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Job Title:    Air Operations Officer 

Organisation: United
Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS)

Duty Station:  Entebbe,
Uganda

Job Opening number: 21-Transportation-DOS-145753-J-Entebbe (O)

Reports to: Chief,
Air Transport Service, Logistics

Grade: P3

About US:

The Department of
Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to
client entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices
away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

Key Duties and 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
  airfields projects and equipment.
• Plan, review and develop airfield infrastructure in close coordination
  with missions to be served and UNHQ in the areas of Management Service
  Agreement, Air Traffic Management/Communication Navigation System and
  Aviation Ground Support Equipment.
• Provide assistance to oversee the management of airfield development
  plan and rehabilitation projects for field missions in collaboration with
  ICAO.
• Provision of training of staff to conduct airfield and ground handling,
  pallet loading, 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 Chief TMICC.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Department of Operational
  Support (DOS) Air Operations Officer job should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 two
  additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  advanced university degree. 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.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
  air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least five (3) years
  of managerial experience on a position directly related to the
  coordination of complex air transport operations in the international
  environment is required.
• Experience in aviation safety and 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 (inclusive of peacekeeping
  operations, special political missions, agencies, funds and programmes),
  or of other similar international organizations is desirable.
• Languages: fluency
  in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
  advantage.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge
  of diverse air transport operations, including phases on the Invitation to
  Bid, Request for Proposals, Letters of Assist, etc. Ability to review
  alternative options and select most effective and cost efficient mode of
  transport of equipment, supplies and personnel to and from field missions.
  Ability to provide technical leadership; strong negotiating skills and
  ability to influence others to reach 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.

How to Apply:

All candidates who
wish to join the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS)

should apply online
at the link below.

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Deadline: 28^th March 2021

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