Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Bamako (MOVCON/JMCC).
The Movement Control Assistant at this level reports to the Head of Rotation Cell and/or Chief JMCC.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Assistant will carry out the following duties:

Joint Movement Control Centre duties / Passenger Booking duties:
• Receives customer requests, through Movement of Personnel (MOP) and Cargo Movement Request (CMR) Forms, for transportation of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring
special handling) within and/or outside the field mission.
• Determines the most efficient and cost-effective modes of transportation for passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside a field mission.
• Coordinates required transportation activities with the Aviation and Transport Units/Sections and/or commercial transportation service providers.
• Liaises with other UN units/sections, non-government and government organizations and intergovernmental agencies on immigration and customs matters.
• Assists in analyzing projected passenger and cargo flows in order to estimate required resources.
• Records statistical data on the movement of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside the field mission.
• Monitors contracts for the provision of transportation support and participates in the evaluation of vendor's performance in coordination with the Procurement Unit.

Cargo Warehouse duties:
• Supervises the activities of the Cargo Warehouse.
• Monitors the process of excess personal luggage and cargo receipt and registration (including dangerous goods requiring special handling).
• Monitors the preparation of luggage and cargo for transportation and ensures that weighting, plastic wrapping and labelling are conducted in accordance with the established procedures.
• Ensures that luggage and cargo are labelled in accordance with required destinations.
• Coordinates the transportation arrangements to the embarkation facility.

Air Field/Air Terminal/Transport Movement Control Office duties:
• Supervises a team of movement control assistants, passenger clerks and cargo handlers.
• Supervises the provision of passenger and cargo handling services (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) in support of the field mission from the established movement control facility and
monitors that all activities are carried out in accordance with the UN rules, regulations and applicable safety procedures.
• Compiles passenger and cargo manifests and communicates them to the aircrew, surface transport and riverine personnel.
• Monitors that aircraft, vehicles and vessels are loaded in accordance with passenger and cargo manifests.
• Briefs passengers on schedules, routes, timing and safety requirements.
• Monitors check-in and check-out activities for outgoing and incoming passengers and cargo.
• Participates in the integrated search and rescue operations for the UN assets and other assets upon request and coordinates the availability and operational readiness of the required personnel and
equipment.

• Maintains the electronic databases in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Monitors that appropriate reference documents are current, readily available and accessible to all relevant personnel.
• Participates in the development of the standard operating procedures for the related movement control processes.
• Participates in the development of budget proposals for the mission's movement control operations.
• Participates in the preparation of operational plans, performance reports, and responses to internal and external audit observations.
• Participates in the development of technical specifications for goods and services, provides inputs to the responses to bids and technical evaluations to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical
requirements.
• Conducts inventories and physical annual checks of relevant facilities and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
Professionalism:
• Shows pride in work and in achievements;
• Demonstrated s professional competence in the field of movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations and logistics management; 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 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.

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 diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field is required.
• At least three (3) years of experience at international level in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
• Experience in the use of IATA and/or IMO rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is desirable.

Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is desirable.