Port Operations Officer- (for internal candidates only)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. - Supervisor: The incumbent is responsible to the Senior Logistics Officer, A 17. - Supervisees: Not Applicable Responsibilities• Correlates shipping information on the arrival of goods and maintains up-to-date ERP records thereof. Arranges for Customs exemptions and prepares all necessary documents to facilitate the imports to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Customs Offices of the Host Government. • Ensures that goods are efficiently and safely cleared from port or transit locations, surveys problematic shipments; raises claims, documents and other reports necessary for claim and record purposes. • Undertakes and controls port payments, the upkeeps of accurate records of all transactions made and prepares reports and correspondence as required. • Arranges the safe dispatch of supplies and equipment from port to supply destination. • Plans and supervises receipt of Agency-sponsored supplies at ports’ temporary storage in the port area, if and when required; coordinates the survey of UNRWA vehicles with Customs Authority and observes the scraping process of the vehicles under the Customs supervision. • Arranges with local authorities, port and customs clearance of all Agency supplies including personal effect of UNRWA staff; ensures minimum storage period to avoid unnecessary charges. • Administers the Agency’s contracts with the clearing agents, ensures the application of their provisions and that services are rendered satisfactorily; arranges for quality control inspection of supplies on receipt at port in coordination with the Materials Inspector. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. In addition, the following competencies apply. • Planning and organizing. • Applying Technical Expertise. • Analyzing. • Learning and researching. • Following Instructions and Procedures. Education• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Business Administration or any field related to the above functions. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work Experience* You are required to have at least four years’ experience in Supply, Port and Customs Operation and/or commercial shipping/forwarding company including demonstrated experience with commercial port operations * You are required to have a university degree from an accredited educational institution in Business Administration or any field related to the above functions. * Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. * Do you have any outside activities or political affiliations that could potentially influence your ability to perform your duties with UNRWA? You are required to explain. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. * Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs., owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A \"yes\" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. * Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).