About United Nations Support Office in Somalia

United Nations Support Office in Somaliais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Support Office in Somalia’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Somalia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Movements Control Assistant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Mogadishu, Somalia
• Department:United Nations Support Office in Somalia
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Training in the planning, coordination and control of at least two (2) modes of transport is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A valid IATA and/or IMO dangerous goods certificate is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Knowledge of aviation radio communication terminology and procedures is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A valid driver’s license is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as the Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Academic Qualifications: 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.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in the use of IATA and/or IMO rules and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods is required.
• Academic Qualifications: B category driving license is required.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Skills

• Develop passenger and cargo load plans.
• Determine 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.
• Liaises with other UN units/sections, non-government and government organizations and intergovernmental agencies on immigration and customs matters.
• Supervising contractor and ATMIS personnel performing flight check in operations.
• Coordination with Aviation section to ensure the efficient utilization of air assets.
• Record statistical data on the movement of passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within and/or outside the field mission.
• Monitors the preparation of luggage and cargo for transportation and ensure that weighting, plastic wrapping and labelling are conducted in accordance with the established procedures.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of military and police contingent deployments, rotations and repatriations.
• Manages Movements Operations according to established SOPs ensuring safety of personnel, cargo and aircrafts.
• Review and distribute manifests.
• Brief passengers on schedules, routes, and timing and safety requirements.
• Monitors check-in and check-out activities for outgoing and incoming passengers and cargo.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply