Logistics Assistant (Flight Planning)Air Operations

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UN World Food Programme – Somalia
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-008/2013
Post Title:
Logistics Assistant (Flight Planning)Air Operations
Contract type:
Service Contract
Post Grade:
SC5
Duty Station:
Nairobi
Duration:
One Year (Initial)
Date of issue:
5th February 2013
Closing Date:
18th February 2013
Applications to be sent by email to:
HR-SOM@wfp.org

Organizational background

The World Food Programme activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Air Traffic Officer and the direct supervision of the Air Transport Officer the incumbent will carry out the following functions:
·         Execute the daily tasks and plans for personnel and cargo aircraft movement for UN/International Agencies, Embassies and NGOs in Somalia;
·         In coordination with UNHAS user group establish and manage the UNHAS Kenya flight schedules;
·         Provide operational direction and advise to all live traffic movement  within the mission area  to the relevant authorities and clients;
·         Assist and advise on flight planning ,weather forecast and restricted flying areas;
·         Coordinate clearance of WFP, export/import in liaison with handlers and custom officials;
·         Execute, and coordinate the implementation of strategic Aircraft movement;
·         Coordinate with airline operators the tasking of aircrafts;
·         In consultation with the UNHAS Air Transport Officer assist in activation of Search and Rescue (SAR)operations;
·         Act as focal point for coordination of MEDEVAC/CASEVAC operations;
·         Monitor aircraft operations and performance;
·         Receive bookings for purpose of allocating flights and advise clients accordingly;
·         Assist in flight dispatch duties to support airfield staff;
·         Coordinate the provision and availability of fuel and other operational requirements for the aircraft in conformity with planned routes;
·         Consult UNDSS/WFP Security about prevailing security conditions prior to scheduling   and/or releasing aircrafts;
·         Perform any other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Secondary School Education
Experience:
At least four years of progressively responsible support experience including at least two years in the field of finance, accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations, administrative services or other related field. At least one year at G4 level or equivalent.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Knowledge:
Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems.


Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

·         All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at  the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
·         Quote in the subject the Vacancy Announcement number  and the job title;
·         Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
·         Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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