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IPAV - 189-11 Fire and Rescue Training Officer (Prospective Post)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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Posted 4 years ago
Job Description

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Ten years training and experience in matters of fire prevention and protection including:

a) experience in the planning and management of the fire and rescue activities of a major aerodrome; and

b) considerable first hand practical experience, some of it in a supervisory capacity as a member of a fire rescue department, at an aerodrome requiring 24-hour services.

2. Knowledge of instructional techniques used in this field, audio-visual aids, practical lecturing experience, and on-the-job training experience.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and give training courses at different levels on a variety of fire rescue equipment and circumstances.

4. Knowledge of chemicals used and their fire suppression or retardant capabilities; knowledge of various pumping equipment; up-to-date knowledge of the structural design of modem civil aircraft particularly of emergency exits, evacuation equipment, and forcible entry areas.

5. Ability to carry out surveys of fire rescue services at aerodromes and to write technical reports about them.

6. Awareness of relevant ICAO documentation and procedural requirements.

7. A good command of oral and written English, French or Spanish is essential.

8. Initiative, tact, sound judgement and the ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships.

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.

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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.

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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 Competencies:

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

DUTIES

1. Act as principal adviser to the chief of fire and rescue services for all fire and rescue services training requirements/needs.

2. Travel to airports to evaluate and assist in airport training progress/needs.

3. Develop and implement on-the-job training programmes for fire and rescue services.

4. Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of national instructor training.

5. Assist in the development and implementation of up-to-date instructional techniques.

6. Assist in the formulation of policies relating to the performance of staff and trainees.

7. Assist in the planning and evaluation of all in-country as well as out-of-country formal training within the field of fire and rescue services.

8. Perform other related duties as may be required.

SALARY

In accordance with the ICAO Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB) grading system.

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