UNITAMS will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received before closing date. Please submit your application on the attached P.11 ONLY.  Other UN P.11 formats, incomplete P.11, CV and Resume will not be accepted, nor will late submissions after closing date.

The selected candidate will be expected to deploy in time to commence work as soon as possible.

Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected, subject to clearance of employment reference checks, security and medical.  The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

This position is locally recruited open for Sudanese nationals only.

UNITAMS will not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff.

UNITAMS is equal employer for men and women. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is located in the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).  The position is based in Khartoum and is located in the Office of CMS/Aviation. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit, Air Operations.

Responsibilities:

Within the delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Carry out Flight operations tasks including assisting with scheduling of UN Flights, arranging
• Airspace and landing clearances, and ordering Ground Handling services.
• Assist aircrew in their dispatch at the airport; Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agent regarding all
• Requirements for aircrew facilitation.
• Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agents for all issues related to operations with Mission aircraft,
• Including but not limited to the following: cleaning services, ground handling equipment, refueling,
• Transportation and verification of service ordered.
• Check weather forecast, NOTAMs.
• Use radios and Flight Tracking systems to monitor the position and movements of UN aircraft.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, related to flight following, aircraft dispatch and technical compliance.
• Enter reports into the radio log, complete radio logs in accordance with DFS Aviation standards.
• Complete the Operations Risk Management Checklist.
• Coordinate with local Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority and Air Force Base Authority), all requirements in support of Mission air operations, including but limited to airport passes, authorizations, escorting staff in and out of the airport, plan and coordinate the maintenance hangar space, support equipment required, etc.
• Collect and analyze AURs (Aircraft Use Report) and prepare FHR (Flight Hour Reports) to each flight and for all types of aircraft on daily basis.
• Perform any other tasks as required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, Safety Management, Air Traffic Control or graduation from equivalent military establishment or military/air traffic control training.

Work Experience:

A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in Air Transport Operations.

​Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is required.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. 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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment followed by a competency-based interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applicants must accurately complete, update, sign and date the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11 ONLY and forward the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to:unitamsrecruitment@un.org
• Applicants should COPY UNITAMS-JO-KHARTOUM-2021-42 – Air Operations Assistant in the SUBJECT line of the email when submitting their signed P.11 form. UNITAMS will not consider any applications which are not received directly in the VA mailbox. Other UN P.11 formats and incomplete P.11 will not be accepted.
• Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.
• The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks to verify the accuracy of the information provided in the P.11 form.
• Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 Download UNITAMS P11 Supplementary Sheet