Strategic Planning and Communications Associate

The Organizational Setting

The European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Regional Office in Paris, France, is accredited to 56 ICAO Contracting States and assists them in the implementation of ICAO’s policies, decisions, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), regional and global safety, security, and air navigation plans. It supports extensive meeting activities, disseminates information and encourages participation in ICAO activities. The Regional Office also provides technical assistance and assists States with implementation.

The incumbent will endeavour to work harmoniously at the EUR/NAT Regional Office (Office of the Regional Director) as the Senior Strategic Planning and Communications Associate. S/he reports directly to and will receive instructions from the Regional Director. This position focuses on supporting the EUR/NAT Regional Office’s strategic, change management, and project management activities, as well as aligning promotional and communications efforts with strategic goals through effective storytelling, content creation, stakeholder engagement and promotional activities. 

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

Provides support for the EUR/NAT Regional Office’s strategic, change management and project management activities, achieving results such as: 

Serves as a focal point for reporting, communication, digital tools, data integration, promotion and content creation activities, achieving results such as: 

Provides support for promotional activities, achieving results such as: 

Performs other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications and Experience Education

Essential

Desirable

Essential

Desirable

Essential

Desirable

Professionalism: Knowledge of communication digital tools, data integration, promotion activities, social media, programme/project administration and analytics. Strong copywriting and editing skills in English. Ability to identify, independently assess, formulate recommendations and/or resolve a wide range of issues/problems, undertake research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given and discretion, resourcefulness and ability to deal proactively and tactfully with offices throughout the organization. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically concerning graphic and web design and/or video editing. Excellent computer skills and use of relevant office software such as MS Office suite. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

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.

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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Please note that this is a locally-recruited position. Applicants for positions subject to local recruitment are required to be authorized to work in the country regardless of where they live at the time of applying for the job opening.

It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of three (3) years (first year is probationary for an external candidate).

ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization within the duty station.

ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. The Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service adopted by ICAO, which are applicable to all staff members, are defined in the ICAO Service Code (Staff Regulations).

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

The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

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