Aviation Quality Assurance Officer

UN Atlas; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) Aviation Quality Assurance Officer, based in Rome, Italy, supports quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability across WFP’s aviation operations worldwide.

Reporting to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance, you will analyze performance data, promote regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance to offices and teams to uphold high safety and governance standards.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree in aviation-related field or equivalent combination.
• At least five years of progressive professional experience in aviation operations, safety, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental management.
• Proficient in data analysis and applying sustainability principles to aviation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of quality assurance and compliance monitoring across global aviation operations.
• Monitor compliance, analyze performance data to identify trends and risks.
• Promote consistency in aviation governance and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to offices and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain environmental management tools and performance indicators.

Skills

Aviation Quality Assurance

Compliance Monitoring

Environmental Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Risk Management

Audit and Inspection

Training and Capacity Building

Education

Advanced degree in Aviation Management / Aeronautical Engineering / Aviation Safety / Air Transport Management / Logistics

First university degree + relevant professional experience + aviation qualifications

Job description

Organizational context: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. This role is based in Rome, Italy, within the Aviation Quality Assurance Unit. The incumbent reports to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance and plays a crucial part in enhancing quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability across WFP's global aviation operations.

Job purpose: The Aviation Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for supporting and advancing WFP Aviation's quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring that aviation operations worldwide are safe, efficient, accountable, and compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. The incumbent will provide essential technical support for monitoring aviation quality standards, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. Furthermore, this position acts as a key point of contact for environmental sustainability initiatives within the Aviation Service, focusing on implementing environmental management, monitoring performance, and integrating sustainability principles into all aviation processes and practices. Ultimately, the role contributes significantly to enhancing organizational effectiveness, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across WFP's aviation activities.

Responsibilities: The Aviation Quality Assurance Officer, based in Rome, Italy, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of World Food Programme (WFP) Aviation operations globally. Reporting to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance, this position is instrumental in implementing and enhancing quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability initiatives. The officer supports the application of aviation quality standards and regulatory requirements across all WFP offices, working collaboratively with operational and technical teams. Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance, analyzing performance data to identify trends and risks, and promoting consistency in aviation governance. A significant aspect of the role involves supporting WFP Aviation's Environmental and Sustainability Programme, contributing to initiatives that improve environmental performance and align with international standards. This includes developing and maintaining environmental management tools, monitoring performance indicators, and promoting the integration of sustainability principles into aviation practices. The officer also provides technical guidance and support to various offices, facilitates knowledge sharing, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to uphold high standards in aviation operations and environmental responsibility.

Education: An advanced university degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Safety, Air Transport Management, Logistics, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first university degree combined with additional relevant professional experience and recognized aviation qualifications may be accepted.

Work experience: Requires a minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in aviation operations, safety, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, environmental management, or related aviation functions.

Skills: Aviation Quality Assurance, Compliance Monitoring, Environmental Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Risk Management, Audit and Inspection, Training and Capacity Building

Required languages: English

Desired languages: English