Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Movement Control Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Abyei. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Supply Chain Management or their designate. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Chief of Unit, Movement Control will be responsible for the following duties: • Manages and supervises the activities of the Movement Control Unit. • Ensures the provision of reliable, cost effective and efficient movement control services for the transportation of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within a field mission. • Provides technical advice to the substantive and support elements of a field mission on all aspects of the transportation activities. • Ensures the provision of efficient movement control support for the integrated search and rescue operations for UN transport assets and other transport assets upon request. • Supervises the preparation of operational plans, performance reports and responses to internal and external audit observations. • Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the movement control related processes. • Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented for all work processes. • Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems. • Develops, in consultation with the Chief, Supply Chain Management and/or Chief of Mission Support, cost-effective and efficient transport plans, accessing the modalities of different means of transport, examining the costs and benefits of outsourcing transport functions and their feasibility in operational terms. • Evaluates short-term aviation, sea and surface transport contracts. • Liaises with UN agencies, government and non-government organizations, intergovernmental agencies and vendors for the provision of transport support. • Reviews and monitors budget proposals for the field mission's movement control operations. • Coordinates the requisition process with purchasing authorities to ensure that bidding and approval activities meet required timetable. • Reports on and defends the budgetary performance of the Movement Control Unit at the end of each financial period. • Determines technical specifications for movement control services and develops statements of work/requirements. • Provides responses to UNHQ during the vendor's evaluation to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical requirements. • Acts as a Certifying Officer for the movement control budget with the overall responsibility for the efficient use and accurate accounting of all resources controlled and all expenditures made by the Movement Control Unit. • Ensures that UN financial regulations and rules are complied with in all activities of the Movement Control Unit. • Participates in various field mission administrative bodies such as the Local Committee on Contracts, the Tenders Committee, the Local Property Survey Board and Boards of Inquiry. • Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in resolving problems related to insurance policies for movement control services. • Develops the Movement Control Unit Staffing Table and acts as a Line Manager to Sub-Unit Managers. • Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments. • Coordinates the individual annual Work Plans for Sub-Unit Managers and produces detailed performance assessments and evaluations for all staff as required. • Supervises the personnel management and evaluates staff performance of the Movement Control Unit. • Ensures the development of training courses; coordinates with UNHQ training courses, workshops and other related training activities. • Develops and implements the Movement Control Unit Training Plan. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of aviation radio communication terminology and procedures is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as the Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. 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. MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow ; empowers others to translate vision into results ; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives ; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support ; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions ; drives for change and improvements ; does not accept the status quo ; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationA valid driver’s license is required. Technical or vocational certificate in the planning, coordination and control of at least two (2) modes of transport is required. A valid IATA or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required. A Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) certificate is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in motor vehicle transport operations, movement control, multi-modal transportation, logistics management or a related field including, preferably, four (4) years of experience in a UN entity and at least three (3) years in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination of complex transport operations in the international environment is required. The minimum years of relevant experience are reduced to 7 years for candidates who possess a first level university degree. Experience in the quality management is desirable. Knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. AssessmentPreviously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment. Special NoticeThis \"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. 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