AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 151,606 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting These positions are located within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The Air Operations Officers will be based in Bamako, Kidal, Mopti, Tessalit, Tombouctou and Gao. The Air Operations Officers will report to the Chief Aviation Officer.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitors air operations activities and ensures that they are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATOs), Standard Operating Procedures, UN directives, Department of Operational Support (DOS) Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country's Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs).
• Determines the most suitable air asset to be utilized in terms of cost, safety and efficiency.
• Reviews all operational and logistical mission flight requests.
• Manages special mission and VIP flight requests and manifests.
• Reviews, plans and coordinates daily projected task orders and air support requirements.
• Prepares and publishes mission materials, flight schedules, air task orders and issues them to flight crews
• Develops and implements aviation standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with the DOS Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country's AIPs.
• Ensures that flight crews are briefed and conversant with UN policies, flight safety procedures and latest applicable aviation standard requirements.
• Ensures that appropriate reference documents are readily available and accessible to all flight crew members and aviation personnel.
• Coordinates integrated Search and Rescue air operations.
• Coordinates weather observation, forecasting development and dissemination of weather information.
• Manages daily flight operations through Flight Following.
• Liaises closely with other Sections, international organizations/agencies concerning aviation movement matters.
• Prepares inputs, data and estimates for budget reporting and planning purposes.
• Acts for the Chief Aviation Officer in his/her absence when required.
• Coordinates high-level issues and activities with the host government & airport authorities for airfield operations and projects such as Performance Based Navigation, Security.
• Initiate procurement process of airport/AIRFIELDS/HLS equipment and systems such as airfield lighting, navigation equipment, ARFF vehicles/equipment and others needed to support Mission aviation operations.
• Prepares Scope of Work and Scope of Requirements, technical evaluations, ground support evaluations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Advanced technical qualifications, including authoritative knowledge and wide exposure to the full range of fixed-wing and helicopter air operations and aviation safety issues; ability to advise senior management on approaches and techniques related to highly complex/sensitive issues; recognized expertise in the field; demonstrated capacity for intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives and translate it into a results-oriented work programme; ability to comprehend and reconcile the diverse features of air operations; ability to plan and develop a unified aviation system to meet the needs of the Mission; knowledge of the technical capabilities of the various aircraft. 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.

Planning & 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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Air Traffic Management is required. Training and certification as a commercial Pilot, or Air Traffic Controller is required. National driving license Category B is required. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of education, professional training, certification in air transport, and two (2) additional years of experience in air transportation related occupation, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in at least two of the following occupations directly related to the air transport operations is required: Air Operations; Aviation Standards, Quality Assurance; Air navigation/Traffic Control; d. Resource Management – Resource Planning and Performance Control (Budget/Finance/Accounting, Personnel, Equipment, Services for Air Transportation); Airfields Management – UN, Commercial, and Military Ground Handlers, and other service providers/contractors; Contract Administration – Commercial and Military Air Carriers, Ground Handlers, and other service providers/contractors; Standardization practices (e.g. developing of Policies, Regulations, SOPs, Aviation Training Programs); Experience of Civil Aviation Authority/Regulator.

At least two 2 years of managerial experience on a position directly related to the coordination or regulation of complex aeronavigation and air traffic and navigation services (ATNS) OR air transport operations in the international environment is required.

Knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations is desirable.

Experience working in a UN organization, peacekeeping or other field operations is desirable

Experience in use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirabe

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

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/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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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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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