UNDOS Air Operations Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
UNDOS Uganda looking for “Air Operations Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) may apply on or before May 22, 2023.
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides operational support to all UN Secretariat entities, including advisory, operational and transactional support services and, where needed, exercises delegated authority on behalf of clients. DOS supports the entire UN Secretariat, consisting of almost 100 entities located around the globe.
UNDOS Air Operations Officer Jobs 2023
The UNDOS has published a job vacancy announcement on May 16, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Air Operations Officer to be based in ENTEBBE, Uganda.
| Recruiter | United Nations Department of Operational Support (UNDOS) |
| Position | Air Operations Officer |
| Location | ENTEBBE, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | May 22, 2023 |
UNDOS Job Vacancy 2023
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.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER
- Department/Office: Department of Operational Support
- Duty Station: ENTEBBE
- Posting Period: 16 May 2023 – 22 May 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Transportation-DOS-208893-J-Entebbe (O)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least five (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 (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies, funds and programmes), or of other similar international organizations is desirable.
- Experience with data analysis and business intelligence reporting is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position being advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
How to Apply UNDOS Air Operations Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=208893
The Closing Date: May 22, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | operationalsupport.un.org |
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