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 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Goma in the office of the Chief Aviation Officer. Goma is classified at "D" hardship level, and it is a non- family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Manage and administer all provision of support activities related to airfield projects and equipment. • Plan, review and develop airfield infrastructure in close coordination with local civil aviation authorities • Provide assistance to oversee the management of airfield development plan and rehabilitation projects • Provision of training of staff to conduct airfield and ground handling, marshaling of aircraft, helicopter under-slung loads, cargo handling operations, including use of airport fire vehicles, aviation ground support equipment and main handling equipment. • Lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of skills. • Negotiate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for the repair and maintenance of aprons, runways, helipads, taxiways, hangars, UN air terminal buildings, airfield access, fuel farms, lighting stands, drainage, grass cutting, bird control, fencing, for services, air traffic control structures, air navigation aids, GNSS and other infrastructure needs. • Conduct periodic inspections of airfields and helipads of the mission area and establish relationships with the personnel of ground handling companies and Civil Aviation Authorities. • Establish systems contracts for all types of airfields, air terminal and air/ground support equipment for field mission(s) support. • Through the Fire Marshals ensure provisions of firefighting and rescue services at heliports/airfields. • Coordinate with the host country's airports authority and Civil Aviation Authority on issues and matters concerning operation of airfields/helipads. • Monitor the physical state of landing sites helipads, assigned buildings, hangars and other relevant assets. • Ensure accurate placement of all helipad firefighting equipment and proper grounds maintenance. • Ensure that proper refueling facilities are provided and procedures are in place. • Through the meteorological officer/assistant ensure that meteorological services are available at the airfield/helipad. • Provide advice of any landing Zone surface problems • Perform other functions as assigned by the CAVO

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of diverse air transport operations, including airfield infrastructure requirement, technical evaluations, Letters of Assist, etc. Ability to provide technical leadership; strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others to reach an agreement. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to transport operations and related matters. Ability to complete in-depth analyses and to formulate conclusions and recommendations. Knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' need and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in project; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Aviation Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or graduation from an equivalent military educational establishment is required. A first-level university degree in one of the above specified fields in combination with professional training, certification in air transport operations, and two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience in air transport or in a related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Air Traffic Control License (ATC), Flight Operations Officer License or Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License, or an equivalent license from the military air transport establishment is required. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or its military equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least three (3) years of managerial experience in a position directly related to the coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required. Experience in aviation safety and/or aviation quality management is desirable. Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable. Experience in managing international air transport operations in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience in managing airfield and HLS infrastructure is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in Oral and Written English is required. Knowledge of French or another UN official language 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. The United Nations Secretariat 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.