Result of Service

In the scope of the new OSCM category management UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR strategy and its approved improvement opportunities and projects, the incumbent must provide the following deliverables by the end of the nine (9) months term of this consultancy: 1. Develop and draft at least four (4) new different customized training modules to different audiences, intelligence officers, aviation planners, Field technology personnel, Field Missions leadership, managers and staff with a role in governance and management for this capabilities familiarisation training, Air Operations personnel, UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR contract administrators, contract managers and Field technology personnel (applicable to all UAS/RPAS Classes, I, II and III and airborne ISR systems) 2. Develop and draft a new UNHQ UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training SOP/guideline for the definition and implementation of the new UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training programme. 3. Develop and draft the new UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training catalogue (including all classes and types); 4. Organize and deliver at least two (2) new training seminars or workshops to selected audience as required; and 5. Plan and conduct at least two (2) assessment visits to field Missions for the implementation of this project.

Work Location

The consultancy service will be remote/offsite. Travel to United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York to attend periodic consultancy reviews every 3 months may be required. In addition, this term includes the participation in at least three strategy assessments, activities/events at different peace Missions, UN facilities and/or member states and other strategy related partners venues to be determined by the UNHQ reporting officer.

Expected duration

The desired timeframe is to commence by 1 May 2024 to 31 January 2025, with a possible extension subject to funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities

BACKGROUND: The United Nations (UN) Department of Operational Support (DOS), within the scope of the new Category Management approach, has identified a need to develop and implement specific improvement opportunities in the Unmanned Aircraft System/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (UAS/RPAS) and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Category. Currently, the UN UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR fleet is made of different Classes and Types of UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR, including CLASS I, micro, mini and small, CLASS II and III. These capabilities are generated through a process based on Mission’s operational requirements. The generation, management and employment of UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR require a large amount of specialized and qualified personnel from different areas, operations, data management, contract management and quality and safety assurance. For that reason, the UAS joint cell is working on the development and implementation of a wide UAS/RPAS training progamme including all the related areas. This position is located within the Air Transport Service (ATS), Logistics Division (LD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) Department of Operational Support (DOS). The consultant in UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR will report to the Chief Aviation Planning, Projects and Training Unit in ATS. Under the overall supervision of the Unmanned Aircraft System/Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR) strategy lead, Chief of Section, Aviation Projects Planning and Training Unit, the incumbent will perform the following tasks and functions: 1. Develop and draft new different customized training modules to different audiences and UN clients, intelligence officers, aviation planners, Field technology personnel, Field Missions leadership, managers and staff with a role in governance and management for this capabilities, Air Operations personnel, UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR contract administrators, contract managers and (applicable to all UAS/RPAS Classes, I, II and III and airborne ISR systems) 2. Develop and draft a new UNHQ UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training SOP/guideline for the definition and implementation of the new UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR training programme. 3. Organize and deliver at least three (3) new training seminars or workshops to selected audience as required, location to be determined by the reporting officer (in person or remote); 4. Attend daily meetings with the Project Manager and monthly meetings with Chief ATS and relevant stakeholders to discuss progress and areas of concern and/or particular focus. 5. Support the preparation and execution of at least three (3) UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR strategy training project events, assessments and/or activities to take place during the term of this contract in a location to be determined by the reporting officer, for an estimated duration between 3 to 5working days. 6. Attend a formal consultancy review meeting in UNHQ a minimum of two (2), and a maximum of three (3) times, including the final presentation, for a duration of at least 3 working days. 7. Prepare a final report on the term of this consultancy that will be presented to the strategy reporting officer NLT 31 January 2025. 8. Other relevant tasks as identified by the Project Manager.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in Military Strategy, Aviation, Aeronautical Engineer or related. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive practical experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in relevant field as a training developer and instructor (UAS/RPAS and Airborne ISR) is required Experience in developing training material and other learning modules related to UAS/RPAS of all classes I,II and III and Airborne ISR is required. Experience supporting the integration of UAS/RPAS of all classes I, II and III and Airborne ISR capabilities in national and international security strategies is desirable. Experience delivering training to national militaries, national security, and other government officials, is desirable. Experience in the implementation of UAS/RPAS of all classes I,II and III and/or Airborne ISR strategies and/or UAS Joint Cells related activities for the United Nations or similar international organisation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.