ICAO Roster-Safety Management System (SMS) 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.

Plan, coordinate and provide guidance and direction for the implementation and operation of a Safety Management  System (SMS)  in Air Navigation Services (ANS).

Plan, coordinate and provide guidance and direction for the implementation and operation of Quality Management System (QMS) in ANS.

Develop an SMS Manual and a Quality Manual covering all relevant areas

Initiate and provide leadership in the implementation of activities and actions that promote an organizational culture that fosters safe practices and the continuous improvement of safety.

Promote effective safety reporting, identification of hazards and safety risk assessment.

Participate in the development of the State Safety Programme (SSP) for the state.

Analyse technical data for trends related to hazards, events and occurrences.

Investigate opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes.

Direct and guide the SMS unit functional Head and participate in the appraisal of his/her performance according to agreed objectives, strategies, timelines, deliverables and outputs.

Assess required and present competencies and qualifications of the SMS unit staff of the project. Based on the assessment, in collaboration with the Training Specialist, the Human Resources Expert and other subject matter experts, participate in the definition of the training policy, capacity building programme, and in the preparation and management of implementation of related training plans. 

Establish and coordinate a monitoring and reporting system for the SMS area of the project which will be integrated into the overall project monitoring and reporting tools.

• At least 15 years’ experience working in a civil aviation authority and/or a service provider organization with responsibilities related to Safety Management System (SMS).
• Thorough knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and documents and guidelines regarding SMS requirements for regulators and service providers. Fully familiar with the ICAO concepts of SMS performance measurement concepts including development, implementation and monitoring. 
• Significant experience in the implementation and maintenance of SMS within an air navigation  service provider ANSP Experience in developing, reviewing and monitoring Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), and associated target values and alert settings.
• Significant experience as a course developer and instructor. ICAO Certified SMS Instructor status would be an asset.
• Ability to review, update and prepare the Safety Management Systems and Safety Management Manual of an ANSP.

• 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).