Aviation Safety Officer, Mogadiscio, Closing date: Saturday, 21 February 2015

Closing date: Saturday, 21 February 2015

Posting Title: AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER, P3

Job Code Title: AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER

Department/ Office: United Nations Support Office for AMISOM

Duty Station: MOGADISCIO

Posting Period: 6 February 2015-21 February 2015

Job Opening number: 15-LOG-UNSOA-40383-F-MOGADISHU (M)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

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Organizational Setting and Reporting

This Position in the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), based in Mogadishu. The Aviation Safety Officer will report to the Director UNSOA.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, an Aviation Safety Officer will carry out the following duties:

Acts as an expert adviser to a Director of Mission Support/Chief of Mission Support, on aviation safety matters (in the event that there is no established Chief of Unit/Section, Aviation Safety position within the Mission).
Develops, implements and manages the Mission Aviation Safety Programme.
Develops 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 Operational 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.
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.
Organizes and conducts Mission Aviation Safety Council meetings.
Develops proposals for annual Mission Aviation Safety Budget.
Drafts safety bulletins, newsletters and consolidated reports.
Coordinates with other UN agencies, host country civilian and military aviation authorities on the safety matters, and
Performs other related duties as required.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following

Staff members of the Aviation Safety Unit.
Staff members of the Aviation, Movement Control, Security and Travel Sections, and
Civil Aviation Authority and military aviation personnel of the host country and other countries of where UN aviation activities are conducted.

Results Expected

A well-organized, effective and efficient aviation safety performance is achieved.

The applicable aviation safety requirements are strictly adhered to.

The Mission Aviation Safety Programme and the Aviation Emergency Response Plan are developed, implemented and managed as required by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations/Department of Field Support Aviation Safety Manual.

The efficient and timely advice on aviation safety policies and procedures is provided.

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.

Accountability

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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.
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.
Training and Certification in Aviation Safety (including aircraft accident and incident investigation) is required.
A first level university degree with a relevant combination of education, professional training, certification in aviation safety, and two (2) additional years of work experience in air transportation related occupation, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transportation, air traffic control operations, aviation safety or aviation engineering, with at least two (2) years at the international level, is required.
The candidate must have held, at least, one position as an Aviation Safety Officer.
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.

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 a second United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

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No Fee

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