National Professional Officers are employed for functions in UNMIS which by their very nature require national knowledge, culture experience and languages. In this respect and under the supervision of the Chief Movement Control Section, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within the UNMIS Joint Movement Control Centre (JMCC), plan and implement movement operations for the deployment and rotation of Troup Contributing Countries (TCC) contingents. To this end, the Movement and Planning Officer will perform the following functions:

• Provide the interface and liaison capacity for Movement Control Operations with Government departments and agencies on all aspects of support necessary to implement movement plans
• Brief the Government on all movement plans so as to ensure that when and where government resources are required that the Government of Sudan and SPLM/A can respond
• Arrange and coordinate the Government support and approvals necessary to execute contingent movements
• Plan and execute the rotations and repatriations of military contingents and Civilian Police Personnel
• Provide on the ground liaison and coordination with international civilian transport agencies on all aspects of support necessary to implement contingent movement plans
• Where and when directed deploy and command a mobile Movement team for high intensity operations
• Oversee and participate in air terminal operations by physically assisting with the Movement of passenger baggage, the check-in of passengers of the supervision of these functions
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, in administrative fields.
• Client Orientation: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and colleagues
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan and organize own work effectively in an efficient and timely manner.
• Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Education: Bachelors and or Advance University degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related field or equivalent. IATA Diploma on transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air and Certificate/Coursework/Training Logistics/Movement Control fields or a relevant combination of academic qualification and relevant experience.
• Experience: At least 5 years progressively responsible professional experience in the Movement Control/Logistics fields. Previous UN/International NGO experience in the Movement Control/Logistics fields an asset.
• Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Other skills: Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.