Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization
Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 15-LOG-MONUSCO-42343-F-ENTEBBE (M)
Report to: Chief Air Region, Entebbe
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Air
Operations Officer will perform the following duties:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
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.
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Organization Stabilization
Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) as the Air Operations
Officer should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website
and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 24th June,
2015
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