AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, Entebbe, Uganda

## AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, Entebbe, Uganda - Organization:UNISFA - United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Aviation Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station Entebbe. The Air Operations Assistant reports to the Associate Air Operations Officer, Entebbe or designated supervisor. The incumbent supports the coordination, monitoring, safety, and emergency response aspects of UN aviation operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, passengers, cargo, and aviation support services in accordance with United Nations aviation standards and procedures. Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: - Perform Flight operations tasks, including assisting with the 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 regarding all requirements for aircrew facilitation. - Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agents on all issues related to operations with Mission aircraft, including but not limited to the following: cleaning services, ground handling equipment, refueling, transportation, and verification of service ordered. - Check weather forecast and NOTAMs and share with relevant parties. - 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; complete radio logs in accordance with the Daily Flight Schedule and Aviation standards. - Complete the Aviation Operations Risk Management Checklist. - Coordinate with local Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority) on all requirements in support of Mission air operations, including but not limited to airport passes, authorizations, escorting staff in and out of the airport, plan and coordinate for maintenance hangar space, and support equipment required, etc. - Collect and analyze Aircraft Use Reports (AURs) and prepare Flight Hour Reports (FHRs) for each flight for all aircraft daily. Professionalism: 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. 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 in accordance with 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. Planning and 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. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific Qualification A technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Aircraft Flight Operations, Dispatch, Safety Management, and or Air Operations is desirable. At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation, including at least 2 years of experience in an occupation directly related to air transport operations is required. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. - This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. - While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. - This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. - Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. - Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. 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 basi