ICAO Roster - Organizational Transformation Expert

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, environmental protection, security and facilitation.

Under the Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (D/CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closing of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It develops agreements and country-specific projects as well as regional projects and programmes by identifying priority areas, objectives, activities and deliverables, setting timeframes and budgetary requirements. 

The successful continuation of civil aviation services requires ICAO Member States to build and strengthen their ability to meet obligations for civil aviation security under the Chicago Convention. Organizational Transformation has proven to be a fundamental catalyst in aiding entities within the civil aviation sector meet their commitments vis a vis the Chicago Convention. 

In order to navigate challenges that States may face and leverage ICAO’s experience in Organizational Transformation in the aviation sector, ICAO has developed Organizational Transformation iPack which includes various products including guidance material, tools, processes, practical examples and advisory expertise. 

The expert is expected to lead the implementation of the Organizational Transformation iPack, providing to the recipient entity an Organizational Evaluation Assessment, a Transformation Implementation Plan, a Transformation Playbook and advise on appropriate training available on organizational transformation. 

The incumbent reports to the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau on administrative matters and on work-related issues and from whom s/he seeks advice and guidance on assignments. The incumbent carries out duties and responsibilities in support of the implementation of the Organizational Transformation iPack. 

During the assignment, the incumbent will work with the recipient entity in the State and any other relevant entities within ICAO. 

• →A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a role related to organizational transformation or business change advisory.
• →Progressive and varied experience in business transformation, organizational performance measurement and programme management.
• →A minimum of two (2) years of experience in large and complex international, governmental or global organizations in the aviation sector.
• →Experience in administration and implementation of change management and communications plans.
• →Experience in managing complex cross functional change initiatives, implementation of accountability frameworks and designing delegation of authority frameworks. 
• →A minimum of five years’ experience in providing advice to senior officials on strategic issues.

• Experience in internal process reviews and/or audits.
• Experience in the aviation industry.

• Knowledge of any of the other languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, 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).

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.