About United Nations Support Office in Somalia

United Nations Support Office in Somaliais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Support Office in Somalia’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Somalia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Air Operations Assistant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Mogadishu, Somalia
• Department:United Nations Support Office in Somalia
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Training and certification as a Commercial Pilot, or a Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher, or an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or a Ground Operations Officer, or an equivalent military qualification is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Training in the safety and quality management is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Training as an aviation internal auditor is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A drivers license is required.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required..

Skills

• Monitors and support JMAOC to ensure that air operations are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATOs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UN directives, Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)/Department of Field Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, UN Aviation Standards for Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Air Transport Operations (UN AVSTADS), UN Aviation Safety Manual, ICAO standards and recommended practices and the host country’s Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs).
• Manages routine (regular passenger/cargo, logistics resupply) flights, special (casualty and medical evacuation, VIP) flights, military operational flights.
• Supervise flight following (Alpha Base), flight tracking management, activation of Combat Seach Rescue and coordination with ATMIS FHQ in Quick reaction force activation.
• Assist in aviation contract and crew management, monitoring utilization of UN air assets,
• Assist in AUR and AIMS processing including preparation of monthly reports and relevant statistical data.
• Assist in Aviation QMS program and its implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Aviation Officer

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply