DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS9 October 2024-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Ouagadougou)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ABOUT Aviation Safty Officer AT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency dedicated to fighting hunger. WFP's mission is to help the world achieve zero hunger. Every day, WFP works globally to ensure that no child goes hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, have access to the nutritious food they need.
THE ROLEThe WFP also provides air transport services, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for humanitarian and development actors from Ouagadougou to around thirty localities, allowing access to the most vulnerable populations. The world's largest humanitarian agency also supports the government and its partners through food and nutrition security analysis, as well as the provision of logistics, information, and communication technology services.
The Aviation Safety Officer is responsible for actively supporting the management and implementation of aviation safety standards, ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with international standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):Under the direct supervision of the CATO UNHAS, the incumbent will be responsible to perform the following generic duties:
Implementation of UNHAS BF Aviation Safety program in the AFO (Aviation Field Operation).
Act as the aviation safety expert and focal point for all safety related issue in Burkina Faso.
Liaison with the ANAC on all safety matters and on collecting update of the FIR information, the status of the navigation aids, air traffic control, meteorology, fire and rescue and wildlife management for all airports in Burkina Faso.
Organizing the monthly Safety and Security Meetings. Review and finalizing the meeting minutes.
Attend aviation related meetings/gatherings called on by the airport authorities and share its minutes with UNHAS management.
Coordination and communication with ICRC and other stakeholders for the Safety information gathering and dissemination.
Collect/update all occurrence reports and coordination with operators and with respective entity/individuals.
Liaison with airfield and civil aviation authorities for safety related incidents.
Presenting the Occurrence follow-up briefing in the monthly Safety and Security meetings.
Maintain all data base on safety incidents in the AFO and prepares monthly summaries.
Perform the AOSI (Aircraft Acceptance into Operational Service Inspection Report).
Perform the aircraft review bi-annually.
Maintain all aircraft documentations and update as required.
Plan and organize the A-ERP (aviation emergency response plan) Tabletop exercises.
Updating and reviewing the Aviation Risk Register.
Providing the AFO Safety briefing to new arrival flight crews, ground staff etc.
Perform the airfield assessments and UNHAS field station evaluations.
Managing the AFO library.
Assist the UNHAS management to collect and maintain an overview of safety data.
Review the crew documents/qualifications and accept them to mission. Maintain all crew documentations and update as required.
Implementation of safety Awareness program.
Preparing the quarterly airfield risk assessments schedule and submitting to Air Operators for implementation.
Making sure adequate number of serviceable fire extinguishers are located at the designated spots as per safety requirements to guarantee 100% safe and secure operations at the aprons all the times.
Implementation of the FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention program.
Ensure safety measures and procedures are followed in the vicinity of aircraft(s).
With support of the RASO, supervising the safety aspects of the UNHAS airbridges i.e., the flights safety arrangements, induction briefings.
Supervision of staff as required.
Performs risk assessments prior to the tasking of aircraft and keeps all personnel informed of the actual and potential hazards and causes of accidents/incidents
Perform any other duties as assigned by CATO or his Officer in Charge (OiC).
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:
Implementation of UNHAS BF Aviation Safety program in the AFO (Aviation Field Operation).
Act as the aviation safety expert and focal point for all safety related issue in Burkina Faso.
Presenting the Occurrence follow-up briefing in the monthly Safety and Security meetings.
Maintain all data base on safety incidents in the AFO and prepares monthly summaries.
Perform the AOSI (Aircraft Acceptance into Operational Service Inspection Report).
Perform the aircraft review bi-annually.
Maintain all aircraft documentations and update as required.
Plan and organize the A-ERP (aviation emergency response plan) Tabletop exercises.
Updating and reviewing the Aviation Risk Register.
Providing the AFO Safety briefing to new arrival flight crews, ground staff etc.
Perform the airfield assessments and UNHAS field station evaluations.
Managing the AFO library.
Assist the UNHAS management to collect and maintain an overview of safety data.
Review the crew documents/qualifications and accept them to mission. Maintain all crew documentations and update as required.
Implementation of safety Awareness program.
Preparing the quarterly airfield risk assessments schedule and submitting to Air Operators for implementation.
Education:
An advanced university degree in aeronautics, aeronautical engineering, airport management, or another relevant field, or a first university degree with additional years of relevant experience and/or additional training/courses.
Holding or having held a commercial pilot's license, air traffic control license, flight operations officer license (or equivalent), aeronautical engineer, or aircraft maintenance engineer license.
Experience :
Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in aviation roles.
At least 5 years of progressive and practical professional experience in commercial or humanitarian aviation will be an asset,
Proficiency in Windows (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Experience with databases, as well as sufficient knowledge and experience in the technical sectors of aircraft, flight operations, or air traffic management.
Knowledge and skills:
Training and experience in aviation safety management (required).
Experience in managing ECCAIRS; qualification in the use of computers, including databases, word processing, graphic software, spreadsheets, and other software, with a demonstrated interest in the development of aviation safety (desirable).
Languages: Proficiency in French (level C) and fluency in English (level B).
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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