TITLE: AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
NUMBER OF POSTS: 15
Duty Stations: Mali
Bamako, Gao, Tessalit, Timbuktu, Kidal,
Mopti
DURATION: 9 MONTHS
RENUMERATION: BETWEEN UDS $180 & $240
PER WORKING DAY PLUS DAILY
SUBSISTANCE ALLOWANCE (VARIABLE AMOUNT)
FOR ONLY INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RESPONSABILITIES :
Within the delegated authority, the Air operations Assistants will carry out the following duties :
- Plans and coordinates air transportation activities / air operations with respect to Mission’s/Organization’s
requirements and in accordance with the DPKO Aviation Manual, DFS Aviation Safety Program, Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), International Regulations and Local Area Procedures.
- Provides inputs to the management on the efficient, economical and safe of the UN air assets by bringing
deficiencies to the attention of an Officer, and monitors technical and safety performance of aviation assets
assigned to the Mission.
- Liaises with relevant aviation authorities for the coordination of flight clearances.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Mission Aviation SOPs in compliance with current DPKO
Aviation Manual, Host Nation Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs), Annex 6 to the Chicago Convention
and the CAA regulations of the country of registry of air carrier by making recommendations to the Officer.
- Performs inspections of aircraft and aircrews to ensure compliance with the provisions of aviation contracts for
operational and administrative acceptance in accordance with the long term aircraft charter agreements or letters
of assists (LOAs).
- Monitors compliance of aircraft worthiness and certification, and produces aircraft performance, carrier
assessment and contract completion reports, and all required operational orders, flight requests, reports,
statistical analysis and operational estimations.
- Oversees ramp activities, coordinates and monitors all ground activities at airfields and helicopter landing sites.
- Conducts tracking and flight following of the air assets and coordinates SAR, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC Operations,
if required.
- Through the designated personnel, ensures the provision of firefighting and rescue services at Heliports/airfields, liaises with companies contracted by UN.
- Coordinates with the host country’s airports authority and CAA on issues and matters concerning flight operations and operation of airfields/helipads.
Monitors the physical state of landing sites, helipads, assigned buildings, hangars and other relevant
Assets/equipment in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Carries out administration of all activities related to quality assurance and standardization, including risk
management.
- Conducts budget related activities such as management and preparation of the allotments, sub-Allotments and
re-deployment of funds when necessary in order to ensure that funds are available to carry out the Section’s
activities, and prepares aviation budget performance reports and other reports, as required.
- Monitors the Field Post Management system as maintained by the Human Resources Section and prepares
monthly staffing/incumbency reports.
- Monitors and evaluates compliance with the DFS Aviation Safety Programme.
- Performs other related duties as required.

COMPETENCIES :
Professionalism: Proven analytical and evaluation skills Thorough knowledge of all forms of air transport activities
Thorough knowledge of air operations related safety requirements
Ability to work independently in managing difficult and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities Shows pride in work and in achievements
Demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter 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 areas of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits inputs by genuinely valuing other’s 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 & 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 constancies when planning Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
Uses time efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS, & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :
Education: High school diploma is required Certification in Air Transportation, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Traffic Control or Flight Dispatch, or graduation from the equivalent Military training organization is required.
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in aviation including at least four (4) years in an occupation directly related to coordination of air transport operations.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in spoken and written French or English is required. Knowledge of both languages is an asset.

Submission of applications:
1. Interested candidates with the required qualifications are invited to submit their applications including (i) the updated United Nations Personal History Form (P11), (ii) a cover letter and (iii) the authentic certificates of work experiences by email to: minusma-recruitment@un.org no later than 9 August 2015.
2. Any other form or evidence submitted after recruitment of the candidate will not be accepted
3. It is mandatory to write the number of the Vacancy Announcement in the subject box of the email:
MINUSMA-AVIATION- IC-07-15-001 – AIR OPERATION ASSISTANTS FOR AVIATION SECTION
4. The current vacancy announcement is available on our website at: www.minusma.unmissions.org.

Important Note:
1. In compliance with the United Nations rules and regulations on gender balance, applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.
2. These positions are open to International candidates only.

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