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UNSOS Middle Shebelle, South Central Somalia Post Date: 12-11-2024 Apply Before: 25-11-2024 Mission and objectives The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 established the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOs), established in 2009. UNSOS is responsible for support to AMISOM, UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM. Context Under the direct supervision of Chief Movcon and Senior Movcon Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Receive passengers and cargo movement requirements from clients and consolidate them for planning with JMCC to determine the most cost-effective mode of transport. For all movement activities, forward all documentation to up-line and down-line stations to allow the receiving station to plan their specific tasks. Supervise ground handling agents performing check-in functions. Coordinate the accurate preparation and manifesting of passengers and cargo, completion of dangerous goods declaration (if qualified), weighing of cargo, loading, and unloading. Monitor and ensure delivery of cargo and communicate shipping details to all concerned parties. Coordinate the check-in of passengers traveling on UN aircraft, including manifest confirmation/amendments, baggage identification and weighing, distribution of boarding passes, and passenger briefing. Coordinate the handling, retrieval, placement, transfer of baggage and cargo on aircraft from/to the terminal area, and follow-up on misplaced or damaged passenger baggage. Ensure cargo (including dangerous cargo) is loaded in accordance with United Nations and international regulations. Coordinate timely boarding and deplaning of passengers, while remaining aware of safety procedures. Coordinate with airfield and air terminal security by ensuring all passenger baggage or property is scanned and accounted for at the time of check-in. Prepare, compile, and maintain the weekly and monthly passenger and cargo statistics. Track and trace missing cargo and baggage. Manage the required office supplies such as stationery materials and other resources. Perform any other duties as required. Eligibility criteria Age : 18 - 80 Nationality : Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Requirements Required experience : 5 years of experience in passenger services, cargo services, or military supply chain operations. Experience in air transportation, inland transportation, and sea transportation is highly desirable. Experience in customs and shipping would be an asset. Area(s) of expertise : Logistics and Inventory, Transport Driving license : For light vehicles Required Languages : Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Logistics, Inventory, and transport Competencies and values : Integrity and professionalism, Accountability, Commitment to continuous learning, Planning and organizing, Teamwork and respect for diversity, Communication, Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods. Other information Living conditions and remarks : There is no access to local markets in Somalia, Jowhar. There are UN Contractor managed dining facilities inside the UN Compounds in Somalia. The standard and quality of food is very limited with a repetitious daily menu. Personnel may cook their own meals at common kitchen buildings situated at convenient locations within the compound. Exposure exists to a number of tropical diseases. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Inclusivity statement : United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender and other protected characteristics. Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements : Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy. Scam warning : The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shaqodoon

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