ICAO Roster-Electro-Mechanical Engineer

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.

Survey existing airport electrical and mechanical installations and facilities, including workshops and maintenance depots.          

Assess electrical and mechanical equipment and system requirements for the rehabilitation and improvement of airport facilities and services.

Assess requirements of national personnel for installation, overhaul and maintenance of airport equipment.

Prepare a comprehensive report which will serve as basis for a proposal for rehabilitation and future development of the airports, to be submitted for funding consideration by donor agencies

• Ten years’ experience in the installation, modification or modernization, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical installations at large airports, including management/ supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of high intensity approach lighting systems and of visual ground aids used for aerodrome marking and lighting.
• General experience in related fields such as civil and mechanical engineering, and familiar with the power requirements of navaids and ancillary aerodrome facilities such as for fuel and water pumping, air conditioning, security of power supplies, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment for diesels, carousels, baggage conveyors, etc.

• 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).