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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 extreme weather shocks.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

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- 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).

JOB TITLE: Aviation Officer (Contracts)

TYPE OF CONTRACT : Int. Reg. Consultant – Level I

UNIT/DIVISION : Aviation Service (SCDA) / Supply Chain & Delivery

DUTY STATION : Rome, Italy (HQ)

DURATION : 11 months

BACKGROUND 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 prepare 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 Officer:

a. 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

📌 Consultant Aviation (Roma)
🏢 World Food Programme
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