Movement Control Assistant

Overview

The Movement Control Assistant will coordinate and facilitate the movement of personnel and cargo in support of mission operations, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange the movement of inbound and outbound cargo via applicable modes of transport (air, water, road and rail).
• Complete cargo manifests and other documentation.
• Arrange customs clearance and related documentation.
• Ensure cargo (including Dangerous Goods Cargo) is packed, documented and loaded in accordance with International Regulations governing movements by air, road, or sea.
• Monitor and ensure delivery of cargo and communicate shipping details to all concerned parties.
• Arrange the movement of inbound and outbound passengers on UN mission aircraft or commercial aircraft chartered by the UN on a short-term basis.
• Assist all passengers in clearing customs and immigration.
• Ensure that the accompanied baggage is weighed, measured and manifested in accordance with entitlements and is loaded on board the aircraft in accordance with International Aviation Safety Standards.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel are manifested and boarded on UN mission aircraft.
• Inform passengers of applicable international aviation safety requirements.
• Liaise with the aircraft’s crew to ensure proper loading of passengers and cargo and handover of documents.
• Provide information on flight schedules and travel bookings as and when required.
• Coach, mentor and train national staff and counterparts.

Required Experience

At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in movement control operations acquired though commercial air/sea/road/rail operations, commercial freight forwarding, military logistics, UN peacekeeping operations, or other remote operating environments.

Qualifications

Secondary education

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