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 Troop 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: Thorough knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations as well as budgetary, administrative procedures, policies and Directives pertaining to Movement Control field. Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in Movement Control requirements and anticipate next steps.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;
• Technological Awareness: Good computer skills, including proficiency in procurement computer systems, word processing, spreadsheet and Internet applications; familiarity with database management desirable;
• Communications: Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to explain and present procurement-related information/requirements and prepare written documents/communications in a clear, concise style;
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced 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 .
• Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential. Knowledge of Sudanese languages would be an advantage.