Jobs in Abuja at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), September 2014


The ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Abuja is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:


Job Title: AirOps Field Officer

Location:
Abuja

Job Description

  • ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • The successful candidate should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the ability to work independently and in a team.
  • The above position demands flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
Main Responsibilities
  • Co-ordinates all ramp activities and aircraft around operations including the supervision of daily workers hired for the purpose of loading/off-loading of ICRC aircraft;
  • Follows up aircraft movement to/from Abuja and within points in Nigeria so to relay information about ICRC aircraft and to liaise with all field stations to ensure smooth coordination of operations;
  • Assists the delegation in the coordination of emergency/medevac operations by air;
  • Facilitates government clearances (tax exemption, customs documentation, clearances, airport access) and aviation related formalities from various government offices.
  • Coordinates the movement of passengers, baggage, cargo and the mail through the airport and process these through customs and immigration;
  • Organises the fuelling of ICRC aircraft and co-ordinate with other agencies at the airport such as customs, airport authorities, security personnel to ensure safe operation;
  • Obtains airport passes for vehicles needed to enter the airport and monitors with the crew changes and/or amendments to the procedures relating to airport operations and security rules;
  • Processes all passenger and cargo through the airport and channels all relevant communications related to aircraft operations
Requirements
  • Diploma in Aviation and/or business management or combination of education/professional training;
  • Knowledge of aviation technical terminology an asset;
  • Some of the personal skills required include; good in communication, networking, team work, adaptation, planning, organisation and having an unruffled self-assurance;
  • Very good computer literacy.
  • Driving Licence (for manual transmission vehicles);
  • Experience in transportation related occupation and conversant in airport operations/coordination;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English;
Personal Requirements:
  • Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate;
  • Team-work oriented, with sound communication skills;
  • Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters;
  • Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures.
  • Punctual, reliable, confirmed organizational skills;
  • Sound empathy when dealing with people and officials;
  • Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes;
How to Apply
Interested and candidates should submit their application (letter of motivation. CV, copies of certificates/diploma) to:

The Administrator ICRC,
Delegation Abuja,
No 31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama, Abuja,

Please clearly indicate "AirOps Field Officer Abuja" on the envelope.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 3rd October, 2014