Org. Setting and Reporting

This vacancy is located within the Security Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbent will be based in Bangui and will report to Head of the unit on all security related matters.

Responsibilities

– Manage, administer, and supervise Aviation Technical Compliance Unit regarding all activities relating to Long Term Aircraft Charter Agreements and Letters of Assists (LOAs) to ensure availability of air assets, safe, secure, effective, and cost-efficient
air operations in the Mission
– Monitors that air operations are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Orders, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UN Directives, Department of Field Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, UN Aviation Standards for Air Transport Operations (UN
AVSTADS), UN Aviation Safety Manual, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and host country’s Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs).
– Develop Statement of Requirements/Statement of Works to ATS, UNHQ for aircraft acquisition for the Mission. Participate in the initial aircraft inspections conducted by the Mission Aviation Safety Officer and verifies that the agreed aircraft specifications
are complied with. Conducts internal audits in coordination with AQAS Unit in accordance with the approved Section’s internal audit programme and internal audit plan, conducts random checks and inspection of civilian and military aviation units, conducts
aviation risk management activities in accordance with the established procedures.
– Monitors utilization of UN air assets and analyzes the statistical data obtained, maintains the electronic databases in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines, monitors that the appropriate documents are current, readily available and accessible to all aircrew members and aviation personnel, analyzes the aviation safety reports, identifies and recommends necessary corrective and preventive actions
– Prepares the annual aviation budget with inputs from both civilian and military components. Supervise Aviation Section Acquisition Plan and control expenditures, prepare, update and close acquisitions in coordination with the Sections’ Units,
Procurement and Finance Sections.
– Initiates performance evaluation reports for air carriers in the Contract Performance Reporting Tool (CPRT) application; ground handling and aircraft services providers as well as conduct initial and periodic quality control inspections, and contract
completion reports in close coordination with AQAS Unit, Contract’s Focal points and Chief Aviation Safety Officer (CASO).
– Ensure timely processing of invoices submitted by TCCs for reimbursement in terms of flight hours, aircraft rotations, positioning/de-positioning, extraordinary hazard claims and aircraft markings/painting. Ensure timely processing of ASECNA
invoices related to parking, landing, overflight/navigation charges for MINUSCA flights.

Competencies

Professionalism: Advanced Knowledge of aviation radio communication terminology and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

– Training and certification as a Commercial Pilot, or a Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher, or an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or a Ground Operations Officer, or an equivalent military qualification is required.

– Training in the safety and quality management is desirable.

– Training as an aviation internal auditor is desirable.

– Knowledge of the Microsoft Office tools such as the Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience on a position directly related to the coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required. Experience in the development and implementation of air operations budget is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience are reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first level university degree.

Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.

Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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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.