AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Technical Compliance)

Org. Setting and ReportingThe temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent will perform the following main duties. 1. Provision of air transport services in support of activities of a field mission in accordance with the functional responsibilities of the Technical Compliance and Quality Assurance Unit2. Participation in the development of the field mission aviation standard operating procedures. 3. Participation in the development of budget proposals for air transport services within a field mission. 4. Participation in the training activities to enhance the capacity of international and national staff members. The temporary position is based in Port au Prince and is located in the Aviation Section and reports to the Chief of Unit, Technical Compliance and Quality Assurance or her/his designate. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant, FS-5 will be responsible for the following duties: Technical Compliance and Quality Assurance Unit duties: • Monitors air carriers and military aviation units' conformance and compliance with the terms and conditions of the applicable long-term aircraft charter agreements and letters of assist. • Provides recommendations to the Technical Compliance Officer on the necessity for extension or termination of civilian long-term aircraft charter agreements and military letters of assist in accordance with the established deadlines. • Participates in the initial aircraft inspections conducted by the Mission Aviation Safety Officer and verifies that the agreed aircraft specifications are complied with. • Initiates the quarterly civilian air operators' performance evaluation reports, military letter of assist semi-annual performance evaluation reports and end-of-contract performance evaluation reports in accordance with the established deadlines. • Monitors that applicable aircraft documentation/certificates are valid and current. • Monitors that agreed periods of aircraft non-availability due to maintenance and/or aircrew sickness are complied with and valid maintenance/medical release certificates are provided. • Monitors that aircrew members possess valid licenses and certificates, and meet the requirements agreed in the applicable long-term aircraft charter agreements and letters of assist. • Verifies monthly aircrew attendance records. • Conducts internal audits in accordance with the approved unit's/section's Internal Audit Program and Internal Audit Plan. • Conducts random checks and inspections of civilian air operators and military aviation units. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of diverse aviation operations. Knowledge of aviation industry procurement and logistics processes. Knowledge of institutional mandates, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and Annexes of the Chicago Convention, policies and guidelines pertaining to air transport operations and related matters. Ability to review alternative options and select most effective and cost-efficient mode of transport of equipment, supplies and personnel. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationTraining and certification as a Commercial or Private Pilot, or a Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher, or an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or a Ground Operations Officer, or certification on aviation management or aviation administration, or an equivalent military qualification is required. Training in quality management is desirable. Knowledge in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety is required. Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is required. Experience in aircraft operation and aircraft contract management is required. Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).