| Posting Title: | AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER, P3 |
| Job Code Title: | AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali |
| Duty Station: | GAO |
| Posting Period: | 20 October 2017 – 03 November 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Transportation-MINUSMA-87574-F-Gao (M) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali MINUSMA, with duty station at Gao. The Aviation Safety Officer at this level usually reports to Chief of Unit/Section, Aviation Safety MINUSMA.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, an Aviation Safety Officer will carry out the following duties:
Assist the Chief Aviation Safety in developing and implementing the Mission Aviation Safety Programme.
Implements the Aviation Emergency Response Plan and ensures that it is communicated to all officials concerned.
Organizes and coordinates aviation safety drills and exercises required by the Mission Aviation Safety Programme.
Monitors the integration of Aviation Risk Management into UN aviation activities.
Develops quarterly Risk Assessment Indicators and analyses the level of safety of aviation activities within the Mission.
Proposes the required corrective and preventive measures, develops aviation safety recommendations and communicates them to the officials concerned.
Investigates aviation occurrences involving UN air assets and observed hazards related to aviation activities, compiles reports and analyzes statistical data as directed by Chief Aviation Safety. Participates in the investigation of accidents and incidents involving UN air assets and equipment.
Identifies, analyzes and monitors trends that may affect the safety of UN aviation activities.
Conducts initial aircraft inspections and participates in the performance evaluations of civilian air operators and military aviation units.
Conducts safety surveys of airfields and helicopter landing sites.
Maintains the safety reporting database and ensures that the required reports are recorded in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
Provides safety briefings to personnel involved in aviation activities.
Promotes aviation safety awareness within the Mission.
Assists in conduct of Mission Aviation Safety Council meetings and prepares minutes of such meetings.
Develops proposals for annual Mission Aviation Safety Budget.
Conducts regular Regional Aviation Safety Meetings and prepares minutes of such meetings.
Drafts safety bulletins, newsletters and consolidated reports.
Coordinates with other UN agencies, host country civilian and military aviation authorities on safety matters, and performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Ability to work independently in managing difficult and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities; demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills. 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Air Traffic Management, or graduation from equivalent military educational establishment is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Training as a Commercial Pilot, or a Flight Navigator, or an Aeronautical/Maintenance/Flight Engineer, or an Air Traffic Controller, or a Flight Operations Officer, or equal military qualification, is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transportation, air traffic control operations, aviation safety or aviation engineering, is required. Expert knowledge in the technical field of aviation safety and accident prevention and experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable. Experience as an Instructor in Air Traffic Control training (in Tower, Approach and Area Control), investigation of Air Traffic Control related incidents is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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