Air Operations Assistant

About the role

The Air Operations Assistant (FS-5) works in the Aviation Section of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH), reporting to the Chief of Unit Air Operations. UNSOH supports the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces in joint operations, and provides technical assistance to the OAS. The position is based in Port-au-Prince.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor air carriers and military aviation units' compliance with aircraft charter agreements and letters of assist, and advise on their extension or termination
• Take part in initial aircraft inspections and verify that aircraft specifications are met
• Initiate quarterly civilian air operator performance evaluations and prepare the annual aviation budget
• Coordinate requisitions, monitor contracts, and help evaluate vendors; liaise with stakeholders on invoice processing and payment
• Process aviation cost recovery, prepare budget performance reports, and monitor flight hours, fuel uplifts and ground handling against plans and budgets
• Verify that aircraft documentation, maintenance and medical release certificates, and aircrew licenses are valid and current, and check monthly aircrew attendance
• Conduct internal audits and random checks of civilian air operators and military aviation units
• Participate in training to build the capacity of international and national staff

Required profile

• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in air transport contract management, air operations or aviation safety
• Experience in contract management, aviation acquisition planning, procurement and aviation budget management
• Experience in aviation administration and contract management, or an equivalent military qualification
• English at UN Level II; French at UN Level I is desirable
• Rostered applicants only, through the UN roster system

Required skills

• Knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and the Chicago Convention
• UMOJA budget, fund management and requisitioning certification
• Commercial pilot, flight operations officer, aircraft maintenance technician, ground operations officer or aviation management certification, or equivalent
• Quality management training is desirable