AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)-Laayoune. The Air Operations Assistant at this level reports to the Air Operations Officer.

Responsibilities - Conduct periodical surveys of MINURSO-operated airfields to ensure required standards for safe operation are met. - Ensure safe and professional conduct of ground activities at airfields and helipads. - Assist in the development, revision and implementation of Airfield Management Unitrelated Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with the current UN DOS Aviation Manual, Host Nation AIP, Company Operations Manual and CAA regulations of air carrier registry - Conduct regular visits to team sites to ensure that airfield equipment is in operational condition and replace it when necessary. - Track airfield equipment stock for its timely replenishment. - Maintain and regularly update the "Airfield Equipment Status" database and "Airfields and HLS status" directory - Conduct ad-hoc site surveys of temporary helicopter landing sites and inspection of unpaved runways and helicopter landing sites after maintenance providing adequate information to the Chief Aviation Officer for certification of surveyed sites for operations. - Continually cooperate with Engineering Section in relation to maintenance and rehabilitation of un-surfaced airfields - During team sites visit, monitor aircraft fuelling operations to ensure safety procedures are followed - Monitor serviceability of firefighting equipment and facilitate its repair or replacement by the Security Section if necessary. - Report any breaches of instructions, regulations and safety procedures to the supervisor and ensure the immediate cessation of any such activities. Liaise with Mission offices and Air Carriers' Site Managers in relation to aviation activities. - Conduct briefing to new Air Operations personnel and aircrews. - Conduct specific briefings at the team sites to Military staff assigned to perform the duty of Air Terminal Officers. - Ensure that landing sites were equipped with serviceable equipment, including those necessary for the conduct of day/night medical evacuation (e.g. night landing lights, illuminated windsocks, meteorological weather stations). - Ensure that military personnel responsible for the facilities and related equipment at remotely located team sites perform functional checks. - Conduct regular assessments of aircraft rescue and firefighting and airport medical facilities, airport ramp operations, apron and runway/landing areas, helipads and helicopter landing areas and fuel services. - Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis. - Perform other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Good knowledge of all forms of air transportation activities. Thorough knowledge of air operations related to processing and safety requirements. Knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations. Ability to work independently in managing difficulty. Proven analytical and evaluative skills. Advance Knowledge of aviation radio communication terminology and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job - Specific Qualification A valid driver's license is required.

Work Experience At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in Aviation, including at least 4 years in air terminal activities is required.

A Valid certificate in Aviation Risk Management (ARM) or similar is required.

Experience in the use and implementation of Aviation Information Management Suite (AIMS) is required.

Experience in international operations in a post-conflict environment is desirable.

Experience in the development and implementation of Standards Operating Procedures in Aviation is desirable.

Training in Emergency Planning and Response Management is desirable.

Training in Aviation Safety Management System is desirable.

One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French and Arabic is an Advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. MINURSO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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