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