Air Operations Assistant (AVSEC)

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.

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), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Air Terminal Unit, or in his/her absence Air Operations Officer, the UNV Air operations assistant(AVSEC) will be responsible for managing mission Aviation security Operations as follows:

• Develop the details of a security plan and Avsec documentation • Review the safety and security measures presently in use for the protection of air cargo in coordination with other relevant agencies and units. • Design, develop and implement an AVSEC SOP within the confines of the DPKO Aviation Manual and other related international regulations and practices.. • Review safety and security measures aboard aircraft in flight and anti-hijacking procedures, security devices and systems used, information and intelligence collection and dissemination procedures. • Organize, prepare and present training curriculum and courses for personnel engaged in AVSEC Functions • Routine safety and security assessments to the regions and prepare re-ports • Crew briefing on any Avsec related issues • Coordinate with aviation safety on Mission Avsec concerns • Provide on-job training for national staff and other entities supporting UNMISS operations • Routinely brief the Chief Aviation Officer on AVSEC matters and dis-cuss any issues of concern. • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by Chief Air Terminal or 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 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: mature and responsible; • 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 security with emphasis in oversight, supervisory and management of an AVSEC program at an international airport.

Experience in the planning, organization and implementation of security practices for the safeguarding of civil Aviation, aerodromes and facilities and appreciation of the legal basis of AVSEC and restricted articles regulations.

Familiar with ICAO AVSEC training program and other relevant ICAO Annexes and documents or relevant military aviation security experience in lieu. Familiar with universal ICAO Aviation Security program and audits. Knowledge of International Civil Aviation organization(ICAO) , Inter-national Air Transport Association (IATA) procedures and regulations. Knowledge of the principles of operation and use of security devices and equipment including surveillance, detection and intrusion alarm systems in relation to purely domestic, mixed and international regulations. Should be able to organize and implement bomb threat response, anti-hijacking procedures and other security measures. Working knowledge of ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs) relevant to the Aviation security specialty; ICAO Annex 17 , ICAO Security manual for the safeguarding of civil aviation acts of unlawful interference (DOC8973). Current Dangerous goods certificate is an added advantage. Knowledge, training and experience in intelligence is highly desirable Experience in UN field missions is an asset.

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.