Result of Service

The objective of the consultancy is to develop customized training material and training regulatory framework for the implementation of the new UN UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training programme in the scope of the approved DOS UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR Category Strategy.

Work Location

Hybrid. 3 days in the office in UN Headquarters, New York. Travel to relevant field operations could be necessary

Expected duration

12 months ( Full Time)

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations (UN) Department of Operational Support (DOS), within the scope of the new Category Management approach, has identified a need to develop and implement specific improvement opportunities in the Unmanned Aircraft System/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (UAS/RPAS) and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Category. Currently, the UN UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR fleet is made of different Classes and Types of UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR, including CLASS I, micro, mini and small, CLASS II and III. These capabilities are generated through a process based on Mission’s operational requirements. The generation, management and employment of UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR require a large amount of specialized and qualified personnel from different areas, operations, data management, contract management and quality and safety assurance. For that reason, the UAS joint cell is working on the development and implementation of a wide UAS/RPAS training progamme including all the related areas.

This position is located within the Air Transport Service (ATS), Logistics Division (LD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) Department of Operational Support (DOS). The consultant in UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR will report to the Chief Aviation Planning, Projects and Training Unit in ATS.

Key Deliverables:

1. Develop and draft at least five new different customized in house training modules to different audiences, intelligence officers, Field Missions leadership familiarisation training, Air Operations personnel, UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR contract managers and Field technology personnel (all Classes, I, II and III and airborne ISR training to UN clients and Stakeholders (UN Manual UAS classification table below));
2. Develop and draft a new UNHQ UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training SOP/guideline for the definition and implementation of the new UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training programme.
3. Develop and draft the new UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training catalogue (including all classes and types);
4. Organize and deliver at least two (2) new training seminars or workshops to selected audience as required; and
5. Plan and conduct at least two (2) assessment visits to field Missions for the implementation of this project.

Qualifications/special skills

1) Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in Military Strategy, Aviation, Aeronautical Engineer or related. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive practical experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
2) A minimum of 7 years’ experience in relevant field (UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR) is required.
3) Experience in developing training material and other learning modules related to UAS/RPAS of all classes I,II and III and Airborne ISR is required.
4) Experience supporting the integration of UAS/RPAS of all classes I, II and III and Airborne ISR capabilities in national and international security strategies is desirable.
5) Experience delivering training to national militaries, national security, and other government officials, is desirable.
6) Experience in the implementation of UAS/RPAS of all classes I,II and III and/or Airborne ISR strategies and/or UAS Joint Cells related activities for the United Nations or similar international organisation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Additional Information

The position is on a full-time basis for a period of one (1) year.

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.