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• Ensure thorough understanding of the Air
  Tasking Procedure and mission air assets (including type, performance,
  capacity and location of the aircraft);
• Plan Daily Flight Schedule (DFS) for the
  following day, based on MONUSCO Weekly Flight Schedule and/or Special
  Flight Requests (SFR);
• Continually coordinate with all aviation key
  players (other Air Ops units, site managers, crew, MOVCON, other Air
  Regions, MAOC, etc.) in order to ensure proper scheduling and execution of
  tasks; Prepare Amendments to the DFS based on requirements and Obtain
  approval from the Planning Unit supervisor prior to publishing the DFS or
  subsequent amendments;
• Produce the required short form of MONUSCO
  DFS and distribute/file accordingly; Ensure signing of the DFS by
  respective crew on daily basis and brief the crew accordingly, Raise SFR
  in the data base and follow up approval process; Initiate preparation of
  Aviation Weekly Reports (AWR) and compile/pursue all data from other units
  before sending to the Chief Air Region;
• Prepare and submit Aviation Monthly Reports
  (AMR);
• Maintain and update all Planning Unit folders
  (DFS, MONUSCO DFS, MONUSCO Final Amendments, AWR and AMR) as well as all
  planning boards;
• Keep record and files of all communications,
  with aircraft (Radio log); To keep contact (by radio communications VHF,HF
  ) with all UN Aircrafts operating in and out of Mission area while flying:
  to record their ATD, ETA, PAX, cargo and every 30 min the GPS position of
  Each Aircraft.
• Able to follow special procedures in case of
  SAR operations.
• Keep updated the plotting, tracking and
  flight following tote board.
• Prepare departure Data and made available for
  crew briefing: weather, Notam if any and mission clearance; to prepare
  update and upload backlogs to the intranet system for financial
  implications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Entebbe Support Base (ESB) Air Operations Assistant career opportunity should
  hold a High School diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational
  certificate in Air Transport, Aviation Engineering, Air Traffic Control,
  Flight Dispatch or training from equivalent military establishments is
  required.
• A minimum of five years of relevant
  experience in Aviation as either Air Traffic Controller / Flight
  Dispatcher / Air Operations or Military equivalent positions
• The applicants should be passionate about
  aviation, have good experience in aviation related activities and be
  capable of working in intense and high tempo operational environment.
• Ability to operate HF, VHF Radios.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS
  Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and, the UN Lotus Notes and Data bases.
• Able to drive and hold a valid Driver’s
  License.
• Language: Fluency in oral and written English
  is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
  advantage.

• Professionalism: Good knowledge of all forms of air
  transportation activities; thorough knowledge of air operations related
  processing and safety requirements; ability to work independently in
  managing difficult situations; proven analytical and evaluative skills;
  shows pride in work and in achievements; observing deadlines and achieving
  results; and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues
  to achieve organizational goals; willingness to learn from others, ability
  to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and
  colleagues, shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
  responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Communication: Good interpersonal skills, speaks
  and writes clearly and effectively, listens to others, correctly
  interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, exhibits two
  way communication; and tailors language, tone, style and format to match
  audience and demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping
  people informed.

• Cover Letter (letter of motivation or
  application letter);
• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here;
• Proof of required academic certificates i.e.
  Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
• Copy of birth certificate; or copy of
  National ID; or copy of Passport.
• Employment verification letter from most
  recent employer (for external applicants)
• Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent
  performance evaluations (e-PAS) and external candidates must submit two
  reference letters

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