Air Operations Assistant

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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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021).

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

• Receive AURs for aircraft based in Bor and check that the applicable accompanying documents such as fuel slip, passenger & cargo manifests and ATOs are attached and process them daily in both lotus notes database and AIMS; • Liaise with the planners in Bor to ensure that all flights are planned and validated in AIMS; • Coordinate with the FAO in Bor to solve any problems that the aircrew may encounter in their accommodation, meals, and transportation; • Liaise with the air carrier site manager based in Bor to ensure that all UNOE allocated to the crews are returned upon the termination/end of the carrier’s contract; • Coordinate with Camp Management and Cafeteria in Bor to provide and accommodation and meals for the crew who remain over in Bor; • Coordinate with the air carrier in Bor and Accommodation Management Unit (ACM) to ensure that the crews accommodation meet acceptable standards; • Monitor and check technical compliance of LOA’s and commercial contracts base in Bor in relation with aircraft maintenance; • Monitor maintenance of all aircraft based in Bor and ensure that they are airworthy before tasking; • Receive and approve aircraft maintenance and ground engine run requests; • Release aircraft to service for Mission tasking after scheduled/unscheduled maintenance; • Provide Flight following services as per established MOU with Government of South Sudan as directed by the OIC Air Ops Bor; • Performing any other duties as assigned by the OIC Air operations Bor, Chief Air operations or the Chief Aviation Officer.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Aviation Industry

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.

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

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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