Aviation Quality Assurance Officer P3

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Aviation Quality Assurance Officer P3 Organization: World Food Programme Job requisition: JR127695 Location: Rome, Italy Country: IT Time type: Full time Posted: 2026-10-16 Application deadline: 2026-10-31 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? - 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: The Aviation Quality Assurance Officer is based in Rome, Italy, and reports to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance within the Aviation Quality Assurance Unit (QAU). The position contributes to the implementation and continuous improvement of quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability activities across WFP Aviation operations. The role supports the application of aviation quality standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies throughout Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices. Working closely with operational and technical stakeholders, the incumbent assists in monitoring compliance, analyzing performance information, identifying improvement opportunities, and promoting consistency in aviation governance and assurance processes. The position also supports the implementation of WFP Aviation's Environmental and Sustainability Programme by contributing to initiatives that strengthen environmental performance and ensure alignment with relevant international standards and organizational objectives. JOB PURPOSE: To support the implementation and continuous improvement of WFP Aviation's quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability programme, contributing to safe, efficient, accountable, and compliant aviation operations worldwide. The position provides technical support in the monitoring of aviation quality standards, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across WFP Aviation. It also serves as a focal point for environmental sustainability activities within the Aviation Service, supporting the implementation of environmental management initiatives, performance monitoring, reporting, and the integration of sustainability principles into aviation processes and practices. Through these efforts, the role contributes to strengthening organizational effectiveness, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across WFP Aviation operations. ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Support the implementation and continuous improvement of WFP Aviation's Quality Assurance Framework, contributing to the consistent application of aviation standards, compliance requirements, and assurance processes across Headquarters, Regional, and Country Offices. - Conduct and coordinate quality assurance and compliance monitoring activities, including the analysis of audits, assessments, inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews; monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and support continuous improvement initiatives across aviation operations. - Contribute to the development, review, harmonization, and maintenance

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