UAV Operator

• Conduct reconnaissance using remotely piloted aircraft vehicles such as Quadcopters and fixed wing air assets. Perform launch and recovery of assets.
• Prepare offsite mission plan for mapping and reconnaissance surveys in line with the UN‘s requirement. Liaise with service counterparts such as aviation and security forces.
• Maintain flight log and usage statistics. Do maintenance on the UAV. Do basic fault rectification with limited remote support.
• Download data, archives and assimilate sensitive information in accordance to mission policy.

Education:

Advanced university degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering or related fields. A first level university degree with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. High school diploma with additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Experience:

·         Experience in operating UAVs using the remote control and on-screen console. Experience with the weather conditions, vegetation and rural and urban environment in which the UN operates. Deep understanding of map navigation, GPS waypoints and tracks.

Desirable:

·        HIGH sense of responsibility. Operational thinking. Ability to prioritize. Ability to honestly judge self-actions. Experience in client facing roles and the ability to provide a professional interface with the user community. Good interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Proven ability to work under pressure. Ability to work outside normal working hours.

·        Industry recognized certifications are an asset. Adeptness to continuously learn new developments in drone technology. Military experience is highly appreciated.

·         Fluency in French and other official UN languages may be required in certain locations.

Language:

·         Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage

• Please note the position will be part of a roster and candidates may be considered to possible job opportunities.
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

Please also note that applicants must submit a CV in word document format highlighting the followings:

·         Post Title,

·         Areas of Expertise,

·         Years of Relevant Experience,

·         Education,

·         Registration/Certification,

·         Introduction/Overview

·         Related Experience,

·         Technical Skills,

·         Place of Hire

·         Certification (that above statement is correct)

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services