Air Operations Assistant (Air Traffic Controller)

Mission and objectives

Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes: (a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance (c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process (d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

Context

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022), 2677 (Mar. 2023), 2726 (Mar. 2024).

Task Description

Under the direct supervision OIC Air Operations Rumbek, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks: a. Provide appropriate Air Traffic Services (Aerodrome Flight Information) to all known air traffic according to the established procedure (ref. ICAO Annexes, Documents, ATC Manual, AIP etc, SOP). b. Providing Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and Alerting Service to all known air traffic under the jurisdiction according to the established procedures. c. Coordinating with different units involved in the airport operation for smooth operation of flight. d. Monitor the daily movement of UN aircraft to ensure that all missions are executed safely, according to published schedule and that all necessary clearances are in place. e. Slotting and sequencing of air traffic for smooth operation during peak hour (providing flight information). f. Coordinating with Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit/ Air Operations Unit/ Juba Flight Following Unit for safe/ efficient air operations g. Confirm all flights Satellite tracking is Operational and continuously monitor the satellite tracking to know exact position of the Aircraft on the Air h. Always keep track of UN aircraft by monitoring their actual time of departure and actual time of arrival within or outside the Mission area. i. Assist aircrew and other Missions to obtain weather information relevant to their destination/arrival airports and en route. Liaise with the ground and Air Operations personnel in other Missions regarding flight information. j. Relaying all UNMISS traffic information to Juba FF, Rumbek air operations and onward destinations as per Air traffic protocols. k. Relaying messages to or from aircraft regarding any changes affecting the flight schedule. l. Collecting Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPS) and weather reports from the weather specialist and providing flying crews with updated weather information to their destination/arrival airports and in route m. Relaying directives and information and coordinating activities in cases of immediate requirement of MEDEVAC or CASEVAC n. Perform other duties as directed by the OIC Air ops Rumbek on all matters pertaining to flight following and Air Safety

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Bentiu accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non – family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict. Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 5 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 5 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bentiu, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.