KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all-inclusive)
- Act as the primary UNHAS aviation staff at field level and coordinate daily aviation operations in line with WFP Aviation Services policies and UNHAS SOPs/SAOPs.
- Liaise with civil aviation authorities, airport management, security entities, ground handling agents, and fuel providers.
- Coordinate with UNHAS users on flight schedules, passenger and cargo movements, and operational constraints.
- Maintain effective working relationships with airport personnel and operational stakeholders.
- Support flight following, passenger handling, cargo coordination, and MEDEVAC operations.
- Monitor and implement aviation safety and security procedures and report any incident and irregularities.
- Maintain accurate operational records such as statistics, and reports.
- Conduct supervisee(s) performance evaluation(s) through PACE or PAR.
- Supervise and manage support staff assigned to filed location
- Responsible for team management and optimum utilization of resources in a cost-efficient manner.
- Any other task assigned by UNHAS management/ direct supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Completion of secondary school education required.
- Post-secondary education or training in aviation, air transport management, logistics, or related field desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation or airport operations, preferably with humanitarian or international organizations.
- Experience in field or remote duty stations required.
- Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Training or certification in aviation operations, flight dispatch, ATC, or aviation safety is an advantage.
- Knowledge of ICAO SARPs, UN aviation policies, and WFP Aviation Services procedures desirable.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES – AVIATION & SAFETY
- Knowledge of air transport operations, ground handling, and flight coordination.
- Understanding of aviation safety management, risk awareness, and incident reporting.
- Ability to apply UNHAS SOPs/SAOPs and basic ICAO standards in daily operations.
- Capacity to coordinate multiple stakeholders under time means.
- Strong attention to detail and operational discipline in a safety-critical environment.
LANGUAGES
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)
This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.
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