ICAO Roster-Civil Aviation Administration Structure 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.

Undertake a feasibility study on the restructuring of civil aviation in order to improve the safety, efficiency and regularity of the civil aviation facilities and services, and the contribution that the civil aviation industry can make to the economy especially with regards to tourism and trade; and taking into account previous technical studies and proposals by the government and ICAO relating to civil aviation. 

Make recommendations to government relating to the development of a civil aviation structure that is autonomous or semi-autonomous consistent with the flexibility required to fulfil its functions effectively and efficiently. The proposal will contain advice sufficient to allow government to take well-informed policy decisions which protect national interests, and which ensure government pursuance of cost-effective management systems.

The recommendations should include but not be limited to: an organization structure and chain of command, including a detailed description of the functions of each section, taking into account the government's civil aviation policy; legal provisions for creating the recommended civil aviation structure clearly defining its powers particularly in relation to financial management and personnel matters; the administrative framework of the organization, defining its powers and responsibilities; financial management, including regulations, rules and procedures relating to budgets, revenue collection and expenditure. This should cover both capital and recurrent budgets; job descriptions of management and supervisory positions; staffing, including selection criteria for recruitment; training requirements and plans; schedule of implementation of the new structure.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• Experience in the restructuring of a civil aviation organization. 
• Experience in the formulation of civil aviation policy and in the preparation of organizational plans, regulations and procedural documents for aviation services and for relevant human resources development. 
• Awareness of modern management principles and techniques as related to civil aviation management and the day-to-day operations of a civil aviation administration.
• Appreciation of the coordination needed for policy-making decisions with other national government departments such as Planning and Justice. 
• Ability to express views clearly and to prepare concise reports. 
• Sound understanding of financial management as well as aviation revenues and expenditures.

• 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).