A: In
accordance wit...
A: In
accordance with the UNVIM guidelines, the incumbent will conduct document
verification (desk review) of the clearance requests submitted to UNVIM in
order to facilitate the provision of a certificate of clearance for legitimate
commercial imports and humanitarian cargo destined to the Yemen Red Sea Ports
while ensuring compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution
2216 (2015).
- Create a case file on the internal database for all received
clearance requests.
- Ensure the
verification process of the clearance requests is conducted in a timely and
efficient manner.
- Thoroughly assess, analyse and investigate the clearance
requests and request for supporting documents where necessary.
- Conduct internal discussions and consultations with
Coordination Officers, Monitors, Inspectors and other UNVIM staff to obtain a
consensus on requests and resolve any discrepancies before the request is
cleared for further processing.
- Ensure the cargo does not contain any prohibited items as
per UNSCR 2216 (2015) and as declared by the requesting entity.
- Categorize the cargo list into Food, humanitarian cargo and
suspected cargo if required.
B: In accordance with the UNVIM
guidelines, ensure 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.
- Work with importers, traders and port authorities to process
container screening and inspections are compliant with UN and Government of
Yemen guidelines.
- Monitor the screening and inspection process of suspected
items in trans-shipment ports as outlined in UNSCR 2216(2015).
- Ensure that the relevant sections of the database are
populated properly
- Prepare 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 ensure monitoring of the primary and
secondary inspections of vessels and cargo in international waters or
designated regional trans-shipment ports respectively.
- Receive and obtain all relevant information and documents from
relevant UNVIM colleagues or database sources.
- Coordinate the inspection planning dates, times and procedures
with internal and external entities.
- Ensure the inspection of the vessel, cargo and crew is
conducted according to UN guidelines.
- Obtain relevant documents from shipping entities and port
authorities.
- Draft inspection reports listing the conclusions of the inspection for
the UN Security Council.
Impact of results:
Facilitate 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).