Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Deadline: Sunday, 15 September 2013
Description
Job Title: AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, FS4
Department/ Office: United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
Duty Station: BAGHDAD
Posting Period: 31 August 2013-15 September 2013
Job Opening number: 13-LOG-UNAMI-29489-F-BAGHDAD (M) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The Air Operations Assistant will report to the Forward Support Base (FSB) Aviation Supervisor based at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will carry out the following duties:
- Publish and schedule air transportation activities in accordance with the Department of Field Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, DFS Aviation Safety Program, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Local Area Procedures.
- Provide inputs to the management about the efficient, economical and safe use of the UN air assets by bringing deficiencies to the attention of an officer.
- Monitor technical and safety performance of aviation assets.
- Planning of flight schedules.
- Liaise with relevant aviation authorities for the coordination of flight clearances.
- Correct Flight Safety deficiencies.
- Ensure Documentation Control and that SOPs, policy, guidelines and procedures are in place and easily accessible.
- Carry out accurate placement of all helipad fire fighting equipment and proper grounds maintenance.
- Regularly review to make sure that proper refuelling procedures are in accordance with the laid down procedure.
- Provide advice of any Landing Zone surface problems.
- Oversee ramp activities to facilitate proper movement and safety of any parked aircraft.
- Produce aircraft performance, carrier assessment and contract completion reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff of the work section, Transport, Travel and Aviation staff
HQ Aviation Section.
Port Authority personnel within and outside of the field mission area
UN Agencies Aviation Section
Results Expected:
A well organized and efficient Air Operations Unit capable of carrying out the safe and efficient transportation to and from the field mission of both civilian and military personnel as well as equipment and goods.
The planning, coordinating, adjusting and monitoring of all operational and safety activities simultaneously in an effective and timely manner. The provision of timely and well explained information on aviation safety requirements and related UN rules, regulations and safety procedures to field mission staff.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Demonstrated knowledge in the technical field of aviation including authoritative knowledge and wide exposure to the full range of air operations and air safety issues;
- Recognized expertise in the field;
- Excellent knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to air operations and related matters;
- Show persistence when faced with difficult problems of challenges;
- Ability to work independently. 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;
- 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 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
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent is 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.
Work Experience
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in Aviation including at least 2 years of experience in an occupation directly related to air transportation operations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This 'Recruit from Roster' job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
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.
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