ICAO Roster-Rescue and Fire Fighting 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.

Act as an airport rescue and firefighting shift leader.          

Ensure that vehicles are well maintained and adequately supplied with water and extinguishing agents in readiness for any emergencies.

Ensure that firefighting personnel are kept fit, well trained and equipped to respond promptly to any emergency.

Ensure that relevant procedures and instructions are understood and adhered to Maintain constant watch over the airport and activate contacts as needed with other units, services and authorities as appropriate in case of emergencies.

Provide on-the-job training to counterparts.

• →Ten years’ experience as airport fireman, including five years as shift leader or supervisor.

• →Experience in on-the-job training of firemen and in conduct of exercises.

• →Familiarity with airport fire and rescue vehicle maintenance and upkeep, as well as with their supply of extinguishing agents and supplies.

• →Familiar with ICAO Annex 14 requirements on fire and rescue.

• 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).