Air Operations Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of OIC Air Operations Bor , the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Pre-Planning of activities within the state, which is submitted to Mission Air Operations Center(MAOC) for approval;
• Prepare Air tasking Orders(ATOs) from the daily flight schedule (DFS) and providing them to crew for execution;
• Processing Daily Flight schedule into AIMS;
• Monitor all Flights in the states and those transisting from Juba or other Air Regions and providing timely resources to enable turn round;
• Coordinate with Local Civil Aviation Officials for smooth and efficient air operations;
• Conduct a briefing to Aircrew and state aviation personnel on Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and other available information concerning flight operations;
• Liaise with the Field State administrator (FAO) re all aviation requirements for the state and any TOB/COB/CSB within the state;
• Securing mine and security clearance, and threat assessment reports;
• Responsible in taking charge of of all aviation property in the state including air assets and aviation equipment;
• Provide weather reports at destinations and alternate airfields;
• Prepare report for all changes and deviations to OIC Air Operations, MAOC duty officer and Chief Air Operations;
• Prepare report and filing for all observed safety hazards in the state;
• Maintain on database of crew lists and Risk/Threat assessment forms;
• Responsible in checking Fuel status and availability both in the state and any relevant TOB/CSB;
• Prepare daily Sitreps and submit to Juba after last flght;
• Verifying the Aircraft Use Reports for state based air assets on daily basis and file information in the relevant Electronic databases in accordance with UN requirements;
• Ensure all AUR’s are forwarded to Technical Compliance Unit in Juba on time;
• Monitor crew duty times and air assets flight hour utilization;
• Participate in capacity building to National staff members;
• Provide Flight following to aircraft within Bor and keeping a log;
• Checking of service ability of aviation Equipment on daily basis;
• Checking of Runway condition and submit HLS & Ramp hazard report to Juba before flight Operations;
• Provide apron management and bay allocation for accommodating different categories of aircraft during peak Hour;
• Perfom any other duties as assigned by the OIC Air operations Bor, Chief Air operations or the Chief Aviation Officer.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments:

Should have proven training in the Aviation Industry; Flight Dispatch certificate; Air traffic control certificate; Cabin crew certificate and Flight Operations certificate are all desirable,

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

At least 3 Years of experience in the Aviation industry (Flight Operations/Dispatch certificate, Air traffic Control certificate are desirable).

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Air transport, air traffic control and safety

Area of expertise details:

Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.)

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 28 April 2021