运动控制官

This position is located in the Strategic Multimodal Movement Operations Centre (SMMOC) within the Integrated Movement Service (IMS), Logistics Division (LD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS).

The position is based in Brindisi, Italy.

SMMOC or designated official.

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, Offices Away from Headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions.

The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Centre and the Enabling and Outreach Service.

The Logistics Division (LD) performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations (UN) operations.

The LD provides direction and advice on logistical matters, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport including unmanned/remotely piloted aviation, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.

The Integrated Movement Service (IMS) provides unified strategic oversight of multimodal movement operations.

It comprises the Strategic Multimodal Movement Operations Centre (SMMOC) in Brindisi, Movement Control and Delivery Planning capacity in New York, and Forward Support Deployment Hub in Entebbe, to provide seamless service to all UN secretariat entities.

As a single coordination entity, IMS delivers an integrated end-to-end approach that aligns multimodal transportation activities and enhances operational efficiency.

Within limits of delegated authority, the Movement Control Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 1) Receives client requests for transportation of military/police contingent deployment/rotation/repatriations and United Nations Owned equipment: • Assesses and identifies most feasible and cost-effective solutions.

• Analyzes, plans, implements and manages transportation of personnel and equipment of countries contributing contingents and United Nations owned equipment to and from the United Nations peacekeeping missions and other DOS clients.

• Finalizes the plan by liaison, negotiation and coordination with the clients, the relevant Permanent Mission and directly with the National Government, where necessary, prior to implementation.

• Resolves any conflicts between these organizations.

Analyzes and confirms that rotation/deployment plans are in compliance with the Guidelines for Governments contributing troops to UN Missions (that is, within the broad parameters given) and with the field missions' operational needs.

• Attends DOS meetings on allocated missions and any mission planning meetings with or on behalf of the Unit Chief and brief attendees on movement-related matters including planning parameters and current situation.

• Offers expert guidance on transportation matters to clients and management.

2) Develops and implements movement plans: • Anticipates client’s transportation requirements and develops capacity to provide responsive solutions.

• Prepares cost estimates for mandate periods for budget purposes.

• Prepares requisitions or Letters of Assist for the required movement ensuring that requirements and specifications are accurate and complete and obtains funds availability certification.

• Develops SOWs to accurately reflect transportation requirement, taking all aspects of the end-to-end movement into account.

• Coordinates requisition process with the Procurement Division (PD) to ensure that bidding and approval processes meet required timetable.

• Ensures bid document prepared by PD conforms with operational requirements and attends bid opening when necessary.

• Reviews bid responses and conducts operational and technical evaluation and analysis of the bids (including any alternate options proposed by bidders) to ensure offers meet technical requirements and matches operational needs.

Ensures vendor documentation is correct.

Prepares bid evaluation to be forwarded to the PD.

• Negotiates with Permanent Missions and/or National Governments to resolve Letters of Assist details within the required operational parameters.

Establishes financial limits as being the equivalent costs to the United Nations.

Prepares Letters of Assist submission for Committee on Contracts including justification and recommendations.

• Attends and advises Committee on Contracts on award with Unit Chief when required.

• Keeps DOS, Permanent Missions and Peacekeeping missions informed of progress throughout process.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

3) Coordinates movements of personnel and freight in support of client entities: • Implements movement plans, tasks contracted transportation assets/services, coordinates operations, monitors end-to-end delivery and performance.

• Liaises with clients to ensure standard of service is met and to build on lessons learned for further improvement.

• Establishes collaborative partnerships with service providers ensuring that contractual terms are met and services are delivered in most cost effective and efficient way.

• Collects and analyses movements data, maintains digital dashboards, and uses accurate collected data to influence decision making for service improvements and efficiency.

• Supports other Units and activities within IMS as required by the reporting officer.

ability to prepare and negotiate transportation requirements with representatives of air, sea, and surface transportation contractors;

understanding of regulations and requirements designed to ensure the safety of personnel and goods transported by contracted carriers;

ability to perform research and to evaluate and integrate information from a wide variety of sources and to assess impact on transport operations;

ability to input data and run queries as an end user using various databases.

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.

establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;

monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;

meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

uses time efficiently.

An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent degree) in supply chain management, business or public administration, transportation management or other relevant area is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A certificate in Dangerous Goods Transportation in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and/or the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and/or International Maritime Organization (IMO) is desirable.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in administration and management of transportation is required.

Experience in at least two modes of transport (air, sea, road, and rail) including the planning, coordination and executing of large-scale personnel and cargo movement operations at the international level is required.

Experience in the assessment of contract proposals for movements in two modes of transportation is required.

At least two years of experience in managing and tasking commercial freight forwarding services is required.

Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, including supply chain modules such as a Transportation Management (TM) module or equivalent is required.

Experience in handling dangerous goods cargo, including packaging and documentation is desirable.

Experience working in, or in support of, an international organization's field presence (including peacekeeping operations, political missions, or specialized agencies, funds, and programs) is desirable.

Experience in sourcing, cleaning and preparing data, selecting and developing visualization/metrics in transportation, procurement, and/or supply chain management is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this job opening, English is required.

Either French or Spanish is desirable.

The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

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

• This position is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations.

Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.

Qualifications and requirements are not explicitly stated in the original description.

The role requires the ability to perform the duties outlined, including experience in transportation/movement control, logistics, or a related field.