ICAO Roster-Fire and Rescue Training Officer

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.

Act as principal adviser to the chief of fire and rescue services for all fire and rescue services training requirements/needs.

Travel to airports to evaluate and assist in airport training progress/needs.

Develop and implement on-the-job training programmes for fire and rescue services.

Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of national instructor training.

Assist in the development and implementation of up-to-date instructional techniques.

Assist in the formulation of policies relating to the performance of staff and trainees.

Assist in the planning and evaluation of all in-country as well as out-of-country formal training within the field of fire and rescue services

• →Ten years training and experience in matters of fire prevention and protection including

1. →Experience in the planning and management of the fire and rescue activities of a major aerodrome; and
2. →considerable first-hand practical experience, some of it in a supervisory capacity as a member of a fire rescue department, at an aerodrome requiring 24-hour services.

• →Knowledge of instructional techniques used in this field, audio-visual aids, practical lecturing experience, and on-the  job training experience. 
• →Ability to plan, organize, and give training courses at different levels on a variety of fire rescue equipment and circumstances.
• →Knowledge of chemicals used and their fire suppression or retardant capabilities; knowledge of various pumping equipment; up-to-date knowledge of the structural design of modem civil aircraft particularly of emergency exits, evacuation equipment, and forcible entry areas. 
• →Ability to carry out surveys of fire rescue services at aerodromes and to write technical reports about them. 
• →Awareness of relevant ICAO documentation and procedural requirements. 
• →Initiative, tact, sound judgement and the ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships.

• 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 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).