Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Aviation Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Participates in the development and Implement the Mission Aviation Safety Programme (MASP). • Participates in the development of the Aviation Emergency Response Plan and ensure that it is communicated to all officials concerned. • Supports the coordination and organization of aviation safety drills and exercises required by the Mission Aviation Safety Programme (MASP). • Monitors the integration of Aviation Risk Management into UN aviation activities. • Develops quarterly Risk Assessment Indicators and analyze the level of safety of aviation activities within the Mission. • Conducts all Safety Assurance activities to include Monitor and Measuring the Safety Performance Indicators (SPI’s), Management of changes and continuous improvement.

• 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, as a UN representative, 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. • Participates in 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 aviation safety database and ensures that information is recorded in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines. • Monitors and reports to mission management DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste Management policies are adopted in the areas of aviation operations. • Provides safety briefings to personnel involved in UN aviation activities. • Promotes aviation safety awareness within the field mission. • Organizes and conduct Mission Aviation Safety Council meetings. • Develops inputs for aviation safety budget. • Drafts safety bulletins, newsletters, and consolidated reports. • Coordinates with other UN agencies and host country civilian and military aviation authorities on the aviation safety matters. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Expert knowledge in the technical field of aviation safety management and accident investigation and prevention; Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations; Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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. 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, Aviation Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Air Traffic Management or graduation from equivalent military educational establishment 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 advance university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Training and Certification in Safety Management is required. Training as Commercial Pilot or a Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher, or an Air Traffic Controller, or an Aeronautical/Maintenance Engineer, or an equivalent 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. At least one (1) year of experience in air transportation, air traffic control operations, aviation safety or aviation engineering at the international level is required. At least one (1) year experience as Aviation Safety Officer is required. Experience in the development, implementation, and management of Mission Aviation Safety Programs through the iaviationsafety platform is desirable. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable. Experience as a Civil Aviation Inspector and familiar in the use of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable.