Air Operations Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Purpose

Air Operations (AirOps) Officer 1 is responsible to process passenger/cargo bookings via ICRC’s air operation database (AOMS4), mange passenger manifest and notification for local authorities, supervise aircraft loading/unloading and refueling.

Reports to (role)

• AirOps Officer

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• In coordination with the AirOps Ofiicer3/AirOps Manager, handles flight requests, flight notification and security clearances;
• Ensure ICRC SOP [Standard Operation Procedures] is adhered to.
• In charge of collecting the invoices from the Suppliers
• Maintains and develops contacts at with Authorities, Airport representatives, NGO, and ICRC offices.
• Assists the AirOps Ofiicer3/AirOps Manager with the multiple tasks required to monitor and consolidate the flights, contributing to the efficiency of the flight organization. It requires systematic inter-action with other Air Operations Officers.
• Maintains good professionals contacts with the local Authorities and follows-up of official procedures relevant to the area of operations.
• Control and filing of post flight documents.
• Keeps the AirOps and Logistics departments informed of any delays encountered.
• Keeps AirOps statistics, reporting and documentation up to date.
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Certifications / Education required

• High School Certificate
• Some completed college coursework or an associate degree an asset.
• Additional vocational training in logistics or aviation an asset.
• Fluent command of spoken and written English.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency.
• Driving License, succeeded in ICRC driving test.

Professional Experience required

• Minimum of 1 years of experiencein a field related to air transportation desired.
• Experience with a humanitarian agency an asset.
• Knowledge of technical aviation terminology.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Port Sudan 
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
• Application deadline: 01 July 2025
• Desired starting date: 01 September 2025