Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Movement Control Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), in Entebbe. The incumbent reports to the Supervisor/Chief of MOVCON.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the prompt and secure transportation of goods, including the exportation of human remains, in compliance with all safety standards and organizational protocols, which entails registration and record maintenance. Within delegated authority, the Heavy Vehicle Operator will be responsible for the following duties: • Operates heavy and light vehicles. • Operates Material Handling Equipment (MHE). • Conduct pre-operational checks to ensure equipment functionality and safety • Load, unload, and transport cargo within the warehouse, maintaining stability and preventing damage • Establishes service or repair status, following applicable regulations. • Maintains logs of working hours / vehicle services, secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. • Secure cargo for transport using appropriate methods (straps, netting, etc.). • Prepare and verify shipping documentation for airport cargo deliveries. • Focal point for offloading all types of vehicles from contractor trucks and verify that equipment is not damaged, and all the necessary tools are available while adhering to all transport regulations. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring the safe storage of equipment and materials. • Perform basic maintenance tasks on assigned equipment as instructed. • Report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or damaged cargo to the supervisor immediately. • Participate in safety training programs and adhere to all UN safety policies and procedures. • Follow instructions from supervisors and maintain clear communication during operations. • Checks conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. • Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles/ MHE, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and performs minor repairs. • Keeps the heavy vehicles, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order. • Reports to the unit supervisor any incidents encountered on the road. • Reports serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel. • Keeps a log of his/her activities. • Monitors road conditions and watches for traffic congestion. • Follows all applicable traffic laws. • Keeps logs of fuel consumption, maintenance etc. • Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of accident. • Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given. • • Follow instructions from supervisors and maintain clear communication during operations. • Performs any other tasks as required. Cargo Handling. • Compliance with best practices in safely handling all cargo delivered, collected, or stored. • Ensure all received cargo is appropriately placed in its designated area for future movement. • Ensure that all cargo movement during loading and offloading of trucks has the correct documentation. • Ensuring all consignments are labeled correctly, including consignor and consignee details. • Receive incoming cargo from Self-accounting units and HTU and cross-check against the manifest. • Ensure accuracy of cargo manifests, customs clearance, and related documentation when loading trucks for dispatch. • Delivery human remains to the airport for export and ensure correctness of airway bill and accompanying documents including verification of cancelled passport, embalming and certificate of death. • Possess a valid driver’s license with endorsements required for the vehicles used for airport deliveries. • Be familiar with airport cargo handling procedures, including security protocols and documentation requirements. • Understand and adhere to time-sensitive deadlines for airport cargo deliveries. • Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with airport personnel. Data Entry and Verification • Ensure Transit cargo information is presented for input in the backlog report database. • Make sure all cargo of dangerous goods are separated and identified with the correct documentation. • Make sure that Cold Chain Cargo is correctly stored and that the Cold Storage facility is Operational. • Confirm that all data for consignments is accurately presented for shipment. • Collect and collate freight agent documents upon presentation of inbound freight. • Ensure that all documents related to the importation on the manifest (load lists) are accurate before receipt of all consignments. • Arranges customs clearance and related documentation. • Lift and carry cargo as required and ensure cargo (including dangerous cargo) is loaded according to International Regulations. • Informs appropriate consignees on delivery of items. • transfer of baggage to the terminal area and follow up on misplaced or damaged baggage. • Maintains unit files as required (both in hard and soft copies), as well as administrative instructions and other related documentation. • Provides general office support services such as drafting routine correspondence and distribution to various officials. • Verify all documents during delivery and dispatch of all commercial cargo for import and export purposes. • Performs other duties as may be assigned

Competencies

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in performing tasks, observing deadlines, and achieving results. It is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns and shows persistence when faced with complex problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts following a final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one’s position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid driver’s license in types B, C, D, and E is required. (Please attach a copy of the driver’s license to the attachments area).

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years as a Heavy Vehicle operator and Material Handling Equipment operator is required. Progressively responsible experience in movement operations acquired through commercial air/sea/road/rail operations, commercial freight forwarding, or military logistics is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This job opening is to identify the most qualified candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Candidates endorsed by the FCRB but not selected will be placed on the ( HEAVY VEHICLE OPERATOR – G3) roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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