MOVEMENT CONTROL ASSISTANT, G3

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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: • Assists in arranging the movement of inbound and outbound cargo via all applicable modes of transport (air and road), and monitors delivery of cargo and communicate shipping details to all concerned parties. • Completes cargo manifests and prepares customs clearance and related other documentation. • Ensures cargo (including Dangerous Cargo) is packed and handled in accordance with International Regulations. • Prepares the movement of inbound and outbound passengers on UN mission aircraft or commercial aircraft chartered by the UN on a short-term basis and assists all passengers in clearing customs and immigration. • Assists with the check-in passengers listed on the flight manifest and ensure cargo is correctly labelled and loaded in accordance with the cargo manifest, ensures that the accompanied baggage is weighed, measured and manifested in accordance with entitlements and is loaded on board the aircraft in accordance with prevailing aviation safety standards. • Assists in ensuring that only authorized personnel are manifested and boarded on the aircraft and informs passengers of international aviation safety requirements. • Liaises with the aircraft’s crew to ensure proper loading of passengers and cargo and handover of documents. • Provides information on flight schedules and travel bookings as and when required. • Assists with visa and hotel accommodation where and when required. • Perform other duties as required.

Competencies