ICAO Roster-Air Transport Regulatory Policy Expert

Description

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. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Assist the state civil aviation authority (CAA) for extensive consultations with stake holders of the following three groups:

1. government entities who have direct interest in air transport policy and regulatory function;
2. non-aviation government entities whose actions have impact upon air transport policy and regulation;
3. interested non-governmental parties which influence policy and decision making.                                                                 

For consultations stated at 1. above, prepare and conduct seminars.

Prepare a summary of the proceedings of the seminars.

Where considered necessary, conduct consultations outside the seminar with selected major stake holders.

As a result of consultations, prepare a report on implications of proposed policy and recommend changes, if any, to the existing document.

With state CAA's agreement / comments, prepare a revised version of the policy document.

Assist state CAA in submitting the document (together with a draft cabinet memo) to the government for adoption as the formal and official policy.

Assist state CAA in presentation of the revised version of the policy document at a government-level meeting.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

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 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.

Masters Degree in economics, statistics, MBA or equivalent.

Essential

1) 10 years’ experience in governmental (civil aviation) or international airline developing policies and making policy submissions or decisions in the following areas: 

• air traffic studies, forecasting trends, fleet planning, etc.; 
• tour and charter operations; 
• regulations of the air transport market; 
• control of airline operating economics, and control of the economics of airports and route facilities; 
• relationship of recurrent costs and user charges; 
• bilateral agreements. 
• Ability to present, defend and amend air transport projects or proposals. 

2) Must demonstrate knowledge of current trends in the world air transport industry; 

3) Experience in facilitating services to private and commercial air operators, understanding their requirements to ensure effective coordination of policy making decisions and liaison with other national arms of the government, such as Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Public Works, Roads, Health, Immigration, Customs, Attorney General, etc., including external advisers and consultants; 

4) Should demonstrate knowledge and experience in formulating civil aviation policies, preparation of organizational plans, regulations and procedural documents for aviation services, including for relevant training programmes; 

5) Completion of the ICAO CMA Computer Based Training course.

Essential 

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable 

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

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. 

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

No Fee
	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 APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.