MAFi Vacancies June 2013

Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Summary of Vacancies Building Maintenance & Projects Manager, Mt Hagen, PNG Base Operations Manager, South Sudan

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Stores Manager, Arnhem Land .................................................................................................. 3 Base Support Manager, South Sudan ........................................................................................ 3 Programme Manager (Various Locations)

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Quality Manager, South Sudan/Kenya ...................................................................................... 4 Quality Manager, Mt Hagen, PNG Finance Manager, (Various Locations)

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Operations Manager, (Various Locations)................................................................................. 5 Operations Director, Tanzania................................................................................................... 6 Facilities Manager, South Sudan ............................................................................................... 6 Airfield Developer, Liberia ......................................................................................................... 7 Flight Training Instructor, Mount Hagen, PNG.......................................................................... 7 Experienced Pilots, Africa Region Locations.............................................................................. 8 Mission Pilots, Asia Pacific Locations......................................................................................... 8 Director of Maintenance, Kenya ............................................................................................... 9 Development Manager, South Sudan

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Chief Engineer, Mongolia......................................................................................................... 10 Experienced Aircraft Engineers

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Avionics Engineers, (Various Locations) .................................................................................. 11 Electronics Supervisor CRMF, PNG .......................................................................................... 11 Senior Reservations Officer, Arnhem Land ............................................................................. 11 Administration Supervisor CRMF, PNG................................................................................... 12 Home School Support Teacher, Arnhem Land ........................................................................ 12 Assistant Building Maintenance Supervisor, Arnhem Land ................................................... 12 Teaching Positions ................................................................................................................... 13 Mission Aviation Fellowship UK A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales Number 3437446 Registered charity in England and Wales (1064598) and Scotland (SCO39109) Join us on: Join us on: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr Page 1 of 13

Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Building Maintenance & Projects Manager, Mt Hagen, PNG Based in Mt Hagen this post holder will provide building & maintenance management for the PNG program.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the entire MAF I PNG buildings maintenance program, new construction projects and vehicle fleet care.

The successful candidate will have experience in leading and training teams. Cross Cultural experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will have experience in working with building regulations and be willing to work within PNG government building codes and laws to ensure MAF compliance.

The successful candidate will have formal tertiary or trade qualifications relevant to the building industry and be able to demonstrate at least 5 years industry experience in leadership of construction/building projects.

Base Operations Manager, South Sudan Based in Juba, Sudan, this person will be responsible for the management and smooth running of MAF operations in Juba. This will include ensuring excellent service provision in the areas of logistics and flight operations; managing the base office – including staff, finances and facilities; and developing relationships and liaising with partners and service users.

The post-holder will have responsibility for ensuring service delivery meets the needs of MAF’s partners and service users.

The successful candidate will have team management experience and/or project management experience involving working with others, excellent customer service and ideally some experience of financial management. Experience of working in a developing country and preferably experience of having worked in aviation or a related field is required. 

1 short term post available - CRITICAL

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Stores Manager, Arnhem Land

Base Support Manager, South Sudan

Based in Nhulunbuy, Arnhem this post holder will provide stores support to the Arnhem Land program.

This engaging and varied role exists to provide a high level of service for our base in Juba, in South Sudan.

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient management of the store; liaising with suppliers and other MAF program stores staff and purchasing and receipt of materials, parts and equipment.

The post holder will be responsible for providing Finance, Human Resources and Administrative support as well as providing regular communication updates.

The role includes the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date stock records including monthly reports and maintaining appropriate stock levels including yearly stocktakes.

The role will include overseeing the finances of Juba base, recruiting local staff, coordinating training and organising staff events.

The successful candidate will have stores/stock management experience; have customer service experience and good computer and administration skills.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in administration at an advanced level.

Relevant experience/qualifications in Finance and or HR are essential.

The applicant will enjoy working with different cultures and possess a proactive attitude along with good communication skills and logical thinking.

Experience of living and working in a developing country is preferred. 

1 short term post available

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Programme Manager (Various Locations)

Quality Manager, Mt Hagen, PNG

An exciting opportunity exists to lead and direct a MAF Programme. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the programme strategy, reviewing priorities and managing the operational services offered to customers.

Based in Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea, this individual will be responsible for maintaining a Quality Management Systems (QMS) for the Papua New Guinea programme in accordance with MAF International’s Quality Manual. The post-holder will be crucial in promoting a quality culture within the programme.

In addition this person will support the effective performance and physical and spiritual wellbeing of programme staff and develop partnerships with service users.

This role is part of the Senior Management Team for the programme and involves external representation of MAF. The successful candidate will have excellent written and spoken English, demonstrated ability of successful leadership and/or management of a multi-cultural team, experience of working in a developing country and preferably experience of having worked in aviation or a related field.    

Papua New Guinea - CRITICAL Liberia Mongolia - CRITICAL Tanzania - CRITICAL

Responsibilities will include establishing a schedule and budget for regular audits to monitor the effectiveness of the Quality Management System; conducting quality audits; managing the Corrective & Preventative Action Database; seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and procedures, determining root cause analysis on identified issues; establishing the effectiveness of corrective actions taken; control of exposition documents, retention of quality records; liaising with the Safety Management System by participating in the Programme Safety Action Groups and the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

In addition, the successful candidate may be required to assist the MAF Asia Pacific Regional Quality Manager by conducting quality audits of other MAF programmes.

Previous experience in QMS and quality auditing is preferred. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Finance Manager,

Operations Manager,

(Various Locations)

(Various Locations)

This person will be responsible for providing effective financial management including budgeting, reporting, performance monitoring and providing year end accounts for audit.

Other duties will include providing financial feedback to the Programme Manager and to departmental managers regarding the performance of their departments.

The role would suit a qualified accountant who is experienced in financial management, using MS Excel and financial software packages.  

1 position in South Sudan – CRITICAL 1 position in Arnhem Land - CRITICAL

This person will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations department.

The job holder will be required to ensure the safe and efficient organisation and scheduling of MAF aircrew and aircraft; ensure that the operations comply with applicable standards, legislation and safety policies; manage the performance and development of the Operations team and develop partnerships with service providers.

The successful applicant will hold a Private Pilot’s Licence (unless indicated below) and have experience in the aviation industry. Flexibility, service orientation and good communication skills are a requirement of this post along with experience of having worked in a management capacity. 

1 position in South Sudan

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1 position in Uganda

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Operations Director,

Facilities Manager,

Tanzania

South Sudan

The Operations Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the operations team of pilots and base operations staff. Based in Dodoma, the post holder will be required to ensure the safe and efficient organisation and scheduling of MAF aircrew and aircraft whilst making sure that the operations comply with applicable standards, legislation and safety policies.

Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Base Manager, the Juba Facilities Manager will be responsible for the upkeep of the Juba base facilities.

The post-holder will have a passion to meet the need of MAF’s customers and will promote a service orientated working environment in the operations team.

All applicants should hold or have recently held a commercial or air transport pilot licence. Those who have also held operations appointments in commercial or military aviation would be preferred.

Duties will include routine maintenance of the base, ensuring adequate and constant utility supplies (water, electricity), managing the Base’s security requirements, including the supervision of the security guards, ensuring that MAF properties are maintained along with carrying out any required repairs and ensuring that any building work complies with local codes of practice and building regulations.

The ideal candidate will have good written and spoken English skills, prior experience in a similar role, good people management skills and experience of working in a cross cultural developing country.

Flexibility, service orientation and good communication skills are a requirement of this post along with experience of having worked in a management capacity.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Airfield Developer, Liberia Based in MAF’s newest programme, Liberia, this person’s main responsibility is to manage the airfield development work within the programme.

This role will include identifying potential airfield areas for development, ensuring that planned and funded new airstrips are fully prepared for construction and following construction, are approved and licensed.

With previous experience and training in project management and knowledge of construction projects, ideally this candidate will possess a graduate degree with a civil engineering or construction specialism. The ability to communicate effectively in English and being able to work unsupervised under difficult physical conditions at times are essential.

Flight Training Instructor, Mount Hagen, PNG The post holder will need to be at least Grade 2 (or equivalent). They will need to hold, or have held, a Command Instrument Rating together with an Instrument Training Approval on their Grade 2 Instructor Rating, or have MAF Programme Check and Training experience in Instrument Rating Training and/or Renewals.

Persons with less than these qualifications, but who are working towards them are encouraged to express their interest.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Experienced Pilots, Africa Region Locations

Mission Pilots,

An International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) based Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with an instrument rating and appropriate aviation medical certificate is the minimum-licensing requirement for all pilot positions. Experienced pilots will carry out flying duties under the leadership of the Chief Pilot.

An International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) based Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and a Single Engine Command Instrument Rating, 10 hours of night flying and appropriate aviation medical certificate is the minimum licensing requirement for all pilot positions.

These pilots are required to have a minimum of 1000 hours total flight time (which includes 500+ hours PIC) with appropriate experience or ratings as necessary. This could include experience on multiengine or turbo-prop aircraft in order to operate our Cessna Caravans.

Pilots will carry out flying duties under the leadership of the Chief Pilot. Pilots are usually required to spend some nights away from base each month to complete planned flights.

Pilots are usually required to spend some nights away from base each month to complete planned flights.    

4 positions based in South Sudan/Kenya 1 position based in Mongolia 1 position based in Liberia 1 position in Uganda

Asia Pacific Locations

Pilots with less than the required experience are encouraged to express their interest. 

Papua New Guinea

Applicants for ‘PNG’ are required to have a minimum of 3 years commercial flight experience and 500 hours total flight time. Although not essential having a Multi- Engine Instrument Rating & all ATPL subjects are preferred. 

Arnhem Land.

Applicants for ‘AL’ must have a desire to work and live in Australian Aboriginal communities and have or be able to obtain permission to live and work in Australia and undertake conversion to Australian CPL. Pilots with a minimum of 200 hours total flight time can apply as a Mission Pilot for Arnhem Land.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Director of Maintenance, Kenya Based in Nairobi, this person will be responsible for the airworthiness and serviceability of the aircraft listed in the programme’s AOC certificate. The Director of Maintenance will be the link between the Operations Department and the Aircraft Maintenance Organisation in ensuring that all required scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed on time and to the approved standard and that all mandatory and approved directives, bulletins and modifications are embodied.

The Director of Maintenance in conjunction with the Operations Director will establish and maintain Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP) and Minimum equipment lists (MEL ) for all the aircraft within the Programme’s AOC certificate in accordance with the latest revisions of the approved Manuals. The Director of Maintenance, working closely with the Accountable Manager and the Quality Manager, will review any quality issues pertaining to the maintenance of aircraft.

Development Manager, South Sudan The Development Manager will be responsible for developing strategic opportunities for MAF in South Sudan as well undertaking the day to day management of development projects. Creating an infrastructure in the programme so that resources are effectively used and customer service levels improved are also a key component of this role.

Other duties will include carrying out surveys, creating project proposals, identifying and building relationships with key strategic partners such as the Sudanese airport and government officials and managing the MAF South Sudan Facilities Manager.

Previous experience in a senior leadership position is essential as is the ability to build and maintain good relationships at all levels of the organisation. Cross cultural experience and experience of living and working in a developing country is desirable though not essential. 

1 short term position available

An ICAO aviation maintenance licence and at least three years working experience in maintaining the same category and class of aircrafts used by the AOC holder is essential. Experience in leadership in an aviation maintenance environment is required along with excellent communication skills and an ability to work cross-culturally.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Chief Engineer, Mongolia The Chief Engineer is responsible for the management of the aviation maintenance team and the overall maintenance operation. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate extensive aviation maintenance experience, have management or supervisory training or experience, plus the competencies necessary to take on this leadership role.

Duties will include maintenance control, certification of aircraft, hangar upkeep, stock control and the management and development of other aviation maintenance staff.

An FAA A&P certificate with a current Inspection Authorization is the best licensing option for Mongolia. Otherwise, Type Ratings for all applicable airframes and engines are required.

Experienced Aircraft Engineers An International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) based aviation maintenance licence is the minimum licensing requirement for all aviation maintenance vacancies. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate practical aviation maintenance experience.

They will work closely with the Chief Engineer as a part of the maintenance team working on single piston and/or turbine engine aircraft.

Duties include performing aircraft maintenance in accordance with appropriate standards and practices, supporting the effective performance and development of the aviation maintenance team and completing certification and documentation of work as required.      

2 position in Mount Hagen, PNG 1 position in Mareeba 1 position in Dhaka, Bangladesh- CRITICAL 1 position in Dodoma, Tanzania 2 positions available in Kampala, Uganda Roles also exist in Arnhem Land (if permission to work in Australia can be obtained)

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Avionics Engineers, (Various Locations) The post‐holder will hold an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) based licence and have a minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities include the installation, maintenance, testing and certification of aircraft avionics. A major upgrade of the avionics systems in MAF’s aircraft fleet is being planned to enhance reliability, efficiency and safety of operations. 

Positions available in Uganda, Tanzania & Kenya

Senior Reservations Officer, Arnhem Land This jobholder will be responsible for liaising with customers, making bookings for MAF flights, entering post flight data and checking in passengers and freight.

The post holder will need to be customer focussed, able to think laterally and be computer literate.

Cross cultural and aviation experience is preferred but not essential. 

Electronics Supervisor CRMF, PNG

The position is based in Nhulunbuy, Arnhem Land, Australia

The person should have a general background in electronics, a proven record in fault finding and component repair capabilities.

People with mechatronics qualifications may be interested in this position.

An important part of this position is the training of PNG Nationals, CRMF staff, representatives from National church groups, missions and students from colleges. 

This position is based in Goroka, PNG

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Administration Supervisor CRMF, PNG The post holder will have experience in office administration and bookkeeping/accounting with experience using accounting software.

Knowledge of QuickBooks and QuickBooks point of sale would be advantageous.

Good communication skills and ability to work with and train PNG staff are essential.

Home School Support Teacher, Arnhem Land MAF I Asia Pacific is seeking a person who will be responsible for partnering with parents to create and implement pre-school and school aged curriculum. This person will be able to assess and teach a wide age group of children

Assistant Building Maintenance Supervisor, Arnhem Land This role requires someone to assist the Building Maintenance Supervisor to carry out and arrange maintenance on all MAF owned properties and MAF managed airline properties.

The ideal candidate will have suitable building or trades experience and will be willing to travel to remote bases within the Arnhem Land programme. 

This position is based in Nhulunbuy, Arnhem Land, Australia.

This person must have a primary school teaching level qualification from a recognised training provider. Experience in good communication, a flair for organising group activities and a willingness to travel between remote communities is also a minimum requirement of this role.

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Vacancies MAF International June 2013

Teaching Positions MAF I Africa Region is advertising the following teaching positions on behalf of international Christian schools that provide education for some of our missionary children.

Any interested enquirers should contact the schools directly for further details of the available posts. Successful candidates will be employed directly by the schools.

Haven of Peace Academy Haven of Peace Academy, an international Christian school overlooking the Indian Ocean in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. For the 2013/2014 school year several positions are open: 

Secondary Art & Design Teacher

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Biology or Physics Teacher

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Music Teacher

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Academic Counselor

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Sports Coordinator/PE Teacher

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Internet/Computer Technology Teacher

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Service Learning Coordinator

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Music Teacher

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Special Needs Teacher

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Swim Coach Coordinator

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Secondary Principle

If you are interested in learning more about the school and these openings, explore HOPAC’s website at www.hopac.net and/or email the Personnel Coordinator at personnel@hopac.net for more information.

Canon Andrea Mwaka Canon Andrea Mwaka School, a local Christian Primary and Secondary School in Dodoma, Tanzania with a number of openings for 2013/2014 school year. For further information please contact admin@cams.ac.tz or explore their website www.cams.ac..tz

Heritage International Heritage International School is an international Christian school located in Kampala, Uganda and currently has several openings for the 2013/2014 school year including elementary and secondary school teachers. For further information please refer to their websitehttp://www.heritage.co.ugor contact the HR Teamhr@heritage.co.ug

MAF Juba Base, South Sudan The base is part of a committee that is starting an International Christian School in Juba. Our intention is to start small-scale at the Primary level; therefore we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Primary School teacher. If you are interested please don’t hesitate to contact Bastiaan.dewaal@maf.org for further details.

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