UN careers applications for the Aviation Safety Officers position has officially announced with the deadline set for the  16 November 2023

Aviation Safety Officers plays a crucial role within the Aviation Safety Section (AvSS), which operates under the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) within the larger framework of the Department of Operational Support (DOS).

The Department of Operational Support provides comprehensive operational support and advisory services to various entities within the secretariat, including departments, Offices Away from Headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Office of Supply Chain Management comprises several divisions and sections, and the incumbent will report to the Chief of the Aviation Safety Section or a designated official.”

Job – Specific Qualification for Aviation Safety Officers 

• Certified Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating or Maintenance and Engineering certification, or Air Traffic Control (ATC) certificate or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) pilot certificate is desirable.
• For military personnel, a military pilot license or equivalent based on a Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating, Maintenance and Engineering, Air Traffic Control/Service or UAS pilot certificate is desirable.
• Formal Training in Safety Management System from a recognized training provider (IATA, Airline, Flight Safety International or equivalent) is required.
• Formal Training in aviation accident investigation from a recognized training provider (IATA, Airline, Flight Safety International or equivalent) is desirable.

Work Experience 

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in aviation safety with an airline, maintenance and engineering provider, military, governmental or inter-governmental organization, is required.
  
• At least three years of international experience in a civilian or military aviation organization within a multicultural team is required.
•  Experience in the development and implementation of safety management systems and aviation safety assurance is required.
•  Experience in aircraft accident investigation is desirable.

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Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice for Aviation Safety Officers

• This position is funded by the Support Account. The appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
• Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applicants who successfully pass a competitive recruitment process may have their information shared with other UN Organizations for similar job openings. Being on the roster doesn’t guarantee future selection
• Applicants from contributing countries, recommended for selection, get priority for peacekeeping and HQ support positions based on their contributions to UN peacekeeping per GA resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.
• At the UN, hiring prioritizes efficiency, competence, and integrity while considering geographic diversity. Decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs, promoting diversity and inclusivity regardless of identity, background, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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