ICAO Roster-Civil Aviation Human Resources 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 the human resources available to the civil aviation authority and identify deficiencies that exist in the number and qualifications of its personnel. 

Assess the requirement for personnel in the various fields and disciplines for which the CAA will be responsible taking into account airport staffing levels and the expanded regulatory and safety oversight responsibilities required now of ICAO member states.

Propose a recruitment and training plan to meet the human resources requirements of the CAA for its efficient and safe operation and management.

Propose appropriate and feasible personnel policies, procedures, and pay scales for application in the autonomous CAA.

Develop in consultation with the ministry of public works and transport, the CAA, other government departments and stakeholders concerned plans for the transfer of civil aviation department personnel and other government personnel involved to the CAA.

Assist to the extent possible in the implementation of the transfer, recruitment and training plans of personnel in the interim and start up phases.

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in a senior management position in a civil aviation authority or major airports, preferably with responsibility for planning, administration and/or organization of civil aviation services and in manpower development and planning in the civil aviation environment. 
• Experience in human resources planning, development, training and management in a civil aviation department or airport.
• Experience in preparation and implementation of training plans. 
• Experience in the personnel administration of a civil aviation department, airport or airline. 
• Familiar with the functions and responsibilities of a civil aviation authority(CAA).

• 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).