ICAO Roster-Computer IT Engineer 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.

Based on the review of the automation needs and, on the requirements, outline contained in the ICAO report, prepare system analysis and design studies. The consultant will make systems design upon which the computer programmes development will take place, including but not limited to, the following work programmes:

1. identify the required management information systems (MIS) and the appropriate hardware and software facilities; 
2. incorporate in the network system the CAA headquarters management, international airport terminal operations and the air traffic control activities for generating online management information system;
3. establish a computer-controlled network system of international passenger terminal building; 
4. establish the necessary software to incorporate in the network system the newly established flight data system at the airports; 
5. establish an integrated software to incorporate software to the AIP Manual in the network system; 
6. design an integrated software system that includes: general ledger sub-system; accounts receivable sub-system, accounts payable sub-system, payroll sub-system; personnel record sub-system; CAA operations sub-system; management information sub-system; and warehousing (stock management).

Prepare computer and peripheral equipment requirements and specifications. The consultant will prepare the hardware and software requirements and specifications for the purchase of the required equipment.

Prepare a tender document for developing the computerization programmes required.

Prepare a tender document for the procurement, installation, commissioning of the proposed network system, and for the computer programme development, testing and finalizing based on the system analysis and design developed.

Prepare a recommendation to establish a reliable computer system spare parts programme.

Prepare recommendations to establish a reliable spare parts plan for ensuring effective hardware maintenance, including establishment of a workshop or contracting out such a service.

• At least 5 Years experiences in maintenance of information technology systems (IT systems) in an aviation field
• Sound knowledge of computer software related to the specified tasks.

• 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).