AIA Management Expert

ICAO/CDI is supporting the Government of the Republic of Armenia in the institutional reform of the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC), as established in Project Document ARM24802. This project is implemented under the Management Service Agreement (MSA) signed between ICAO and the Government of Armenia on 8 March 2024. 

Within this framework, the project provides structured technical assistance to transform the current CAC from a government department operating within civil service constraints into an autonomous, technically competent, and financially sustainable authority fully capable of fulfilling its safety oversight mandate in accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). 

In addition, this project aims to support the necessary institutional reforms to increase effectiveness, sustainability, and independence of the AASIID.

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

• Assess the current legal, institutional, and operational arrangements for accident and serious incident investigation in Armenia, including independence from the CAC and other operational stakeholders, in line with ICAO Annex 13.
• Develop recommendations for the establishment of an effective, independent and sustainable AASIID , including its mandate, governance structure, reporting lines, and functional, structural and financial independence . 
• Design the organizational set-up for the AASIID, to cover all investigation related policies, as well as investigator qualification and experience requirements, and the necessary equipment, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13, related guidance material and best practices, as applicable.

•  Advise on development of the necessary investigation related policies and procedures in accordance with ICAO Annex 13, related guidance material and best practices, as applicable. 

• Advise on inter-agency coordination arrangements between the AASIID, the CAC, judicial and police authorities, and other government bodies involved in accident and serious incident response. 
• Develop a training and capacity-building programme for AASIID investigators and management staff.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

• Perform duties under the coordination of the Project Coordinator to the best of their ability to achieve the project objectives. 
• When necessary, contribute to the review and harmonization of sections developed by other members of the expert team. 
• Compile the necessary documentation to carry out the work. 
• Prepare meetings and field visits appropriately, including preparing lists of stakeholders to be consulted, questionnaires, and corresponding visit and meeting reports. 
• Participate in coordination meetings organized by the ICAO CDI and EUR/NAT Responsible Officers and the National Project Coordinator. 
• Ensure that ICAO's safety, security, and sustainability considerations applicable to the various work areas are incorporated into all deliverables. 
• Participate, under the direction of the CAC Management Expert/Project Coordinator, in the development of a detailed work plan with delivery dates and responsibilities for each team member.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly project monitoring reports submitted to the ICAO CDI and EUR/NAT Responsible Officers and the National Project Coordinator.
• Contribute to the review and integration of all reports and documents into final deliverables.
• Prepare presentations for project progress briefings to the Government of Armenia, ICAO, and other stakeholders.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

• Conduct an assessment of Armenia's current accident and serious incident investigation arrangements.
• Design proposals to establishment of an effective, independent and sustainable AASIID: functions, decision-making processes, reporting lines, and accountability arrangements. 
• Advise on development of the necessary investigation related policies and procedures in accordance with ICAO Annex 13, related guidance material and best practices, as applicable. 
• Develop a training and capacity-building plan for AASIID investigators and management staff, identifying training needs and suitable delivery mechanisms. 
• Coordinate through Project coordinator with other experts on the legislative basis for AASIID independence, AASIID financing mechanisms, HR functionalities and on inter-agency arrangements between the AASIID, the CAC, and other government bodies. 

The general objective of the work to be carried out by each Expert is to contribute, as part of the team and under the direction of the CAC Management Expert/Project Coordinator (Expert 4), to the institutional transformation of the current CAC into a structurally autonomous, technically capable, and financially sustainable authority and strengthening the effectiveness, sustainability, and independence of the AASIID, in accordance with the objectives of Project ARM24802.
 

Qualifications and Experience

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Operations, Aviation Safety, or a closely related aviation field. Specialized training in aircraft accident investigation (e.g., Cranfield, USC, NTSB Academy, Southern California Safety Institute) or ICAO Annex 13 methodology is required.

Professional experience

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