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This is a FS-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-6 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) of the Aviation Section with duty station Bamako, The Air Operations Officer will supervise Resource Planning and Performance Control Unit and s/he reports to the Chief Aviation Officer.

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

•Monitors that air operations activities are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Standard Operating Procedures, UN directives, Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country’s Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP); •Works on the administration of activities related to the quality assurance and standardization (including aviation risk management); •Coordinates aviation operations compliance activities and monitors technical and safety performance of aviation assets assigned to the Mission; •Conducts internal audits, prepares trends analysis and recommends corrective/preventive measures; •Develops and implements aviation standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with the DPO/DOS Aviation Manual, and UN Regulatory framework •Provides initial/on job training to new aviation flight crew personnel, and monitors that aviation personnel, are briefed and conversant with UN policies, flight safety procedures and latest applicable aviation standard requirements; •Prepares inputs, data and estimates for budget proposal and assists Chief Aviation Officer in budget and performance control management; •Prepares aviation section Demand Planning & Supply Network (DP/SNP) plan; •Prepares scope of requirements for establishment of aviation section resources and support contracts; •Verifies and processes invoices for payment to vendors for aviation related services; •Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: 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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education A high school or equivalent diploma is required. The minimum years of relevant work experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level university degree

Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Air Traffic Management, or graduation from equivalent military educational establishment is required.

Training as a Commercial Pilot, or a Flight Navigator, or an Aeronautical/Maintenance/Flight Engineer, or an Air Traffic Controller, or a Flight Operations Officer, or equal military qualification is desirable.

Work Experience At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in at least two years of the following occupations directly related to air transport operations is required:

1. Contract management; 2. Quality/Safety assurance; 3. Resource management; 4. Budget/finance/accounting for air transportation services/activities/operations. Practical experience in field of Aviation at International Level in a complex, high risk/threat, volatile, conflict or post-conflict environments is required. Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required. Knowledge and experience in using large scale databases and using SAP or a similar ERP (e.g. UMOJA and aviation related applications) is required. Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable. Experience in developing Statements of Requirements and Scope of Works for Aviation Specialized Goods and Support Services, as well as Conduct evaluations on goods and services bids is desirable. Knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions 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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