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Job Title: Air Operations Assistant
Organization: United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: ESB-2016-GS-HRS-005
Reports to: Chief Planning and Operations
Grade: GS-5
About UNESB:
The
United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB) was established by MONUSCO
(formerly MONUC) in May 2003 with 30 staff occupying 500sqm on the Entebbe
International Airport to provide logistics and operational support to Eastern
DRC. Since its establishment, the proven operational capabilities of this facility
coupled with the strategic location to neighboring missions, the reliable
logistic infrastructure and the political stability of Uganda were all valuable
considerations which prompted the expansion of ESB to its current capacity.
United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB) was established by MONUSCO
(formerly MONUC) in May 2003 with 30 staff occupying 500sqm on the Entebbe
International Airport to provide logistics and operational support to Eastern
DRC. Since its establishment, the proven operational capabilities of this facility
coupled with the strategic location to neighboring missions, the reliable
logistic infrastructure and the political stability of Uganda were all valuable
considerations which prompted the expansion of ESB to its current capacity.
Job Summary: The Air Operations Assistant will be responsible
for planning, coordinating, monitoring, including flight following and
execution of all activities and services related to air operations. These tasks
would involve the safe and efficient movement of UN personnel by air, military
contingent deployments/rotations, VIP transport, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC missions and,
food, fuel and cargo re-supply to UN team sites in accordance with the
Department of Field Support Aviation manual, Aviation Safety Programme,
Standard Operating Procedures and, International and Local Area procedures.
These would be achieved using MONUSCO and other UN air assets which are
generally aircraft contracted by the UN under Long Term Aircraft Charter
Agreement.
for planning, coordinating, monitoring, including flight following and
execution of all activities and services related to air operations. These tasks
would involve the safe and efficient movement of UN personnel by air, military
contingent deployments/rotations, VIP transport, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC missions and,
food, fuel and cargo re-supply to UN team sites in accordance with the
Department of Field Support Aviation manual, Aviation Safety Programme,
Standard Operating Procedures and, International and Local Area procedures.
These would be achieved using MONUSCO and other UN air assets which are
generally aircraft contracted by the UN under Long Term Aircraft Charter
Agreement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
: Under the
overall supervision of the Chief Air Region and the direct supervision of the
Chief Planning and Operations, the Air Operations Assistant would carry out the
following duties;
: Under the
overall supervision of the Chief Air Region and the direct supervision of the
Chief Planning and Operations, the Air Operations Assistant would carry out the
following duties;
- Ensure thorough understanding of the Air
Tasking Procedure and mission air assets (including type, performance,
capacity and location of the aircraft); - Plan Daily Flight Schedule (DFS) for the
following day, based on MONUSCO Weekly Flight Schedule and/or Special
Flight Requests (SFR); - Continually coordinate with all aviation key
players (other Air Ops units, site managers, crew, MOVCON, other Air
Regions, MAOC, etc.) in order to ensure proper scheduling and execution of
tasks; Prepare Amendments to the DFS based on requirements and Obtain
approval from the Planning Unit supervisor prior to publishing the DFS or
subsequent amendments; - Produce the required short form of MONUSCO
DFS and distribute/file accordingly; Ensure signing of the DFS by
respective crew on daily basis and brief the crew accordingly, Raise SFR
in the data base and follow up approval process; Initiate preparation of
Aviation Weekly Reports (AWR) and compile/pursue all data from other units
before sending to the Chief Air Region; - Prepare and submit Aviation Monthly Reports
(AMR); - Maintain and update all Planning Unit folders
(DFS, MONUSCO DFS, MONUSCO Final Amendments, AWR and AMR) as well as all
planning boards; - Keep record and files of all communications,
with aircraft (Radio log); To keep contact (by radio communications VHF,HF
) with all UN Aircrafts operating in and out of Mission area while flying:
to record their ATD, ETA, PAX, cargo and every 30 min the GPS position of
Each Aircraft. - Able to follow special procedures in case of
SAR operations. - Keep updated the plotting, tracking and
flight following tote board. - Prepare departure Data and made available for
crew briefing: weather, Notam if any and mission clearance; to prepare
update and upload backlogs to the intranet system for financial
implications. - Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Entebbe Support Base (ESB) Air Operations Assistant career opportunity should
hold a High School diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational
certificate in Air Transport, Aviation Engineering, Air Traffic Control,
Flight Dispatch or training from equivalent military establishments is
required. - A minimum of five years of relevant
experience in Aviation as either Air Traffic Controller / Flight
Dispatcher / Air Operations or Military equivalent positions - The applicants should be passionate about
aviation, have good experience in aviation related activities and be
capable of working in intense and high tempo operational environment. - Ability to operate HF, VHF Radios.
- Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS
Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and, the UN Lotus Notes and Data bases. - Able to drive and hold a valid Driver’s
License. - Language: Fluency in oral and written English
is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
advantage.
Personal Competencies:
- Professionalism: Good knowledge of all forms of air
transportation activities; thorough knowledge of air operations related
processing and safety requirements; ability to work independently in
managing difficult situations; proven analytical and evaluative skills;
shows pride in work and in achievements; observing deadlines and achieving
results; and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. - Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues
to achieve organizational goals; willingness to learn from others, ability
to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and
colleagues, shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings. - Communication: Good interpersonal skills, speaks
and writes clearly and effectively, listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, exhibits two
way communication; and tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience and demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,
or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on
applicants’ bank accounts. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,
or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on
applicants’ bank accounts. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their
applications the following documents:
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their
applications the following documents:
- Cover Letter (letter of motivation or
application letter); - The United Nations Personal History form
(P-11), Download Here; - Proof of required academic certificates i.e.
Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas - Copy of birth certificate; or copy of
National ID; or copy of Passport. - Employment verification letter from most
recent employer (for external applicants) - Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent
performance evaluations (e-PAS) and external candidates must submit two
reference letters
The
applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via
e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of
this advert) and Job Title to: rsce-recruitment@un.org
applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via
e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of
this advert) and Job Title to: rsce-recruitment@un.org
Hard
copy applications may also be delivered to: RSCE – Entebbe Support Base, Buku
Road, PO Box 710, Entebbe. Uganda
copy applications may also be delivered to: RSCE – Entebbe Support Base, Buku
Road, PO Box 710, Entebbe. Uganda
Deadline: 25th April 2016
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