VA
No.: |
UNMIS-08-253 |
Description: |
MovCon Assistant (NL 1244, NL0499) |
Grade: |
GL-4 |
Regions: |
Khartoum/Port Sudan |
VA Date:
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26 Aug. 2008 |
Closing date: |
07 Sept. 2008 |
POSITION OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY
Preferred region should be indicated in the
application
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Working within MovCon Port Sudan detachment the incumbent is tasked with assisting in the completion of the general day-to-day MovCon related functions of Port Sudan detachment. In this post the incumbent is expected to perform a wide range of basic movement control activities. The incumbent is responsible to the detachment supervisor and responsive to the detachment's customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the main duties of this post:
- Assist in the check-in of passengers travelling on UNMIS aircraft to include manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage identification and weighing, distribution of boarding passes and passenger briefing.
- Fulfil the duties of a passenger baggage handler by retrieving or placing passenger baggage on aircraft, assist in the transfer of baggage to the terminal area, and follow-up on miss place or damage of baggage.
- Assist with the boarding and deplaning of passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedures standard with respect to aircraft refuelling, use of cell phones and approaching aircraft
- Assist in the preparation and manifesting of air cargo to include the completion of dangerous goods declaration (if qualified), weighing of cargo, loading and the unloading. This includes the physical actions of lifting and carrying cargo as required.
- As a conscience observer assist with airfield and air terminal security by ensuring that all passenger baggage or property scanned and accounted for at time of check-in, the air passenger remain in designed areas while at the air terminal and all incidents or potential safety or security matters are reported in a timely manner.
- Drive airfield vehicles in keeping with appropriate licenses.
- Important note: The post requires the incumbent to work shifts or alternate schedules, which will include weekends and evenings.
- Other duties as assigned by the detachment supervisor
Important note: The post requires the incumbent to work shifts or alternate schedules, which will include weekends and evenings.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, in administrative fields.
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Client Orientation: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and colleagues
- Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
- Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan and organize own work effectively in an efficient and timely manner.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the administrative fields
- Technological awareness: Ability to operate a computer with MS Word, Excel Power Point and Access and Data bases. Ability to type in English and Arabic.
Education: High school diploma, Post-secondary education at college, university or specialized training institution an asset. Nature and level of specialized training should include office management/business administration and technical and communications skills. Knowledge of shorthand an asset
Experience: At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in administration/office management fields. Experience with UN/NGO or other International bodies an added asset.
Languages 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. A high level of demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
HOW
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their applications
together with The United Nations Personal History
form (P-11),
a copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident
Certificate, national passport Secondary and/or
University Diploma and three references from previous
employers by ONE of the following methods:
- By e-mail:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email.
e.g. UNMIS-GS-06-###
National General Service: unmis-recruitmentgs@un.org
- By Mail:
Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
Ebeid Khatim Street, P.O. Box 69
Khartoum, 11111,
Sudan
- By Hand:
UNMIS Headquarters, Ebeid Khatim St. Khartoum or through the UNMIS Regional Offices in Juba, Malakal, Wau, Rumbek, Kadugli, Ed Damazin, Abyei and El Obeid
In view of the high volume of applications received, ONLY those applicants who are included in the roster will be notified. Incorrectly completed applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- IMPORTANT -
Please refer to the Education portion of the vacancy announcement for the specific academic qualifications required to be eligible to apply for the following types of categories.
Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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