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• Actively
  monitor air operations activities and ensure that they are conducted in
  compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATOs), Standard Operating Procedures,
  UN directives, Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) Aviation
  Manual, ICAO standards and recommended practices, IATA rules and
  procedures and the host country’s Aeronautical Information Publications
  (AIPs).
• Determine
  the most suitable air asset to be utilized in terms of cost, safety and
  efficiency.
• Regularly
  review all operational and logistical mission flight requests.
• Oversee
  special mission and VIP flight requests and manifests.
• Keenly
  review, plan and coordinate daily projected task orders and air support
  requirements.
• In
  charge of preparing and publishing mission materials, flight schedules,
  air task orders and issue them to flight crews
• Develop
  and implement aviation standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance
  with the DPKO Aviation Manual, ICAO standards and recommended practices,
  IATA rules and procedures and the host country’s AIPs.
• Make
  sure that flight crews are briefed and conversant with the UN policies,
  flight safety procedures and latest applicable aviation standard
  requirements.
• Ensure
  that appropriate reference documents are readily available and accessible
  to all flight crew members and aviation personnel.
• Coordinate
  integrated Search and Rescue air operations.
• Coordinate
  weather observation, forecasting development and dissemination of weather
  information.
• Oversee
  the daily flight operations through the Flight Following.
• Work
  in liaison with other Sections, international organizations/agencies
  concerning aviation movement matters.
• Prepare
  inputs, data and estimates for budget reporting and planning purposes.
• Perform
  any other related duties as required.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations MONUSCO Air Operations Officer
  career opportunity must have completed High school or hold an equivalent
  diploma.
• Possession
  of technical or vocational certificate in Aviation Management,
  Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Air Transportation Management or Air
  Traffic Control, is required. Training as a Commercial Pilot, or an Air
  Crew, or Aeronautical Engineer, or Air Traffic Controller, or Flight
  Dispatcher, or equal military certification, is required.
• A
  minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in air
  transport operations, with at least 2 years at the international level.
• Prior
  experience in managing air operations of international, peacekeeping or
  military nature and a thorough knowledge of UN financial regulations and
  rules are desirable.
• sManagerial
  experience in commercial air charter operations is also desirable. The
  minimum years of relevant experience are reduced to 5 years for candidates
  who possess a first level University degree.
• 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.

• 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;
• Possess
  the 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;
• Working
  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.

• 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.

• 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.

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