ICAO Roster-ATS Incident and Accident Investigation 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.

Evaluate the operational safety level of the ATS units against SMS safety performance target if identified.

Identify operational anomalies in ATS units which could cause incidents.

Make recommendations to improve the level of operational safety by utilizing the safety management systems approach of hazard/consequence identification and mitigation techniques.

Evaluate the present methodology of investigating air traffic incidents and the inspection of operational safety in ATS units, issuing recommendations for its improvements. Methodologies should emphasize the concept the just cause approach.

Submit reports on the safety level of the ATS units visited with recommendations to eliminate all identified anomalies.

Submit a report for the methodology improvement of the safety inspection in ATS units and incidents investigation. 

1. At least 10 years’ experience in performing inspections of operational safety in air traffic control units of great density of air traffic flow.
2. Experience in establishing methodology to perform the investigation of an ATS incident and on elaborating the safety recommendations. 
3. Knowledge of the ICAO Integrated Safety Management program including familiarity with all aspect related to the implementation and functions of the State Safety Program (SSP) and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
4. Certificate in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Computer Based Training (CBT) course before taking up the assignment.

• 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).