Aviation Assistant at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Aviation Assistant

Ref: JR110170
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and administer air operations, ensuring adherence to WFP standards and risk management protocols to support safe and efficient air services.
• Conduct pre-flight preparations to ensure all manifested passengers and cargo are accurately accounted for and boarded/loaded in close coordination with the flight crew, escalating any issues to the supervisor as required.
• Supervise passengers during boarding to ensure that only authorized individuals access the aircraft, in coordination with the crew.
• Provide support to colleagues, assisting with task completion in line with agreed standards and deadlines.
• Contribute to process reviews and recommend improvements to enhance the performance of air operations and related activities.
• Adhere to standard emergency preparedness procedures, enabling WFP to respond effectively to crises in its core operational areas.
• Compile and verify all post-flight documentation to confirm flight completion and compliance with established protocols, ensuring all tasks are updated in the system.
• Address passenger queries promptly and professionally, adhering to standard procedures or escalating to the relevant unit as needed to maintain high client service standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment of aviation activities with UNHAS SAOP, fostering a cohesive approach to air operations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 26th February 2025; 23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Lagos).