THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED, CROSS (ICRS) Recruiting

THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED, CROSS (ICRS) DELEGATION IN ABUJA IS LOOKING FOR A SUITABLE CANDIDATE TO FILL THE VACANCY BELOW

AirOps Fields Officers

THE PROFILE: ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organizational, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·                     Co-ordinates all ramp activities and aircraft ground operations including the supervision of daily workers hired for the purpose of loading/off- loading of ICRC aircraft

·                     Coordinates the movement of passengers, baggage, cargo and the mail through the airport and process these through customs and immigration.

·                     Organizes the fueling 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 al passenger and cargo through the airport and channels all relevant communications related to aircraft operations.

·                     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

·                     Assist 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

·                     Diploma in aviation and/or business management or combination of education/professional training

·                     Driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)

·                     Experience in transportation related occupation and conversant in airport operations/coordination

·                     Fluent in written and spoken English

·                     Knowledge of aviation technical terminology an asset

·                     Some of the personal skills required include: good in communication, networking, team work, adaptation, planning, organization and having an unruffled self-assurance

·                     Very good computer literacy

PERSONAL REQUIREMENT:

·                     Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate

·                     Team-work oriented, with sound communication skills

·                     Punctual, reliable confirmed organizational skills

·                     Sound empathy when dealing with people and officials

·                     Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes

·                     Ability to keep discretion  and handling confidential matters

·                     Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV copies of certificates/diploma) to the administrator ICRC, Delegation Abuja, No31 Pope John Paul ll Street, Maitama, Abuja

Please clearly indicate “AirOps Filed Officer Abuja” on the envelope

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The latest date for receiving the applications is 3^rd of Oct. 2014