United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei Air Operations Assistant Jobs in Uganda
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Movement Control and Distribution Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Entebbe. The incumbent will report directly to the Associate Air Operations Officer or their designate.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Carry out flight operations tasks including assisting with scheduling of UN flights, arranging airspace and landing clearances, and ordering Ground Handling services.
Assist aircrew in their dispatch at the airport; coordinate with the Ground Handling Agent to facilitate all aircrew requirements.
Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agents for all issues related to operations with mission aircraft, including but not limited to the following: cleaning services, ground handling equipment, refuelling, transportation and verification of service orders.
Check the weather forecast and NOTAMs and share them with Pilots and Mission Air Operations Center (MAOC).
Use radios and flight tracking systems to monitor the position and movements of UN aircraft.
Maintain accurate records of activities, related to flight following, aircraft dispatch and technical compliance.
Enter reports into the radio log, and complete radio logs by UNISFA Aviation SOPs.
Complete the Operations Risk Management Checklist.
Coordinate with local authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority and Air Force Base Authority), as required in support of Mission air operations, including but limited to airport passes, authorizations, escorting staff in and out of the airport, requests for maintenance hangar space and support equipment required by carriers for maintenance, etc.
Collect and analyze AURs (Aircraft Use Report) and prepare FHR (Flight Hour Reports) for each flight and for all types of aircraft daily.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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. takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all work areas.
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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts by final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Air Traffic Control or graduation from equivalent military establishment or military/air traffic control training is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations is required. The minimum years, of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei Air Operations Assistant Jobs in Uganda
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