Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CD, the Field Operations Section (FOis responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (Tand Technical Cooperation (Tprojects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating countryspecific 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 (FOS/FRrecruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Support the planning and execution of effective technical assistance, achieving results such as:

1. Impart a thorough understanding of applicable ICAO provisions pertaining to the publication and dissemination of aeronautical information in general, and NOTAM in particular.
2. Conduct/facilitate a thorough review and analysis of a State’s NOTAM regulations, procedures and processes.
3. Review and identify all noncompliant NOTAM information, in particular information that is outofdate and should have been published through other means and NOTAM that have quality issues.
4. Develop an action plan based on best practices to ensure compliance of a State’s NOTAM procedures and processes with applicable ICAO provisions and the State’s national requirements.
5. Conduct/facilitate a review of the NOTAM personnel competencies and training needs. Propose an effective training plan for NOTAM personnel and originators and provide necessary coaching during the deployment of the iPack.
6. Utilize tools like the NOTAMeter and/or the State’s NOTAM system to review and analyse State’s NOTAM system for noncompliant NOTAM.
7. Guide the State in taking action to cancel, replace and/or transfer the NOTAM information in the appropriate aeronautical information products (AIP, AIP Supplement as applicabl.
8. Develop an awareness on promulgation of safety critical information of operational significance for personnel concerned with flight operations.

Ensure appropriate mechanisms and tools are in place and properly implemented to ensure compliant publication of aeronautical information, achieving results such as:

1. Facilitate adaption of State’s internal processes and procedures to avoid the issue of noncompliant NOTAM from reoccurring.
2. Develop and implement quality control measures to ensure continuously monitoring of the quality of NOTAM.
3. Facilitate the necessary coordination and collaboration between States NOTAM office and originators of NOTAM information.
4. Review State’s procedures and arrangements in place and support development/updating of formal arrangements between AIS (NOand data originators concerning origination of NOTAM.
5. Support development of NOTAM issuance procedures for the State’s NOF, taking into consideration ICAO requirements, quality control measures and regular monitoring of NOTAM to ensure that noncompliant NOTAM is not issued and old/very old NOTAM are treated systematically in a timely manner

Prepare end of assignment report, achieving results such as:

1. Collate and prepare a consolidated report, describing the various elements of the improved elements of the State’s NOTAM procedures and processes.
2. Provide a status report on the level of implementation achieved, lessons learned and potential areas for improvement of the NOTAM procedures and processes.
3. Define followup actions required and recommended approaches to achieve remaining objectives, pertaining to the implementation of an effective NOTAM procedures and processes.
4. Provide recommendations for the development of any additional technical assistance and cooperation projects to address the needs of the State.
5. Debrief ICAO at the end of the assignment and provide recommendations for the improvement of the iPack delivery model.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having twoway communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Managerial Competence:

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

• A firstlevel university degree in science, engineering, or a related field. A technical qualification in aviation, such as a commercial pilot, air traffic controller or flight dispatch license, may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

Essential

• A minimum of ten years’ work experience in implementing Annex 15 and related provisions for aeronautical information.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing AIS training.
• Exposure to recent ICAO initiatives and developments pertaining to the collection, processing, publication and dissemination of qualityassured aeronautical data and aeronautical information
• A thorough understanding of Annex 15, Doc 10066 (PANSAIand Doc

Desirable

• Supervisory experience in development of AIM processes and procedures, and aeronautical chart.
• General knowledge of airport operations environments, ATC procedures and airspace organization and management
• Experience in developing and implementing of the ICAO Regional Plans.
• Experience in participating in aviationrelated subject matter expert groups.
• Demonstrated ability to working remotely in an efficient way.

Essential 

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable 

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanis.

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long ter

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased 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 (ICS.