assistant supervises the receiving and shipping of cargo, verifying quantities, destinations, and routing, and ensuring correct paperwork and safe loading practices. Responsibilities include loading aircraft, vehicles, and barges according to load plans, and managing the handover of incoming cargo and luggage. The role involves informing passengers about aviation safety requirements, coordinating with Air Operations and Aviation Safety personnel, and providing flight schedules and route information. A key duty is ensuring the safe transport of dangerous goods according to IATA regulations. The assistant prepares complex logistics plans, coordinates transportation by air, road, and water with various stakeholders, and assesses cargo for optimal transport modes. They also manage logistical requirements with procurement sections and supervise cargo handlers and passenger clerks to ensure adherence to UN rules and safety procedures, monitoring all movement activities.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of progressive experience in movement control, multimodal transportation, airline operations, or logistics management is required. This includes at least five years in planning and scheduling passenger and cargo movements (including dangerous goods) and coordinating unit deployments in post-conflict environments. Two years of experience with UN freight planning requirements in such environments, including RFQ/Task Order processing and cargo monitoring, is also necessary.
Skills
Proficiency in all forms of transport; knowledge of movement control processing and safety requirements; understanding of aviation safety and UN regulations; ability to manage difficult situations and conflicting priorities; analytical and evaluative skills; strong planning and organizing capabilities; effective teamwork and communication.