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 (FOS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Assist state civil aviation authority in development and administration of environmental policies and procedures, training and audit programmes in compliance with state environmental regulations.

Prepare environmental studies in support of airport improvement or development projects (such as cultural resource investigations, air quality modelling, wetlands delineations, endangered species surveys, and compatible land use planning studies).

Manage compliance with applicable state and local environmental rules and regulations.

Make assessments of the ICAO basket of measures to identify mitigation measures applicable to the national aviation context to reduce CO2 emissions, including from airport operations, and provide guidance and support to prioritize the list of measures. Draft report on the recommended measures.

Perform site assessments, field investigations, field sampling, other environmental survey activities and activities associated with remediation and mitigation efforts.

Collect, compile, and analyse data for evaluation and interpretation in the development recommendations of courses of action.

Develop, implement, and monitor pollution prevention, green initiatives and sustainability policies.

Conduct on site environmental inspections of all airport, tenant, contractor and contract personnel operations and premises.

Provide training to state CAA staff.

Advise and assist the state to prepare their action plan, in applying ICAO related guidance.

Assist the state in interacting with stakeholders, convening of working groups, etc.

Assist the state in collecting data to establish their baseline.

Assist the state to identify the feasible measures that can implemented by the state to address CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency from international civil aviation.

Assessment of benefits, costs and risks related to those measures.

Estimation of expected results related to those measures and future traffic, emissions, and fuel consumption levels

Present written report on a regular basis on the work performed a final report summarizing all the activities carried out during the consultancy with some suggestion for the future work.

Perform other related duties as may be required.

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 two-way 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.

First level university degree in environmental science or related field.

Essential

1.  Experience (5 or more years), rising to a senior level of responsibility, in the planning, direction, administration and management of environmental programmes within a national/international aviation organization.
2. Familiar with the Action Plan concept from the ICAO Doc 9988 “Guidance on the development of State’s Action Plans on CO2 Emissions Reduction Activities” and good knowledge of the ICAO publications on Environment including the Annex 16 of the ICAO Convention.
3. Previous experience in the establishment of baselines for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the aviation industry or for a State.
4. Previous experience in the definition/ estimation of projected fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the aviation industry and understands the best measures for States for mitigating CO2 emissions. Ability to assess the benefits, costs and risks related to those measures.
5. Knowledge of aircraft performance, operational procedures and Air Traffic Management such as PBN, CNS/ATM system CCO, CDO, etc., and market-based measures as they relate to environmental control. Knowledge of the main ICAO policies and regulations in the afore-mentioned areas.
6. Knowledge on alternative aviation fuels programme is highly desirable.
7. Familiarity with inventory techniques for aviation emissions and alternative energy sources.
8. Thorough knowledge of the policy framework and strategic issues facing international civil aviation and the environment and of the activities of international organizations active in related fields, particularly in respect of climate change.
9. Familiarity with the work and relevant legal framework of other international bodies active in the environmental field with relevance to ICAO’s work, in particular the UNFCCC.

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 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).