Air Operations Assistant GL-5 At UN Interim Security Force for Abyei

This position is open to South Sudan nationals and South Sudan work permit holders.

This position is located in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Wau, South Sudan. The Air Operations Assistant reports the Chief Aviation Officer/Chief Mission Air Operation Centre or designate.

Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible for 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, refuelling, 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 Aviation Operations Risk Management Checklist.
• Coordinate with local Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport 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 analyse AURs (Aircraft Use Report) and prepare FHR (Flight Hour Reports) to each flight and for all types of aircraft on daily basis.

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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, aircraft flight operationsdispatch, Safety Management, Air Operations will be added advantage

Experience:

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation including at least 2 years of experience in an occupation directly related to air transport operations.

Language:

English is the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of the other language is desirable.