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 the Aviation Section within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The Air Operations Assistant will be based in Juba and will report directly to the Chief, Air Operations Unit. Juba is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will carry out the following duties:

Publish, coordinate and schedule air transportation in accordance with the Department of Field Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Local Area Procedures; •Provide inputs to the management about the efficient, economical and safe use of the UN air assets by bringing deficiencies to the attention of an officer.•Monitor technical and safety performance of aviation assets; •Correct flight safety deficiencies; •Monitor and evaluate compliance with the DFS Aviation Safety Programme. •Co-ordinate distribution of aviation safety publicity document to appropriate areas within the mission by ensuring timely production of documents.•Confirm all aircraft are airworthy in accordance with Annex 8 of the Chicago Convention and properly certified;•Assist in the development and implementation of Mission Aviation SOPs in compliance with current DFS Aviation Manual, Host Nation AIPs, Annex 6 of the Chicago Convention and the CAA regulations of air carrier country of registry by making recommendations to the Officer.•Perform inspections of aircraft and aircrews to ensure compliance with the provisions of aviation contracts for operational and administrative acceptance in accordance with the long term charter agreement/ contract or Letter of Assists (LOAs);•Produce aircraft performance, carrier assessment and contract completion reports;•Develop Air Tasking Order/flight schedules and monitor aircraft utilization and flight activities; •Liaise with relevant aviation authorities for the coordination of flight clearances; •Document flying hours incurred by Mission aircrafts and produce a monthly aircraft utilization report (AUR) to be sent to the Air Transport Services UNHQ; •Perform other duties as assigned.Work implies frequent interaction with the following:Staff of the work section, Transport, Travel and Aviation staffHQ Aviation Section.Port Authority personnel within and outside of the field mission areaUN Agencies Aviation SectionResults Expected: A well organized and efficient Air Operations Unit capable of carrying out the safe and efficient transportation to and from the field mission of both civilian and military personnel as well as equipment and goods. The planning, coordinating, adjusting and monitoring of all operational and safety activities simultaneously in an effective and timely manner. The provision of timely and well explained information on aviation safety requirements and related UN rules, regulations and safety procedures to field mission staff.

Competencies Professionalism Proven analytical and evaluation skills. Thorough knowledge of all forms of air transportation activities. Thorough knowledge of air operations related safety requirements. Ability to work independently in managing difficult and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities; demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills. 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas 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 audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Air Traffic Control or graduation from equivalent military establishment or military/air traffic control training is required.

Work Experience At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation including at least 4 years in an occupation directly related to air transport operations, air traffic control/air navigation services, airport terminal operations, or aviation electronic applications is required.

Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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