Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Air Operations Officer Jobs in Uganda
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Forward Support Deployment Hub (FSDH) of the Logistics Division, Office of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Operational Support based in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Section, FSDH or designated official. The post is based in FSDH located in Entebbe, Uganda.
The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to client entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Office of Supply Chain management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary -General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Center, and the Enabling and Outreach Service.
The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, manages, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services, and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.
The Forward Support and Deployment Hub (FSDH) is located in Entebbe, it is structured into three units: the Air Support Unit, the Movement Operations and Freight Forwarding Support Unit and the Regional Deployment Stock Unit. The FSDH aims to enhance the operational and administrative effort through the implementation of policies and technical guidance provided by OSCM, and coordination, management, and monitoring of logistics and supply chain management operations for efficient, responsive, and reliable support to regional and ad hoc operational requirements.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Manage and administer all provision of support activities related to airfields projects and equipment.
Plan, review and develop airfield infrastructure in close coordination with missions to be served and UNHQ in the areas of Management Service Agreement, Air Traffic Management/Communication Navigation System and Aviation Ground Support Equipment.
Provide assistance to oversee the management of airfield development plan and rehabilitation projects for field missions in collaboration with ICAO.
Provision of training of staff to conduct airfield and ground handling, pallet loading, helicopter under-slung loads, cargo handling operations, including use of airport fire vehicles, aviation ground support equipment and main handling equipment.
Lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of skills.
Negotiate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for the repair and maintenance of aprons, runways, helipads, taxiways, hangars, UN air terminal buildings, airfield access, fuel farms, lighting stands, drainage, grass cutting, bird control, fencing, for services, air traffic control structures, air navigation aids, GNSS and other infrastructure needs.
Conduct periodic inspections of airfields and helipads of the mission area and establish relationships with the personnel of ground handling companies and Civil Aviation Authorities.
Establish systems contracts for all types of airfields, air terminal and air/ground support equipment for field mission(s) support.
Through the Fire Marshals ensure provisions of firefighting and rescue services at heliports/airfields.
Coordinate with the host country’s airports authority and Civil Aviation Authority on issues and matters concerning operation of airfields/helipads.
Monitor the physical state of landing sites helipads, assigned buildings, hangars and other relevant assets.
Ensure accurate placement of all helipad firefighting equipment and proper grounds maintenance.
Ensure that proper refueling facilities are provided and procedures are in place.
Through the meteorological officer/assistant ensure that meteorological services are available at the airfield/helipad.
Provide advice of any landing Zone surface problems
Perform other functions as assigned by the Chief FSDH.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of diverse air transport operations, including phases on the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Letters of Assist, etc. Ability to review alternative options and select most effective and cost efficient mode of transport of equipment, supplies and personnel to and from field missions. Ability to provide technical leadership; strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to transport operations and related matters. Ability to complete in- depth analyses and to formulate conclusions and recommendations. Knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules.
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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ need and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in project; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Aviation Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or graduation from an equivalent military educational establishment is required.
A first-level university degree in one of the above specified fields in combination with professional training, certification in air transport operations, and two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience in air transport or in a related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Air Traffic Control License (ATC), Flight Operations Officer License or Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License, or an equivalent license from the military air transport establishment is required.
An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or its military equivalent is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least three (3) years of managerial experience on a position directly related to the coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required.
Experience in aviation safety and aviation quality management is desirable.
Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.
Experience in managing international air transport operations in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in Oral and Written English is required. Knowledge of French or another UN official language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Air Operations Officer Jobs in Uganda
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