MOVEMENT CONTROL ASSISTANT, G4

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• Organisation: UNISFA - United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
• Location: Wau
• Contract: J
• Deadline: 22 September 2026

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Movement Control and Distribution Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Wau. The incumbent will report directly to supervisor or their designate.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and general guidance of a more senior Movement Control Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following functions: • Receives and registers cargo movement requests for air/ground transportation. • Receives supplies from different sections, arranges transportation and follows-up from delivery to destination. • Completes cargo manifests and other documentation. • Arranges customs clearance and related documentation. • Lifts and carries cargo as required and ensures cargo (including dangerous cargo) is loaded in accordance with International Regulations. • Informs appropriate consignees on delivery of items. • Enplane and deplanes passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedures and standards with respect to aircraft refueling, use of cell phones and approaching aircraft. • Checks-in passengers to include manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage identification and weighing, distribution of boarding passes. • Assists with airfield and air terminal security by ensuring that all passenger baggage or property are scanned and accounted for at the time of check-in, the air passengers remain in designated areas while at the air terminal and all incidents or potential safety or security matters are reported in a timely manner. • Fulfils the duties of a passenger baggage handler by retrieving or placing passenger baggage on aircraft, assists in the transfer of baggage to the terminal area, and follows up on misplaced or damage of baggage. • Prepares and process of monthly attendance records, MOPs/Waivers, leave requests, CMRs, and other documentation as required. • Prepares, compiles and maintains the monthly detachment passenger and cargo statistics related to air/ground movements. • Tracks and traces missing cargo and baggage. • Operate vehicles at the airfield in keeping with appropriate licenses. • Prepares, processes and follows up on administrative arrangements with respect to official staff travel. Maintains Unit files as required (both in hard and soft copies), administrative instruction and other related documentation. • Provides general office support services such as drafting routine correspondence and distribution to various officials. • Assists with visa and hotel accommodation where and when required. • Performs other duties as and when required by the supervisor.

Competencies