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.ย
Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FOS/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)
Support the planning and execution of effective technical assistance,ย achieving results such as:
Facilitate the conduct an assessment between a national safety strategy and the contents of the NASP SMP iPack. Develop a thorough understanding of the Standardized Frameworks for the identification of national safety issues, in the form of organizational (ORG) challenges and high-risk categories of occurrences (HRCs), to determine/re-evaluate national safety issues. Develop a thorough understanding of the concept of national safety performance measurement in the context of the NASP development process. Develop a thorough understanding of the concept of assessing the NASPโs actual effectiveness in terms of improving safety at the national level. Function 2 (incl. Expected results)Ensure appropriate mechanisms and tools are in place to enable the implementation of a monitoring process for the NASP,ย achieving results such as:
Define the process to measure safety performance, in line with relevant ICAO documents. Assist in the selection of appropriate NASP indicators. Ensure the reporting responsibilities related to the NASP implementation are documented. Develop a maintenance process for the ongoing coordination and monitoring of the updates to the NASP, including available ICAO tools (e.g., Secure Portal on Emerging Issues, GASP Dashboard). Function 3 (incl. Expected results)Deliver effective remote technical assistance,ย achieving results such as:
Support the CAA and other stakeholders in determining/re-evaluating national high-risk categories of occurrences (N-HRCs) and organizational challenges. Facilitate the coordination and collaboration between the CAA, other State entities and service providers.ย Support the development of a basic action plan outlining major activities, milestones, responsibilities, deliverables, and decision points for monitoring the implementation of the NASP. Deliver, or support in delivering, virtual training and/or workshops to develop the competencies required to support monitoring the implementation of the NASP. Function 4 (incl. Expected results)Coordinate, organize, manage, and report on the successful deployment of the NASP SPM iPack,ย achieving results such as:
If necessary, provide advice to the authority on the composition of the NASP SPM iPack team. Prepare for the successful start of the iPack deployment such as gaining access to all iPack materials and information, familiarize with all iPack materials, and gather stakeholdersโ contact information. Obtain briefings from ICAO HQ. CDI, Regional Technical Officer(s), and iPack State Focal Point. Prepare presentations, organize, and conduct the kick-off meeting and closing meeting. Prepare the iPack work plan in coordination with the State Focal Point for the approval and signature by the Senior Manager of the authority to which the iPack is deployed. Coordinate the list of course participants with the State Focal Point and submit it to ICAO CDI. In addition to regular work sessions and status reports, upon request from the iPack team, prepare for and conduct meetings and provide reports. Prepare the iPack Deployment Report on the objectives achieved, lessons learned, and additional issues identified. Describe the main elements for monitoring the implementation of the NASP. If necessary, define follow-up actions and suggested approaches to achieve all iPack objectives for monitoring the implementation of the NASP. Ensure that the iPack Deployment Report is well edited and formatted. Obtain approval of the iPack Deployment Report from the Regional Technical Officer(s), ICAO CDI, and iPack State Focal Point. Provide recommendations for the development of any additional technical assistance and cooperation projects to address the needs of the State and/or its service providers. Debrief ICAO at the end of the assignment and provide recommendations for the improvement of the iPack delivery model Function 5 (incl. Expected results)Performs 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:ย 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 othersโ 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 โclients โ and seeks to see things from clientsโ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clientsโ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clientsโ 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
A first-level university degree, preferably in Aviation, Engineering, or in a related technical discipline. A technical qualification in aviation such as an Airline Transport Pilot License, Air Traffic Control License, Airframe and Power Plant Technician Certification, or Civil Aviation Safety Inspector may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Professional Experienceย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ยEssential
Considerable experience (ten years or more) working in a civil aviation-related environment. Significant experience on safety planning in an international or regional organization, or in a civil aviation authority. Experience in Safety Management with focus on safety analysis and safety performance measurement. Experience in air transport operations.Desirable
Experience in developing and implementing a national aviation safety plan. Experience in managing aviation accident and incident data relating to operational issues. Experience in developing and implementing programmes to enhance safety in civil aviation. Experience in participating in aviation-related subject matter expert groups.ย
LanguagesEssentialย
A good command of oral and written English.Desirableย
A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTIt should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term)ย
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.ย
ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).
No Fee ย ย ย ย 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 APPLICANTSโ BANK ACCOUNTS. ย ย ย