ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 WFP's 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).

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Aviation Assistant is supporting WFP Aviation Services in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable humanitarian air transport services at the assigned field station.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all-inclusive)

• Act as the primary UNHAS aviation staff at field level and coordinate daily aviation operations in line with WFP Aviation Services policies and UNHAS SOPs/SAOPs.

• Liaise with civil aviation authorities, airport management, security entities, ground handling agents, and fuel providers.

• Coordinate with UNHAS users on flight schedules, passenger and cargo movements, and operational constraints.

• Maintain effective working relationships with airport personnel and operational stakeholders.

• Support flight following, passenger handling, cargo coordination, and MEDEVAC operations.

• Monitor and implement aviation safety and security procedures and report any incident and irregularities.

• Maintain accurate operational records such as statistics, and reports.

• Conduct supervisee(s) performance evaluation(s) through PACE or PAR.

• Supervise and manage support staff assigned to filed location

• Responsible for team management and optimum utilization of resources in a cost-efficient manner.

• Any other task assigned by UNHAS management/ direct supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education required.

• Post-secondary education or training in aviation, air transport management, logistics, or related field desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation or airport operations, preferably with humanitarian or international organizations.

• Experience in field or remote duty stations required.

• Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Training or certification in aviation operations, flight dispatch, ATC, or aviation safety is an advantage.

• Knowledge of ICAO SARPs, UN aviation policies, and WFP Aviation Services procedures desirable.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES – AVIATION & SAFETY

• Knowledge of air transport operations, ground handling, and flight coordination.

• Understanding of aviation safety management, risk awareness, and incident reporting.

• Ability to apply UNHAS SOPs/SAOPs and basic ICAO standards in daily operations.

• Capacity to coordinate multiple stakeholders under time means.

• Strong attention to detail and operational discipline in a safety-critical environment.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.

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