Internship –NGAP (Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme)

THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING  

The Field Personnel Section (FPS) in the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau is responsible for managing the processes of recruitment and administration of employment contracts of international and national experts for the Capacity Development and Implementation Programmes.

In addition, the FPS is responsible for the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) programme which was launched to help ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the current and future international air transport system. The main objective of the programme is to guide the development of global, regional, and national planning and serve as a global platform for exchanging information, promoting strategies, sharing best practices and guidance to support States and industry partners in attracting, educating, training and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals.

The primary focus of this internship is on the organization of the NGAP global summit as well as the outreach and promotion activities in relation to advancing NGAP objectives.
 

Under the supervision of the NGAP programme manager, the intern will:

At the time of application, candidates are required to have completed or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second-level university degree or higher) preferably in a field of study related to political science, law, public administration, management, or a related field in the aviation sector.

Applicants pursuing studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including word, excel and power point. Excellent communication and research skills. Familiarity with website content management systems and social media platforms is an asset. Practical experience in using collaborative documentation processing tools or work management platforms is an advantage. Knowledge of ICAO and its mandate, the aviation sector or the United Nations system is desirable.
 

Professionalism: 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.

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.

Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks \"outside the box\"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
  CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP

Interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.

The preferred duration of the internship is six months. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis (9 AM - 5 PM). This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the Montreal office. 

Interns shall not be eligible to be engaged in any other form of employment within ICAO during the period of internship and shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any post in the Secretariat or be contracted for any other remunerated employment with ICAO for the six months immediately following the end of their internship. 

You may need a work permit to work in Canada as an intern.