Aviation Officer P4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20 November 2024-23:59-GMT-05:00 Montreal Time (Montreal)

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 WFP
The 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. 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: wfp.org.

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The position is based in Montreal, Canada and reports to Chief, Aviation Service.

The role involves facilitating the implementation of Annex 2 of the MOU providing a framework for enhanced cooperation concluded on 06 December 2019.

THE ROLE
In line with WFP-ICAO MoU, the staff member is envisaged to be assigned to ICAO Air Navigation Bureau continuing the long-standing cooperation between WFP and ICAO in support of humanitarian air operations worldwide.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

• Analyse problems raised by States and International Organizations in the field of flight operations and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Propose amendments to Annex 6 to reflect operations needs and new trends and technological developments.
• Prepare technical studies and working papers for the Air Navigation Commission, international meetings, etc.
• Analyse and draft proposals related to the amendment and/or implementation of relevant technical Annexes to the Convention.
• Support the ICAO ANB/SAF/OPS Section and the expert groups it manages.
• Develop comprehensive working papers, State letters, and other documentation required to present Annex amendment proposals.
• Participate in initiatives, activities, or projects implemented by ICAO and WFP under the MOU.
• Provide data that ICAO can utilize to enhance WFP strategies to augment disaster/relief preparedness.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Specialised advanced University degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Engineering with specialization in aircraft construction, and holds or has held a Commercial Pilot License, Air Traffic Control, Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role: Eight years of relevant progressively responsible experience in collaboration with ICAO and National aviation authorities.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.

More About You:

• Technical knowledge of Licensing, Operations, Airworthiness, Safety Management, and technical supervision of the Federal Aviation Office.
• Working experience with Air Navigation Commission of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• Mobility is a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Montreal, Canada to take up this assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.

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.