Aviation Service Consultancy Roster – call for of interest

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 November 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Aviation Service Consultancy roster for Short-Term assignments

 

 

Purpose of this roster

The WFP Aviation Service is establishing this roster to support short-term assignments as operational requirements arise on a regular basis.

These assignments may vary in duration and are intended to address temporary staffing needs across a broad range of aviation‑related functions. Candidates placed on the roster may be deployed to fulfil different roles and responsibilities depending on operational needs, and in certain cases may also be requested to act as Chief Air Transport Officers or Aviation Safety Officers to ensure continuity of leadership and oversight in critical duty stations.

By establishing this roster, the Aviation Service will be better positioned to maintain a pool of qualified candidates and enhance workforce planning and profiling.

 

We invite candidates with relevant aviation profiles (as listed below) to submit an Expression of Interest. Candidates should be willing and available to undertake temporary assignments in support of the Aviation Service's activities and or the Aviation Safety unit, either remotely, at Headquarter, or where required, in countries where WFP operates, including hardship duty stations.

Remote assignments may be possible depending on operational requirements and business needs.

 

Profiles needed

Ideal candidates will possess experience in one or more areas of aviation operations, management, aviation safety and risk management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or aviation support services. Experience in humanitarian aviation and the application of aviation safety management principles would be considered an asset.

Experience gained across different operational environments, including field-based assignments, Headquarters functions, and emergency response contexts, is highly desirable. Applications from both experienced and early-career professionals are encouraged.

We invite candidates to apply to the roster who have expertise in any of the following areas:

• Air Operations
• Aviation Quality Assurance
• Aviation Safety and Risk Management
• Aviation Security
• Aircraft procurement and contract management
• Aviation Data Analytics, Planning, Optimization and Management

Candidates may demonstrate expertise in operational, analytical, assurance, compliance, or coordination functions within the aviation sector.

General requirements:

 

Work experience

For Junior consultancy assignments: From less than 1 year of experience to maximum 3 years of postgraduate relevant work experience in the area of Aviation and Air Operations.

For level 1 consultancy assignments: Between 3 to 5 years of postgraduate relevant work experience in the area of Aviation and Air Operations

For level 2 consultancy assignments: Between 5 to 10 years of postgraduate relevant work experience in the area of Aviation and Air Operations

Please note that the level of the consultancy assignment will be defined by the complexity of the Terms of Reference and not based on the candidate’s experience.

Education

Advanced University degree preferably Aviation Management & Operations (Airline Financial Management, Airport Planning & Design, Corporate Aviation Operations, Aviation Security Law), Aeronautical Sciences, Aviation Safety, Air Transport, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Quality Management, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Operations Management, Aviation Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Information Management, risk management, or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Certification and Licenses

The following additional certifications or licenses are desirable:

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
• Airline Transport Pilot License
• Air Traffic Control / Air Traffic Controller (ATC) certification
• Air Dispatch / Flight Dispatch

 

For candidates who want to be considered for Aviation Quality Assurance Positions: IATA IOSA Certification is an advantage.

For candidates who want to be considered for Aviation Security Positions: ICAO Aviation Security Professional Management Certification is mandatory.

For candidates who want to be considered for Aviation Safety Positions: Professional qualifications or formal training in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS), aviation risk management, accident and incident investigation, aviation safety auditing, or ICAO aviation safety programmes are highly desirable. Possession of a recognized aviation safety certification would be considered a strong advantage.

Language

Fluency (level C) in English language is required. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language is highly desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

This expression of interest is not tied to any currently open position or any specific duty station. It is a Roster for qualified applicants to express their interest in future Aviation Service opportunities.

 

Please note that this expression of interest is not linked to the FIT Pool exercise.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

 

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.