Department/ Office
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Duty Station
KABUL
Posting Period
25 September 2013-10 October 2013
Job Opening number
13-LOG-UNAMA-30868-F-KABUL (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan, Kabul. The incumbent will report to the Chief Aviation Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Officer will be appointed as Chief Mission Air Operations Center and will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitor and evaluate air operations activities, ensuring they are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATOs), Standard Operating Procedures, UN directives, Department of Field Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country's Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) Determine the most advantageous air asset to be utilized in terms of cost, safety and efficiency
Review all operational and logistical mission flight requests.
Manage special mission and VIP flight requests and manifests
Review, plan and coordinate daily projected task orders and air
support requirements. - Prepare and publish mission materials, flight schedules, air task orders and issue the same to flight crews.
Develop and implement aviation standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with the DFS Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country's AIP.
Ascertain flight crews are briefed and conversant with UN policy, flight safety procedures and latest applicable aviation standard requirements. - Confirm that appropriate reference documents are readily available and accessible to all flight crew and aviation personnel. - Coordinate integrated Search and Rescue Air operations.
Coordinate weather observation, forecasting development and dissemination. - Manage daily flight operations through Flight Following.
Liaise closely with other Sections, International
Organizations/Agencies concerning aviation movement matters.
Prepare inputs, data and estimates for budget reporting and planning purposes.
Act for Chief Aviation Officer in his/her absence.
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Advanced technical qualifications, including authoritative knowledge and
wide exposure to the full range of fixed wing and helicopter air operations and air safety
issues; ability to advise senior management and other senior officials on approaches and
techniques on 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;
ability to comprehend and reconcile the diverse features of air operations; to plan and develop
a unified aviation system to meet the needs of the mission to recognize the capabilities of the
various aircraft and determine the most advantageous mode of shipment in terms of cost,
safety and efficiency; demonstrate original and creative thinking, independent judgment and
discretion in advising on and handling major policy, project and other issues/problems; strong
negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues,
contracts and assistance agreements with aviation contractors, vendors, national government
representatives and others; excellent knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and
guidelines pertaining to air operations and related matters; commitment to implementing the
goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women
and men in all aspects of peace operations
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
Accountability: 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Aviation Management,
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Air Transportation Management or Air Traffic Control,
or graduation from equivalent military establishment. Training as an Air Crew, or
Aeronautical Engineer, or Air Traffic Controller, or Flight Dispatcher qualification, or equal
military certification, is required. A first level university degree with a relevant combination
of education, professional training, certification in air transport, and additional two years experience in air transportation-related occupation, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 5 (five) years of progressively responsible experience, with at least 2 (two) years at
the international level on a position directly related to coordination of complex air
transportation operations. Experience monitoring short-term air charter operations is required.
Knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations is desirable. Experience working in a UN
organization, Peacekeeping or other field operations would be an advantage
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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