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

• Liaise in close relationship with UNDSS and airport authorities, coordinate security, medical and security evacuations for the UN and INGO community through UNHAS.

• Ensure security and safety of the aircraft is maintained whenever the aircraft night stops in the airfield.

• Continuously coordinate with direct supervisor on all UNHAS operations with contractors including air operators and ground handling companies to ensure effective, efficient, and reliable delivery of service to UNHAS operations

• Ensure continuous communication with direct supervisor on any challenges faced while executing any given task.

• Liaise with MoCAA and Airport Authorities to ensure overflight and Landing permits are received on time to ensure uninterrupted UNHAS flight operations.

• Coordinate all UNHAS planned flights into his/her location -including other connecting flight.

• Closely monitor and supervise all ground handling contractors including fueling to ensure safety is continuously maintained.

• Ensure the distribution of UNHAS scheduled flight a day prior to the scheduled plan, advice the check-in counter opening and closures any time flights are planned. Advise clients/ users of UNHAS check-in procedures.

• Coordinate and monitor UNHAS flight through November one radio room or any other provided means of communications for accurate ETA, ATD and any other pertinent flight information. Also communicate or alert (before landing) any security incident at or within the aerodrome and its vicinity that may affect the safety of flights.

• Engage in the UNHAS check-in processes, ensure only authorized passengers with acceptable documentation and cargo are accepted during check-in, ensure passengers are directed to designated departure lounge after completing any immigration requirements, and coordinate the movement of arriving passengers to designated arrival and waiting hall.

• Be accountable for all dispatch -departing, arriving, and connecting baggage, pouch & cargo, and ensure safe delivery to clients designated location.

• Engage in the dispatch processes, ensure safety is not compromised in any circumstance – ensure dangerous goods are clearly labelled for dispatch, ensure passengers have identified checked-in baggage before boarding.

• Ensure offloaded cargo are kept safely for the next scheduled flight, communicate and coordinate with receiving stations on the next delivery dates and ensure clients are adequately advised.

• Ensure and coordinate with services providers for their invoices at the end of each month, review for accurate billing and further deliver them to UNHAS Finance in Nairobi for payments.

• Coordinate with fuel services providers to ensure availability of fuel to serve UNHAS operations for both regular and ad-hoc planned flights.

• Ensure to maintain continual communication with passenger when flights are delayed or cancelled. Ensure crew members are accommodated, security is provided for the aircraft and stranded passengers are supported to reach out to any UN accepted accommodations.

• Any other task as may be assigned by supervisor.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

Education:

• High school certificate or university bachelor / diploma degree in air traffic control, flight dispatch, aeronautical engineering, or related fields essential for Air Operations.

Experience

• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with Secondary Certificate OR university degree (Diploma/bachelor) with a minimum of two years (2) years or more experience in Aviation or related fields.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Somali.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have?

• Experience in handling flight process, have knowledge of the context of Aviation operations in the field and computer literate.

• Experience working in the aviation section of an international organization is desirable. Experience in Ground Operations, Ramp safety, RFFS and emergency response is desirable.

• Quickly conceptualizing and solving complex business problems

• Challenging the status quo with creative solutions

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

• A robust analytical skillset (including advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word capabilities)

• Passionate about the humanitarian sector.

How to apply

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the below links.

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• External 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.