KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Actively promote a strong safety culture within the organization by encouraging reporting of safety concerns, near misses, and incidents without fear of reprisal.

• Assist and support the development and delivery of specialized safety training programs for aviation staff to enhance their safety knowledge and skills in various operational scenarios.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with safety regulations, standards, and policies and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Help evaluate and recommend the integration of new safety technologies and systems to enhance safety measures and operational efficiency.

• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive safety communication strategy to ensure effective dissemination of safety-related information to all relevant stakeholders.

• Participates in the development and implements the AFO Aviation Safety program.

• Participates in the development of the Aviation Emergency Response Plan and ensures that it is communicated to all concerned.

• Supports the coordination and organization of Aviation safety drills and exercises required by the AFO Aviation Safety program.

• Monitors the Integration of Aviation Risk Management into aviation activities.

• Develops quarterly Risk Assessment Indicators and analyses the level of safety of aviation activities within UNHAS in conjunction with the safety team.

• Conducts all Safety Assurance activities to include monitoring and measuring the Safety Performance Indicators (SPI’s), Management of Change, and Continuance Improvement.

• Proposes the required corrective and preventive measures, develops aviation safety recommendations, and communicates them to the officials concerned.

• Investigates aviation occurrences involving air assets and observed hazards related to aviation activities, compiles reports, and analyses statistical data and upload on ECCAIRS.

• Identifies, analyses, and monitors trends that affect the safety of UNHAS operations.

• Participates in AOSI and aircraft reviews and ensure documentation are updated and tracked accordingly.

• Conducts assessments 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.

• Provides safety briefings to personnel involved in UNHAS operations as well as crew induction.

• Supports in organizing and conducting Aviation Safety meetings.

• Draft safety bulletins, newsletters, and consolidated reports.

• Coordinates with other UN agencies and host country civilian and military aviation authorities on aviation safety matters.

• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in flight dispatch, aeronautical engineering, Air Operations, Air Movement, or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least six (6) years of experience with a secondary school certificate OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in aviation-related fields. Experience working in the aviation section of an international organization is desirable.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Somali Languages.

ARE YOU COMPETENT FOR THIS JOB? DO YOU HAVE:

• Experience in handling flight processes and knowledge of aviation operations in the field.

• Experience in dispatching flights from uncontrolled airfields and interpreting operational flight plans is required.

• Experience working in the aviation section of an international organization is desirable.

• Experience in Ground Operations, Ramp Safety, RFFS (Rescue and Fire Fighting Services), and Emergency Response is also desirable.

How to apply

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

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• Internal Applicants: Click here!

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.