Aviation Security Officer P3 (N'Djamena, Chad)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS24 August 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)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.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:The common Chadian border with the Central African Republic is still a serious security concern to the government due to the CAR conflict and criminality in the villages near the border. Furthermore, the shared border with Sudan remains a focus of worry due to the permanent presence of armed factions hostile to the Chadian government.PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:The Aviation Security (AVSEC) Officer will collaborate and work in partnership with international and national aviation partners, NGOs and civil aviation authorities to enhance aviation security outcomes and solutions for the area of assignment. He/she will work closely with both aviation staff and WFP field security teams. As such, the job holder is expected to have solid knowledge and experience in Aviation and field security settings with complementary coordination skills.AVSEC Officer will Support aviation management in AVSEC-related matters including planning of projects, operational risk management and measures for effective delivery of the aviation security programme for WFP personnel, clients, other stakeholders and facilities. The role will also support WFP’s aviation mission to attain efficient, cost-effective and reliable access to locations in need of humanitarian assistance through guidance and support to the aviation operation across the region or to the project in countries with medium or high risk aviation environments (including conflict or post conflict areas).KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):Support the development of standard AVSEC operating procedures across the area which encompasses WFP global aviation policies and tools; thus, ensuring that aviation objectives are accomplished in compliance with WFP, UN AVSTADS and ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO/SARPS).Be accountable to the CATO for the AVSEC component of the aviation operations within the area of assignment, ensuring that all required AVSEC / WFP security measures, systems and programmes are in established and aligned.Establish and sustain AVSEC partnerships with key entities in the area such as governments, NGOs, private sector organisations and UN agencies to facilitate coordinated, suitable and sustainable AVSEC measures for the operation.Participate in regular forums with aviation partners, staff and crews on prevailing AVSEC mission priorities and identify threats in the area and provide guidance on the management of such threats in operational context.Coordinate, participate and support AVSEC assessment missions, test, verification, evaluations, audits and other activities as may be applicable to the mission for internal and external partners/parties.Support preparedness actions by providing technical guidance and monitoring the management of specific aviation risks to enable WFP to efficiently provide passenger services, relief supplies and emergency medical and security evacuations at the onset of a crisis.In coordination with WFP Security, identify potential AVSEC or other security-related training and staff development opportunities as required to build and develop the overall capabilities of WFP staff and external partner’s ability to support the field operations.Maintain and support the internal quality control system and ensure that all relevant records are retained as required.Collate, collect, develop, analyse and oversee reporting on disseminate information/intelligence on AVSEC occurrences, hazards and other related AVSEC matters - e.g. AVSEC risk assessment/incident reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information which is presented to the senior aviation officer.Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men in AVSEC roles, duties and tasks.Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.Other as required.FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:Supply Chain Management and Optimization: Analyses context of AVSEC country/area challenges in order to support the aviation management team in the supply chain network, to proactively mitigate and/or address dynamic supply chain challenges, to ensure operational optimization with proactive AVSEC solutions.Planning, Project & Resource Management: Able to manage AVSEC programmes & related projects to ensure that these are delivered as required to the area of need. This includes providing support around global and local AVSEC /security threats that may impact on WFP and partner operations. Proposes and implements local AVSEC mitigation measures and solutions for WFP to provide uninterrupted service delivery in the face of operational challenges.Information Management & Reporting: Ensure relevant aviation security information systems (ECCAIRS, Flash reports, email systems) and exchange of information with internal stakeholders and external partners are adhered to for quantifiable evidence of WFP’s AVSEC impact in meeting the perquisite requirement of SeMS service levels for internal/external parties in the area.Service Provision, Aviation Contracting and Operational Execution: Demonstrates ability to provide support to the operation with WFP partners within own transportation area. All AVSEC information is accurate and up to date for operational requirements and meeting of contract KPI requirement/perimeters.Aviation Performance Measurement & Quality Control: Applies understanding of aviation and air-based supply chain operations, regulatory standards, and local conditions to develop and refine WFP's AVSEC procedures and policies to elevate performance in their area (e.g., quality, security facilitation KPI).Specialized Technical Knowledge in Aviation, Safety and Security: Demonstrates ability to position WFP as a leader in AVSEC practises and identifies ways to leverage the network of service providers to ensure a safe and secured on-time delivery of services (e.g., introduction new screening solutions for air cargo operations in the area)QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEExperience: 5 years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in aviation security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.Education:Advanced University degree in AVSEC Management /an or Aviation Management, plus hold the ICAO AVSEC Professional Management diploma.Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related aviation work experience and/or training/courses.A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy or relevant diploma in ICAO Aviation Security from a recognized institution with Aviation risk management or aviation security training may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.Language: Fluency (level C) in English and French languages.Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:Experience supporting or leading one or more aspects of AVSEC Operations or AVSEC related quality assurance programs.Experience in a regulatory Civil Aviation Authority or body as an AVSEC specialist providing advice on AVSEC issues, conducting or performing audits, inspections, certification, incident investigations, crisis planning emergency and risk management in regulatory framework.Experience managing the AVSEC related risk preparedness process from aviation risk identification and analysis to contingency planning.Experience in design and delivery of AVSEC training in multi diverse culture context.Experience developing and managing AVSEC strategy in the humanitarian, commercial or related environment including both secure and insecure areas.Extensive experience in conflict and post conflict countries is desirable.Experience in managing and leading/working with multicultural teams with related areas of expertise and/or providing oversight services and expert advice on a range of corporate/regional AVSEC security issues.Broad knowledge of diverse international Aviation security management practices preferably with authoritative knowledge of concepts and principals relating to a specific area of specialism.Ability to assimilate and analyse complex issues using independent judgement and anticipate potential operational impact to create effective organisational policy and planning recommendations for area of operation.Good negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at mid to senior levels within the organisation.Ability to lead, coach and motivate small - medium diverse teams and deliver effectively through others to achieve results.Good calibre of communication skills with the ability to create clear, influential messages from complex data.General knowledge of commercial requirements, with the ability to connect and leverage external partnerships to optimise resources for WFP in the area of operation.General understanding of business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP, NGO or other humanitarian-specific processes and systems.