Aviation Assistant (UNHAS Booking), SC5, Pemba - Cabo Delagado
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Aviation Assistant will be responsible to perform a range of coordination and administrative activities that contribute to the safe and effective air service to the humanitarian community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. To receive and manage flight bookings from eligible agencies (UN, Diplomatic Missions, Media, and NGOs) for travelling with WFP AFO flights.
2. Communicate with the agencies regarding the UNHAS procedures and update them accordingly on new procedures.
3. Provide flight information, flight confirmation, via e-mail/phone to the concerned agencies.
4. Distribute tickets and Air waybills one day before the flight to the passengers and confirm the flight reporting and departure times.
5. Print the manifests and give complete information about the passengers’ payment and flying status to the staff to the checking desk at the airport.
6. Receive the airport checking manifests and updating the office database, specifying no-shows and cancellations.
7. Prepare monthly and quarterly flight reports for the Air Operation Officers.
8. Record, process, compile and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on flying hours, aircraft status, passenger and cargo loads.
9. Performing any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
• Experience in restricted flying zones, and other aviation risks and assisting in flight planning.
• Experience in handling passenger manifests and aircraft loading.
• Experience in interpreting routine weather reports.
• Experience in basic flight following and radio telephony procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Post-secondary certificate in air traffic control, flight dispatch, aeronautical engineering or related field is desirable.
Experience: A minimum of Five (5) years of relevant work experience in aviation operations, ground handling, or related fields.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English and Portuguese language.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Service Contract - Level 5
Duty Station: Pemba, Cabo Delgado
Duration: 6 months
