Air Operations (AirOps) Assistant at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub Delegation, is looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title: Air Operations (AirOps) Assistant

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of all concerned actors in relation to ICRC flights in Maiduguri
• Providing guidance and assistance to passengers and non-AirOps ICRC units in Maiduguri
• Provide AirOps support as a liaison person between the sub-delegation in Maiduguri and the AirOps base in Abuja
• Brief all passengers and concerned ICRC units about ICRC AirOps guidelines and procedures
• Co-ordinate with the Car-Pool unit to organize pickups/drops offs of passengers to and from the airport when required
• Organize for fuel for the RED using the local fuellers in Maiduguri.
• Prepare applications for airside clearances for ICRC personnel and aircrews to be submitted to airport security forces and related agencies
• Provide adequate reporting about all AirOps activities in Maiduguri to the Air Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Aviation Management and/or combination of education, professional training, certification in air transport, and experience in air transportation related occupation required.
• Additional vocational training in logistics or aviation an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible flight operations work experience with an Airline, Flight Briefing Office, Ground Handling Company or Airport Operator.
• Previous experience with a Humanitarian agency would be an added advantage.
• Advanced level in computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) including working knowledge of Flight planning systems.
• General knowledge of the Aviation industry.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Driving licence.
• Succeeded in ICRC driving test.

Personal Attributes

• Capability to work independently.
• Aptitude to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• High organizational and assessment skills.
• Flexibility.
• Willing to adapt and learn

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please, clearly indicate "AirOps Maiduguri" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.