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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
2 September 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Lagos)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 worlds 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 and 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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).
JOB TITLE: Aviation Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Int. REG CST
UNIT/DIVISION: Aviation Service / Supply Chain & Delivery
DUTY STATION: Maiduguri Nigeria
DURATION: 06.10.2025 31.12.2025
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
1.1. In the performance of his/her function the Aviation Officer (AO):
a. Reports to the Chief Air Transport Officer (CATO);
b. Advises WFP Country Directors Head of Area Office Regional Directors and the Heads of Client Agencies on matters pertaining to aircraft operations; and
c. Liaises with regional and country aviation authorities and agencies AOC holders and other HAS Air Transport Officers.
1.2. Administratively the AO reports to the CATO if deployed in the same base otherwise to the WFP CD or Head of Area Office of the host CO/AO who provides the logistics and management support services.
1.3. The incumbent will cover the position of Aviation Officer according to the current structure and with the accountabilities and responsibilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1. In respect to his/her service management responsibilities the Aviation Officer:
a. Establish and maintain an organization capable of administering the provision of a safe economical efficient and effective air transportation service for the movement of passengers and cargo.
b. Ensures that adequate administrative and logistics support arrangements are made for the execution of air operations.
c. Ensures that all contractual provisions and obligations are satisfied and produces contract performance reports.
d. Analyses voyage reports submitted by aircraft commanders after completion of tasks and provides advice to movements planners.
e. Performs risk assessments prior to the tasking of aircraft and keeps all personnel informed of the actual and potential hazards and causes of accidents/incidents.
f. Plans arranges and coordinates the provision of technical and operational support for air transport service operations.
g. Manages the budget accounts for expenditure prepares budget submissions and performance reports.
h. Assist and advise the Humanitarian Community and the Country Office in determining their air transport need and design a scheduled service that will cater to needs to the extent possible without compromising safety efficiencies and economies.
i. Periodically review and analyse route structures aircraft payload cargo traffic statistics to assess viability of routes and service improvements.
j. Produce an annual financial summary on operational expenditure statement to monitor financial performance of the operation.
k. Deal manage and supervise passenger and cargo operations tasks and issues manifest tasking checking information boarding etc.
l. Monitor aircraft operations and performance identify and report any likely hazard(s) and operational risk(s) which could affect the continued safe operations of aircraft.
m. Coordinate with CAA UN mission (if any) or airport authorities to arrange for position/remove and operate suitable firefighting equipment and other protective equipment as required; and
n. Provide/arrange for security of personnel cargo and facilities.
o. Attend meetings external meetings and events with other UN agencies or other partners and entities as required.
p. Participate in the development of standard aviation operating procedures within the field or contribute towards global aviation policies and tools for use across WFP ensuring that aviation objectives are accomplished in compliance with WFP UN AVSTADS ICAO and SARP standards.
q. Sustain strategic partnerships with key entities such as governments NGOs private sector organizations and UN agencies to facilitate coordinated and sustainable services e.g. uninterrupted humanitarian access to remote locations and readily available assets for emergency interventions.
r. Represent the DCATO/CATO as necessary in resource mobilizations meetings in his/her duty station and/or when he/she/they are absent.
s. Assume responsibilities of CATO/DCATO during the incumbents absence when and if required.
t. Perform any other duties as formally requested by Chief Aviation Service.
2.2. In respect to his/her Safety and Quality Assurance responsibilities the AO:
a. Ensures that an adequate and efficient safety organization is maintained throughout the designated Area of Operation.
b. Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient flight operations management system for flight following and search and rescue.
c. Liaise and advises the appropriate authorities on all safety matters and recommends remedial measures to counter actual or potential causes of aviation accidents/incidents.
d. Monitors all techniques and aircraft types for potential safety hazards.
e. Monitors action taken on all aircraft accidents/incidents and provides specialist knowledge inquiries when required.
f. Records and provides statistical analysis of aircraft accidents/incidents; and Propagates safety publicity education and dissemination of information.
g. Ensures quality management of operational processes and compliance to the established standards in support to the Quality Assurance Commitment to all UNHAS stakeholders.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
a. Have established good relationships and proactive coordination with Donors/UNHAS stakeholders Focal Persons and timely preparation of end reports.
b. Have established good relationships and proactive coordination with UNHAS Team to the Annual Performance Plan SCDA quarterly/annual reports CO meetings and supporting UNHAS field outstations.
c. Have provided good coordination mechanisms and customer care to all UNHAS passengers and crew and keep the base as per aviation standards and requirements with proper filed and documented performance reports.
d. Have performed his/her activities and daily flight dispatch activities in accordance with the guidance from the CATO UNHAS SOAP and WFP Aviation Service ATM.
e. Have performed the following tasks at satisfactory level according to his/her supervisor through the PACE.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Aeronautics Aviation Engineering Aviation Maintenance Engineering Airport Management or other relevant field; OR Aviation Military officers professional career (including degree) as pilot or navigator pilot; OR First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience AND in possession of one of the following Aviation licenses: Commercial Pilot License Air Traffic Control License Flight Operations Officer or Flight Dispatcher Officer License.
Experience:
a. Have had a minimum of 5 years experience in the aviation industry; and
b. Have held a supervisory or management position in air operations or has successfully completed an Aviation Safety Management course or equivalent.
c. In addition the core and functional capabilities required by standard Aviation Officer job profile the incumbent should possess good organization and coordination skills.
d. Experience in commercial aviation. Specific focus in humanitarian air operations/food aid or experience in UN peacekeeping aviation operations is desirable.
e. Experience liaising with country authorities to facilitate air operations.
f. Experience establishing methodologies for risk analysis and problem solving.
Knowledge& Skills:
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programmes and other related tools.
Knowledge in humanitarian aviation activities and/or WFP field operations is desirable.
Languages: Fluent in English Language (Level C) and a second UN language as per WFP requirements.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
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. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
