ICAO Roster-Aviation Training 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)

Human resources requirements in the different aviation specialties and determination of immediate and long range training needs bearing in mind fellowship possibilities, the availability and need for the careful selection of fellows, and the use of regional training facilities.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Establish and determine suitable standards and requirements including training aids, curricula and student selection methods.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Evaluate and organize the existing training programmes and facilities, their desirable development and management, relevant feasibility studies.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Overall planning, phased coordination and implementation of a comprehensive training programme for the government's civil aviation staff and with particular reference to the use of relevant guidelines incorporating standardized syllabuses.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

In some cases, conduct courses and provide instruction in his/her fields of competence.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Plan and establish a training aids unit, if required.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Efficient and economical procurement, use, accountability control and maintenance of training centre properties and equipment and relevant reporting procedures, financial accountings for student fees, accommodation, messing, etc.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

Adopt procedures to advertise the training and employment possibilities available in civil aviation; establish recruitment standards.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare student, staff, financial and administrative regulations for training courses; record keeping; diplomas and certificates; progress tests; determination of the desirable quantity and scope of course notes and other support material; welfare and discipline

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

Maintain liaison with other local training institutions such as vocational schools the outputs of which may be useful to civil aviation: the meshing of civil aviation training into the national educational system and the national human resources plan.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

Decide on the status and grades to be afforded to graduates of various aviation courses of training in accordance with local practices and in relation to those adopted elsewhere in the industry; evaluate of the effectiveness of each course of training.

Function 12 (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.

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

First level university degree.

Professional experience                              

Essential

• Professionally qualified and experienced in at least one major aviation specialty and proven knowledge and experience of modern instructional techniques.
• Experience in the collection, preparation and analysis of human resources data and of aviation training methods and programmes, in the use of synthetic training devices and audio-visual aids, in the development of curricula and course material and with a knowledge of aptitude testing techniques for student selection and progress.
• Extensive civil aviation experience including broad experience as a director or as a principal administrator of both small and large training centres requiring management coordination and direction of technical instructional staff, administrative staff, and students; campus management.
• Knowledge of the job structure of the air transport industry, the task contents of relevant jobs and the training programmes to achieve those contents; on the job, practical, and operational training techniques.
• Good knowledge of ICAO Annex I requirements for personnel licensing. 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.