Aviation Officer at The United Nations World Food Programme

Employment Nigeria 06-Jul-2017 BORNO , NGO

The United Nations World Food Programme the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

POSITION : Aviation Officer - P3

Accountabilities

Plan, organise and supervise the work of more junior staff to ensure that tasks are accomplished in a manner consistent with organisational requirements.
Collaborate with internal counterparts and external partners to align aviation activities with wider UN and WFP programmes and activities to ensure a coherent approach to humanitarian air transportation.
Review and/or prepare accurate and timely reports to support a WFP-wide view of aviation activities that enables informed decision making and detailed reporting to donor representatives.
Deliver training to WFP staff and partners to promote safe use of aviation services.
Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly provide passenger services, relief supplies and emergency medical and security evacuations at the onset of a crisis.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity to meet the required provision of service to the humanitarian community as needed.
Other duties as required.
Plan and coordinate all activities relating to the safe execution of aviation operations in accordance with WFP and UN AVSTADS (Aviation Standards).
Develop and apply appropriate operational risk management process, including corrective actions, to ensure the safety of WFP staff and partners.
Negotiate and coordinate logistics and administrative support for aviation services in the area of assignment e.g. continuous fuel supply, food and accommodation services, preparation of contracts and supplier payments.
Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimise use of available funds.

Standard Minimum qualifications
Language:

Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

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.
Commercial Pilot License, Air Traffic Control License or Flight Operations Officer License (or equivalent), Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License

Experience:

At least 5 years of professional experience in Aviation or related fields.

Desired Experience

Experience in commercial aviation with a specific focus in humanitarian air operations or food aid.
Experience liaising with country authorities to facilitate air operations.
Experience establishing methodologies for risk analysis and problem resolution.
Experience working in a humanitarian emergency situation
Experience supervising professional staff and reviewing reports produced by staff for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Terms and Conditions:

Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year and eligible for the Rest and Recuperation (R&R) scheme.
He/she will be required to travel abroad sometime to remote and difficult locations.

WFP Offer

Attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org

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Aviation Officer at The United Nations World Food Programme

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