ICAO Roster-Airport Financial Operations Expert

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Major duties and Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Developing tactical and long term (strategic) management of the Airport Finance Department. 

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Assist and advise the Finance Director in managing all financial and accounting transactions of the airport to ensure that there are sufficient funds at all times and that funds are secured and financially managed in the most efficient and profitable manner: 

1. establish at airport modern finance and accounting principles; 
2. plan, organize and provide on-the-job training for all finance personnel; 
3. develop and implement advanced cash flow management practices and culture, including a comprehensive programme for development of competence in modern cash flow management, planning and control; 
4. assist and advise the Airport Finance Director to establish financial policies, procedures, systems and accounting practices for accounting, billing and financial control according to International Accounting Standards (IAS) aligned with the government authority; 
5. assist and advise the Finance Director to establish, manage and control the billing and collection process of passenger and cargo fees, as well as other sources of revenue;
6. assist the Finance Director in identifying and formulating any missing competencies and external assistance required for realization of all duties and working processes in the financial, accounting, and billing fields; 
7. assist and advise the Finance Director in any other areas of airport financial management and control as may be necessary.. Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

   Perform other related duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES

   Core Competencies:

   Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

   Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

   Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

   Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

   Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

   Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

   Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

   Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

   Managerial Competence:

   Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Qualifications and Experience Education

   • University degree in economics or business administration, or equivalent academic qualifications in financial management or accounting. Professional experience                              

     Essential

     • Ten years’ experience at a responsible executive level in a government aviation department, operating agency, airline, or banking institution in planning and implementing civil aviation financial management programmes, including policy submissions or decisions on some, or all such matters of major concern to civil aviation or related directorates as: 
       1. setting up an Air Transport Section; 
       2. regulation of air transport operations including general aviation, operating licenses, route permits, rates, fares, business practices and competition; 
       3. regulation of the air transport market, control of airline operating economics and control of the economics of airports and route facilities; 
       4. bi-lateral agreements; 
       5. record keeping for regulatory, managerial, statistical and control purposes including a general knowledge of airline data processing and presentation to inform and assist the management; 
       6. traffic studies, forecasting trends, fleet planning; and; 
       7. relationship of recurrent costs and user charges.
       8. Sound knowledge of ICAO policies on terminal and en route charges. 
       9. Familiar with analyses of cost/benefit studies in the transportation field. 
       10. Experience in drafting financial management regulatory material and preparing budgets for large organizations. Some experience in the financial management and administration of an Airports Authority would be particularly useful. 
       11. Proven ability to express views clearly and to prepare concise reports. Ability to present, defend, and amend air transport projects or proposals. Languages

           Essential 

           • A good command of oral and written English.

             Desirable 

             • A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

               It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

               Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

               ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

               ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

               No Fee             THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.