ICAO Roster-Airport Operations/Management 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.

Assess airport management structure and airport personnel qualifications and capabilities as well as any available by laws, regulations and procedures on airport operation and management.     

Assess available ground operation equipment, passenger terminal facilities, aviation security and other controls, if any, on the access to the air side.

Review previous ICAO fact-finding mission reports and/or the findings and recommendations of a civil aviation master plan (if one is available) regarding the status of major airport(s).

In light of the assessments, reviews and discussions with airport and national airline officials, prepare: proposals for upgrading the airport management structure and introduction of essential regulations and procedures as well as improvement of security procedures and access to the air side; human resources requirements for airport management and operations and proposals for the training of existing or new personnel; a detailed list of equipment required for ground handling of aircraft, passengers and air freight at the airport; proposals for any other improvements related to airport operations and management including parking areas, use of passenger terminal facilities, possible commercial activities, etc.

• Ten years’ experience in management of an airport.
• Experience in various aspects of aerodrome management such as technical, operational, personal administration and commercial fields. 
• Knowledge of technical aspects of aircraft operations and associated ground activities at airports. 

• 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).