Consultant Aviation

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS16 October :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity.It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the world's 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.To learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.WHY JOIN WFP?WFP is a **** 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 theTerms and Conditionssection of this vacancy announcement).JOB TITLE: Aviation Officer (Contracts)TYPE OF CONTRACT: Int.Reg.Consultant – Level IUNIT/DIVISION:Aviation Service (SCDA)DUTY STATION: Rome, HQDURATION:11 monthsBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:1.1 In the performance of his/her function, the Aviation Officer:a. Contribute to daily planning and coordination of global aviation initiatives or day-to-day aviation operations to ensure that operations and objectives are achieved safely, at optimum value and in full.b. Reports directly to the Head, Air Transport Unit (ATU) as 1st level Supervisor, and to the Chief of Aviation Service at 2nd level.1.2 With the guidance of the Head ATU:a. Initiate Requests for Offers for air transport services, in accordance with provisions of ATM.b. Review offers and prepares proposals to the Air Transport Contract Committee.c. Monitors, evaluates assigned air transport contracts.d. Maintains contractor performance reports.e. Administer ATU contracting and operational systems as required.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:2.1 In respect to his/her service management responsibilities, the Aviation Officera. Contribute to the planning and coordination or activities relating to the safe execution of aviation operations in accordance with WFP and UN AVSTADS (Aviation Standards).b. Support or manage aviation projects or operational activities applying standard processes, including the appropriate operational risk management processes, to contribute to effective humanitarian air transportation.c. Provide technical advice to country office to ensure safe aviation operations are incorporated into local program planning and transport arrangements.d. Collect, and analyze a wide range of data from diverse sources through research and networking with colleagues to formulate and recommend actions to senior staff to improve performance of aviation activities and operations.e. Participate in the on-going review of internal processes, and procedures, and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies.f. Support regular financial analysis, and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize use of available funds.g. Guide, and supervise a limited number of junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.h. Collate data, and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of aviation activities that enables informed decision making, and detailed reporting to donor representatives.i. Identify, and build productive relationships with WFP colleagues, and staff within the unit or area of assignment to align activities, and enable a coordinated, and coherent approach to humanitarian air transportation.j. Follow emergency aviation preparedness practices to ensure WFP can swiftly provide passenger services, relief supplies and emergency medical, and security evacuations at the onset of a crisis.k. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet the required provision of service to the humanitarian community as needed.DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:a. Launch and Prepare evaluation of LTA and ADHOC Request for Offers.b. Reviews offers, technical & financial and prepare information for evaluation by the Air Transport Contract Committee; and prepares necessary documentation for the decision Memorandum.c. Launch RFO and Reviews offers, technical & financial for Ad-Hoc charter requests.d. Provide Aviation Field Offices with support for Long Term agreements.e. Prepare routine report on aviation contracts.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education:a. Education: Advanced University degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Engineering, Airport Management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.Holds or has held a Commercial Pilot License, Air Traffic Control License or Flight Operations Officer License (or equivalent), Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License.Desired Experience:a. Has had a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Aviation Industry.b. Experience communicating and coordinating with UN agencies/ large international conglomerates.c. Experience working with aviation services needed in support of WFP's Operations and its related market intelligence.d. Experience working with vendors.e. Has experience with budgeting, pipelines and related issues in WFP Corporate Systems.Knowledge & Skills:a. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programmes and other related tools including data bases, word processing, graphical, spread sheet and other software packages.b. Knowledge in humanitarian aviation activities and/or WFP field operations is desirable.Languages:Fluent in English Language (Level C) and a second UN language as per WFP requirements.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.Click here to access WFP Leadership FrameworkREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:NO FEE DISCLAIMERThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.Should you receive a solicitation for the