ICAO Roster-Airport Inspection/ Certification Safety Management Systems (SMS) Expert

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.

Prepare / manage / administer a suitable programme of technical assistance for the state regarding airport certification and SMS and SSP implementation with particular attention to reviewing: 

1. Relevant aspects of civil aviation legislation such as acts, regulations, orders, other instruments containing mandatory requirements and supplementary material. 
2. Development of national aerodrome standards, systems and requirements for various categories or classes of aerodromes.
3. Regulatory procedures for aerodrome certification including inspector handbooks.
4. Regulatory procedures and programmes for continuing aerodrome operator surveillance and compliance and enforcement actions. 
5. Staffing arrangements including resource availability, qualifications, training and experience.

Design and conduct a comprehensive and methodologically sound assessment of the existing aerodrome certification and SMS related deficiencies in the state, oversight capabilities, policies and mode of operation of the civil aviation authority in accordance with applicable standards and finalize the on-site technical assistance to be provided for the development of aerodrome certification processes and SMS implementation for the state.

Assist the state civil aviation authority in preparing for the safety oversight audit and in enhancing the compliance with ICAO SARPs and regional procedures in the area of aerodrome certification and SMS implementation.

Conduct reviews of and report on aerodrome certification activity undertaken and provide technical assistance/advise where necessary.

Conduct on-the-job training activities for qualified state CAA personnel and aerodrome service providers to ensure capacity building in the relevant ICAO provisions in the field of aerodrome certification and SMS.

Draft a comprehensive regulation on aerodrome certification based on the ICAO sample regulation in regards to the provision of aerodrome services for international air navigation.

• At least six years of experience in an airline, airport, government or civil aviation organization.
• Experience in the planning, organization and implementation of security measures for the safeguarding of civil
• aviation, aerodromes and facilities.
• Familiarity with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

• A good command of oral and written English.

• 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).