Air Operations Assistant/Meteorologist in South Sudan

UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT SSDR000952--Air Operations Assistant/Meteorologist The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long- established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

General Information

Country of Assignment South Sudan

Host Institute United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Volunteer Category International Specialist

Number of Volunteer 2

Duration Until 30-06-2019

Expected Starting Date 01-07-2018

Duty Station Juba [SSD]

Assignment Place

Non-Family Duty station

Assignment Place Remark

Assignment is non-family.

Living Conditions

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide 5 Dec 2017 Page 1 of 5 hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

Assignment Details

Assignment Title Air Operations Assistant/Meteorologist

Organizational Context & Project Description

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently,

UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241

(Dec. 2015) and 2304 (2016).

Sustainable Development Goals 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

UNV Focus Area Peace building

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Airfields/Air Terminals Unit (CATU) the Air Meteorological Officer is responsible for the following duties, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Make weather observations and forecast reports as well as compiling, collating and timely distributing them to respective

users;

Processing, analysing and quality controlling meteorological data and forecasting models to produce a daily weather forecast

for UNMISS flight planners, pilots and other stakeholders;

Collecting actual weather and forecasts from different recognised websites and National Meteorological Authority of South

Sudan for analysis and dissemination to users;

Developing and implementing Meteorological Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in compliance with Department of Field

Support (DFS) Aviation Manual, International Civil Aviation Organisation/World Meteorological Organisation (ICAO/WMO),

International Air Transport Association (IATA) and host country’s Civil Aviation/Meteorological Authority Standards, other UN

mission practices, procedures and regulations;

Informing/briefing flying crews and related air operations staff on actual weather, en- route weather forecast, any significant

weather and prevailing weather conditions at landing sites depending on the collected information;

Ensuring flying crews are familiar with daily weather trends in terms of weather minima related to assigned Air Task Orders;

Providing briefings for Air Liaison Officers and aircrews regarding general atmospheric conditions;

Teaching and training basic weather observation and dissemination techniques to all Air Liaison/Air operations officers in the

mission

Conducting pre-flight weather condition discussions, telephonic briefing on actual prevailing and en- route significant weather

development as well as producing all meteorological reference documents (Flight Folders) to all flying crews and aviation

personnel;

Developing and improving meteorological equipment with the objective of increasing safety of flights and cost effectiveness;

Ensuring all the weather equipment installed at different landing sites are operational and in perfect order;

Liaising with the host country’s Meteorological Authority to obtain certification for all equipment installed by the Mission from

time to time;

Managing collaboration with local meteorological offices;

Carrying out additional tasks as directed and delegated by CATU

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerismby

reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute

articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with 5 Dec 2017 Page 2 of 5 the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Degree Level Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments

A first level University degree in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Science or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics, Physics and

Computer science plus a specialized training in Meteorology (Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-MET)) or a Post-

tertiary education at college, university or specialised training institution in the field of meteorology.

Required experience 60 months

Experience Remark

Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the field of Aviation meteorology

Language Skills

English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent

AND - Arabic (Optional) , Level - Working Knowledge

Area of Expertise

Meteorology, spatial analysis and climate modelling Mandatory

Area of Expertise Requirement

Technical/vocational training in aeronautical meteorology is an asset

General knowledge of international procedures and regulations for aeronautical meteorology desirable

Experience with UN, Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) or other international body an asset;

Have a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 vehicles

Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable

development, and the UN System;

Sound security awareness.

Need Driving Licence Yes

Competencies & Values

Accountability

Adaptability and Flexibility

Commitment and Motivation

Communication

Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Working in Teams

5 Dec 2017 Page 3 of 5Conditions of Service and other information

Condition of Service Click here to view Conditions of Service

Conditions of Service for International Specialist:

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and

satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family

Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).

The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and

other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The

VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis

according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty

stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is

published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.

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In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a

Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the

duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty

station.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security

framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final

repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful

candidate.

Application Code SSDR000952-2385

5 Dec 2017 Page 4 of 5 Application procedure

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 07 January 2018

Disclaimer

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are

committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

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