Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The ICAO Programme for Aviation Volunteers (IPAV) provides a framework for the deployment of aviation professionals, working as volunteers, to respond to emergencies affecting the aviation system in a State, to develop capabilities in the implementation of ICAO SARPs, and to foster self-reliance and growth. Volunteerism is universal and has been used as a powerful tool to make significant contributions to economic and social development. As with other volunteer programmes, volunteerism in the aviation sector seeks to accomplish the goal of bringing benefits to both the client States and the volunteers. The client States will benefit from the wealth of experience of the volunteer. The volunteer on the other hand will have the opportunity to maintain and possibly update his/her skills and make valuable contributions to the development of civil aviation. Activities under this programme are intended to complement other initiatives that address the challenges faced by some States in meeting their obligations under the Chicago Convention.

The ICAO Programme for Aviation Volunteers, is part of a larger ICAO strategy for assisting States in addressing shortcomings identified during audits, in order to achieve high levels of effective implementation of ICAO SARPs.

Under the direction of the Director, Technical Cooperation Bureau/ICAO, the Field Operation Section is the responsible for the strategic planning, development, execution, evaluation of Projects in TCB. The Section assists with the identification of priority development requirements across civil aviation and with technical cooperation to recipient States. It carries out resources mobilization with multilateral and bilateral development partners and industry and develops regional and country specific technical cooperation programme and projects. The Section executes these programmes and projects in accordance with the polices of ICAO.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. University degree in one or more of the major fields of civil aviation or related air navigation field, preferably in air traffic control services, or equivalent qualifications and experience;

2. Detailed knowledge of relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices as well as Regional Air Navigation Plans and their implementation;

3. Familiarity with ICAO Annexes 1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 and 17 and with related procedures and guidance material;

4. At least ten years progressive aviation professional experience involving aviation air navigation services planning and regulatory compliance, in a sizeable civil aviation authority, air carrier or airport;

5. Experience in the establishment of air navigation operational training requirements and in the evaluation of training programmes with reference to such requirements;

6. Substantial experience with the planning, development, implementation and operation of air navigation facilities, services and procedures;

7. Experience with ICAO regional and global planning processes;

8. Experience in the planning and operation of search and rescue services;

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

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 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. Ensure operational safety of airports and air navigation facilities and services.

2. Carry out all safety, security and facilitation related regulatory and inspectorate functions in respect of Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.

3. Implement the ICAO USOAP Corrective Action Plan, perform a comprehensive evaluation of the ANS deficiencies and initiate improvements.

4. Co-ordinate and direct all the functions of the ANS Directorate which include but not limited to the regulatory and inspectoral functions of ATM, CNS, Aerodromes Safety, Facilitation and Aviation Security.

5. Manage the air navigation services functions and perform operational supervision of the associated departments, including the development of operational instructions and other documentation.

6. Develop policies, procedures and regulatory measures for the ANS Directorate.

7. Plan, develop and implement ANS human resources recruitment, retention and training plan.

8. Evaluation of the compatibility of formal ATC training programmes with ATC operational training requirements; revision and updating of such requirements.

9. Initiate action aimed at achieving efficient and effective implementation of the Regional Air Navigation Plan requirements.

10. Development and update of existing operational requirements.

11. Co-ordinate with users, other government agencies and neighbouring states, as required on ANS requirements;

12. Prepare detailed work plans;

13. Prepare reports as required; and

14. Perform other related duties as may required.