ICAO Roster-iPACK-Public Health Corridor implementation Expert

negotiable / YEAR Expires in 1 year

JOB DETAIL

The Organizational Setting

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.

Major duties and Responsibilities
Function 1 (incl. Expected result

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

  • Participate in the development of guidance material and support the delivery of training to a State or group of States to enable them to establish PHCs;
  • Assess the status of implementation of COVID19 public health mitigation measures in accordance with ICAO CART recommendations and the ICAO Manual on Testing and CrossBorder Risk Management Measures (Doc 10152;
  • Facilitate the conduct of a gap analysis between national provisions and associated CAPSCA guidance material in addressing the challenges of COVID19 in aviation; and
  • Identify focus areas pertaining to the specific requirements of the State necessary for the practical implementation of public health mitigation measures.
Function 2 (incl. Expected result

Ensure appropriate mechanisms and tools are in place to enable the establishment of a PHC, achieving results such as:

  • Identify and analyse data and information provided by national authorities to support the establishment of PHCs;
  • Develop a COVID19 aviation risk assessment framework that integrates with existing national frameworks;
  • Identify tools based on ICAO guidance material which can be used to implement a multilayer risk management strategy that is evidence and performancebased;
  • Apply decisionmaking tools to determine the risk of transporting potentially infectious passengers or importing/ translocating the virus between States; and
  • Use practical examples and cases taking into account various scenarios when identifying and applying the above tools.
Function 3 (incl. Expected result

Deliver effective remote technical assistance, achieving results such as:

  • Support the development of an action plan outlining activities, milestones, responsibilities and deliverables to establish PHCs between two or more States;
  • Deliver virtual training and/or workshops to develop the competencies (max. 3 hrs. eacrequired to support the implementation of PHCs;
  • Facilitate the coordination and collaboration between CAAs, Public Health Authorities, Customs and Immigration, other national departments and their respective stakeholders;
  • Support the sharing of public health risk mitigation measures and best practices with other states to encourage harmonisation of implementation of public health mitigation measures; and
  • Support the States to engage in bilateral or multilateral discussions with other states to establish PHCs between two or more States.
Function 4 (incl. Expected result

Prepare end of assignment report, achieving results such as:

  • Collate and prepare a consolidated report, describing the various elements of the multilayer risk management strategy;
  • Provide a status report on the level of implementation achieved, lessons learned and potential areas for improvement;
  • Define followup actions required and recommended approaches to achieve remaining objectives, pertaining to the implementation of an effective PHC;
  • Provide recommendations for the development of any additional technical assistance and cooperation projects to address the needs of the State; and
  • Debrief ICAO at the end of the assignment and provide recommendations for the improvement of the iPack delivery model.
Function 5 (incl. Expected result

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

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.

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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.

Qualifications and Experience
Education

A firstlevel university degree in medical sciences, public health, engineering or a related field. A technical qualification in public health, risk management or aviation may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

Professional Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of ten years’ work experience   of  which a minimum of five years’ are work experience at a senior level in the field of civil aviation medicine, public health or international civil aviation in a national government and/or international organization and/or international aviation service provider;
  • Experience in international collaboration within public health, aviation or a multidisciplinary environment;
  • Familiar with recent ICAO CART and CAPSCA initiatives to implement public health measures in aviation;
  • Completion of ICAO CAPSCA webinar; and
  • Completion of ICAO PHC webinar.

Desirable

  • Completion of CAPSCA Technical Assistance Visit online training;
  • Completion of ICAO PHC online course;
  • Knowledge and experience in public health, related to preparedness planning and response to public health events that impact the aviation sector; or
  • Knowledge and experience in aviation risk management; or
  • Knowledge and experience in audit practices and procedures; and
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively from home.
Languages

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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAININ. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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