Movement Control Assistant

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Assignment is non-family (Beni) and Kinshasa a family duty station

Under the direct supervision of the MovCon Manager or designate, the duties of the Movement Control Assistant will include but not limited to the following:

• 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; the duties would also include:
• Gaining required technical and professional qualifications by attending and passing assigned training courses.
• Assisting all passengers in clearing customs and immigration;
• Ensuring 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.
• Ensuring that only authorized personnel are manifested and boarded on UN mission aircraft;
• Informing passengers of applicable international aviation safety requirements;
• Liaising with the aircraft’s crew to ensure proper loading of passengers and cargo and handover of documents;
• Providing information on flight schedules and travel bookings as and when required;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.