Aviation Safety Officer NOC (12 months Fixed Term renewable Contract) JHB, South Africa

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 11 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

As per WFP aviation safety policy published in the Aviation Safety Unit – Manual (ASU-M), WFP promotes and standardizes the safety of WFP aviation. WFP is committed to developing and implementing effective strategies, regulatory frameworks and processes to ensure that aviation activities in WFP operations achieve the highest practicable level of safety. Within the mentioned context, WFP has an independent Aviation Safety Unit (ASU) with functional reporting lines to WFP senior management. Safety Assurance will be performed by Aviation Safety Unit and enforced by WFP Aviation Service. Job holders are likely to lead aviation operations for a single aircraft base or support senior Aviation Officers on large and/or complex operations in the field or global HQ initiatives, providing expertise and focus on a specific area of aviation such as aviation safety, cargo transportation or passenger transportation.

JOB PURPOSE

As established in the ASU-M, reporting directly to the Regional Aviation Safety Officer (RASO), the National Aviation Safety Officer provides technical support in generation, analysis and management of aviation safety information and its aspects that contribute to the efficient implementation of safety management processes and safe and efficient WFP air transport services. Staff will be required to work in Johannesburg duty station and frequently travel to our second largest aviation operation in DRC.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Conduct periodic assessments of Air Operator Certificate Holders contracted by WFP to review compliance with the applicable regulations/WFP contractual requirements.
2. Ensure that received hazard and occurrence reports and other safety information are processed for analysis and measurement of safety performance using the WFP program (ECCAIRS).
3. Ensure the currency of the ASU repository of safety communication documents.
4. Provide technical advice and training to aviation staff on aviation safety matters to promote safe aviation operations.
5. Conduct periodic assessments of Air Operator Certificate Holders and Aviation Field Operations (AFO) to ensure compliance with the applicable aviation standards and regulations.
6. Perform aviation safety monitoring, identify aviation hazards and ensure that internal quality control systems are in place and relevant records efficiently processed.
7. Collect and analyze safety data, prepare timely and accurate reports and disseminate significant safety information to all concerned parties.
8. Participate in and support safety and quality processes such as audits and inspections including aviation accident or incident investigations.
9. Perform accurate analysis of occurrences, prepare reports documenting assessment findings, formulate recommendations and track corrective actions to help prevent similar occurrences.
10. Assist in the management and delivery of aviation safety services, support implementation of Aviation Field Operation Safety Program and contribute to exchange advisory information with other partners in aviation industry.
11. Support Aviation staff in other offices, provide advice and disseminate required information.
12. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• First University degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Engineering or Airport Management, Air Transport Management, Aviation Quality Assurance or other relevant field. Additional training and knowledge of aviation is essential; preferably with valid airline pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, engineering licence, flight dispatcher’s licence, or air traffic controller’s licence.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialised knowledge of the principles and practices related to the aviation safety and assurance programs.
• In depth knowledge of occurrence reporting system.
• Knowledge in Aircraft Accident Investigation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to give and receive technical information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in the relevant field.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language and Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

• This is a 1 Year Renewable Fixed Term Contract.
• Net monthly salary range: R 72 059 to R 84 870.00.
• Benefits: 30 Days Annual Leave, Pension & Medical Insurance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

This Vacancy Announcement will close on 11 November 2022 at 11:59pm South African time.

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This position is open to South African nationals only

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.