ICAO Roster-ATS Communications Specialist

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.

Plan and develop requirements for ATC tower, ACC, AFTN/AMHS, RTT and ATC direct speech facilities, and in the operation of automatic and semi-automatic switching centres, including computerized equipment.

Establish and implement plans for the organization, administration and operation of AERCOM networks and services, including leasing of circuits.

Assist with the development and improvement of the communications training programme.

Maintain liaison with appropriate officials, including military, pertaining to communications.

Provide guidance and co-ordination of overall long and short-term communications requirements.

Plan and establish communications requirements to facilitate procurement and installation of communications equipment.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

1. Ten years communications experience in progressively more complex facilities. 
2. Experience in planning communications systems, especially with automated ATC systems, remote and satellite communications, AFTN and landlines. 
3. Knowledge of real-time programming and computer software/hardware relationship. 
4. Familiarity with ICAO standards, recommended practices and procedural requirements.

• 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).