Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Supply Chain Management Service of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), with duty station Nairobi. The Movement Control Officer will report to the Chief of Acquisition Management Section within Supply Chain Management Service.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Movement Control Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provides technical expertise and leadership support to implement the Section BI strategy and roadmap for implementing and reviewing UNSOS analytics and business intelligence reports and dashboards.
• Oversees and ensures compliance & quality assurance with focus on data integrity while generating periodic reports and effective monitoring of Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Consolidates budget projections and demand plans from technical units through review of stock holdings, consumption patterns, procurement cycle times, requirements and forecasts of internal and external customers.
• Prepares recommendations to the Chief of Section and other stakeholders based on data analysis and independent root cause analysis conducted with key stakeholders/business process owners. Produces timely and actionable information which help drive business result and guide decision making process. Advises and contributes to promote effective analytic models and creative data visualization to derive actionable intelligence and enable management decisions.
• Manages and supervises the activities of the Joint Movement Control Center (JMCC) or a regional movement control
office within a specific geographic area in a field mission.
• Ensures the provision of reliable, cost effective and efficient movement control services for the transportation of
passengers and cargo (including dangerous goods requiring special handling) within the area of responsibility.
• Provides technical advice to the substantive and support elements of a field mission on all aspects of the transportation
activities.
• Coordinates the provision of efficient movement control support for the integrated search and rescue operations for
UN transport assets and other transport assets upon request.
• Supervises the preparation of operational plans, performance reports and responses to internal and external audit
observations.
• Develops and implements inputs for the standard operating procedures for the movement control related processes.
• Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented for all work processes.
• Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems.
• Develops, in consultation with the Chief of Unit, Movement Control, cost-effective and efficient transport plans,
accessing the modalities of different means of transport, examining the costs and benefits of outsourcing transport
functions and their feasibility in operational terms.
• Acts as a Line Manager to Sub-Unit Managers.
• Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments.
• Coordinates the individual annual Work Plans for Sub-Unit Managers and produces detailed performance
assessments and evaluations for the subordinate staff as required.
• Develops training courses, workshops and other related training activities.
• Develops inputs for and implements the Movement Control Unit Training Plan.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge of and exposure to a substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management, acquisition planning, warehousing, inventory management, distribution and procurement. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time
efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in supply chain management, business administration, economics logistics, or transport management is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in movement control, multi-modal transportation, airline operations, logistics management or a related field including, preferably, two (2) years of experience in a UN entity and at least one (1) year in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination of complex multi-modal transport operations in the international environment is required.

Experience with MRP (Materials Requirements Planning), ERP (Enterprise resource planning) e.g. SAP ECC (ERP Central Component), or SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) in the areas of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, procurement and logistics processes is desirable.

Experience in Data Analytics is desirable.

Experience supply chain or logistics with UN or other international bodies is desirable.

Hands on experience in Business Planning Consolidation (BPC) module or process is desirable.

SCORP Training by a recognized institution is desirable.

UN Logistics Course by a recognized institution is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.