Monitor, UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism,
Djibouti, Al-Hodaida, Jeddeh and Dubai
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Closing date: Tuesday, 17 July 2018
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- Creates a case file on the internal database for all received clearance requests.
- Ensures the verification process of the clearance requests is conducted in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assesses, analyses and investigates the clearance requests and request for supporting documents where necessary.
- Conducts internal discussions and consultations with Coordination Officers, Monitors, Inspectors and other UNVIM staff to obtain a consensus on requests and resolves any discrepancies before the request is cleared for further processing.
- Ensures the cargo does not contain any prohibited items as per UNSCR 2216 (2015) and as declared by the requesting entity.
- Categorises the cargo list into Food, humanitarian cargo and suspected cargo if required.
B: In accordance with the UNVIM guidelines, represents UNVIM during the monitoring, screening, inspection, seizure and disposal processes of containerized, bulk or break bulk cargo destined to Yemen’s Red Sea Ports in international waters or trans-shipment ports.
- Works with importers, traders and port authorities to process container screening and inspections are compliant with UN and Government of Yemen guidelines.
- Monitors the screening and inspection process of suspected items in trans-shipment ports as outlined in UNSCR 2216(2015).
- Ensures that the relevant sections of the database are populated properly
- Prepares monitoring and inspection reports as per the reporting templates and provide them to the Coordination Officers for onward perusal.
C: In accordance with the UNVIM guidelines, oversee primary and secondary inspections of vessels and cargo in international waters or designated regional trans-shipment ports respectively.
- Verifies relevant information and documents from relevant UNVIM colleagues or database sources.
- Coordinates the inspection planning dates, times and procedures with internal and external entities.
- Ensures the inspection of the vessel, cargo and crew is conducted according to UN guidelines.
- Engages shipping entities and port authorities to obtain relevant documents.
- Drafts inspection reports listing the conclusions of the inspection for the UN Security Council.
Impact of Results Facilitates the unimpeded free-flow of commercial items to areas of Yemen not under the control of the Government of Yemen and ensure all shipments are compliant with UNSCR 2216 (2015).