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Job Title:    Air Operations Assistant

Organisation: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Vacancy Code: 23-Transportation-MONUSCO-220428-R-Entebbe (M)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Grade: G5

About US:

Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Job Summary:   This position is in the Aviation Section of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The incumbent will be based in Entebbe (Uganda), and will report to the Chief Air Operations Officer – Entebbe Logistics Base.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible of the following duties:

• Carry out Flight operations tasks including assisting with scheduling of UN Flights, arranging airspace and landing clearances, and ordering Ground Handling services.
• Assist aircrew in their dispatch at the airport, Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agent regarding all requirements for aircrew facilitation.
• Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agents for all issues related to operations with Mission aircraft, including but not limited to the following: cleaning services, ground handling equipment, refueling, transportation and verification of service ordered.
• Check weather forecast, NOTAMs.
• Use radios and Flight Tracking systems to monitor the position and movements of UN aircraft.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, related to flight following, aircraft dispatch and technical compliance.
• Enter reports into the radio log, complete radio logs in accordance with DFS Aviation standards.
• Complete the Operations Risk Management Checklist.
• Coordinate with local Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority and Air Force Base Authority), all requirements in support of Mission air operations, including but limited to airport passes, authorizations, escorting staff in and out of the airport, plan and coordinate the maintenance hangar space, support equipment required, etc.
• Collect and analyze AURs (Aircraft Use Report) and prepare FHR (Flight Hour Reports) to each flight and for all types of aircraft on daily basis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Air Operations Assistant job must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent. Required.
• Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Air Traffic Control or graduation from equivalent military establishment or military/air traffic control training is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in Air Transport Operations is required.
• Experience in air transportation, air traffic control operations, aviation safety or aviation engineering is required.
• Languages: Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required; Knowledge of French is desirable.

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.
• Planning and 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’ needs 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 projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 22^nd November 2023

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