National Aviation Officer, NOB at United Nations World Food Programme

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Aviation Officer and overall supervision of the Senior Aviation Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Contribute to the planning and coordination or activities relating to the safe, efficient and effective execution of aviation operations in accordance with WFP, UN Aviation Standards (AVSTADs) and ICAO Search and Rescue Procedures (SARPs);
• Support or manage aviation projects or operational activities applying standard processes, and appropriate operational risk management processes;
• Provide technical advice to the Country Office to ensure safe aviation operations are incorporated into local program planning and transport arrangements;
• Ensure that regular and diplomatic mission aircraft are cleared to fly by respective civil authorities of applicable countries in line with ICAO requirements, WFP and UNDSS security requirements;
• Collect and analyse a wide range of data from diverse sources through research and networking with colleagues to formulate and recommend actions to improve performance of aviation activities and operations;
• Oversee and ensure a customer care system is maintained throughout the operation;
• Participate in the review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies;
• Monitor fuel supply contractors to ensure fuel products are handled and administered in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulations;
• Support regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions as necessary;
• Assist in the negotiations of air operations tariffs, charges and taxes, and in the procurement processes related to aviation;
• Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with complex analysis and queries;
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners to safe aviation operations e.g. through the design and review of training;
• Identify and build productive relationships with WFP colleagues and staff within the unit or area of assignment to align activities and enable a coordinated and coherent approach to humanitarian air transportation;
• Follow emergency aviation preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly provide passenger services, relief supplies and emergency medical and security evacuations;
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Advanced University degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Engineering, Airport Management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses. Holds or has held a Commercial Pilot License, Air Traffic Control License or Flight Operations Officer License (or equivalent), Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License.

Experience:

At least three years of progressive postgraduate professional work experience of which at least 2 years demonstrated professional experience in technical aircraft, flight operations or air traffic management sectors, air transport economics, including, costing of operations and services, market analysis, accident prevention and investigation, audit technique, aircraft regulatory requirements and practices, performance and quality assurance, monitoring and analysis, strategic resource and operations planning, contracting and contract negotiations, using aviation safety information systems to compile data, performing analysis on potential aviation risks and identifying Aviation Security threats.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to design basic supply chain networks, including appropriately assessing and escalating challenges to provide consistent and uninterrupted service to clients, beneficiaries and partners;
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyse relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and make evidence-based proposals;
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, to draft reports and to disseminate information that represents concerns and trends;
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts/agreements with partners and/or clients that incentivize optimal performance by appealing to the interest of all parties;
• Demonstrated ability to enforce adherence to operating and quality standards within own teams to ensure that aviation operations are carried out in a high quality, safe, timely and responsive manner;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to advancements in air-based supply chain management through effective utilization of extensive networks of chartered and commercial airfreight and passenger transport service providers ensuring safety and security of effective delivery of services;
• Hands on experience in UN administrative regulations and policies in the area of work is a plus.