ICAO Roster-Air Transport Regulatory Policy Expert

The Organizational Setting

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.

Major duties and Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Assist the state civil aviation authority (CAA) for extensive consultations with stake holders of the following three groups:

1. government entities who have direct interest in air transport policy and regulatory function;
2. non-aviation government entities whose actions have impact upon air transport policy and regulation;
3. interested non-governmental parties which influence policy and decision making.                                                                 

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

For consultations stated at 1. above, prepare and conduct seminars.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare a summary of the proceedings of the seminars.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Where considered necessary, conduct consultations outside the seminar with selected major stake holders.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

As a result of consultations, prepare a report on implications of proposed policy and recommend changes, if any, to the existing document.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

With state CAA's agreement / comments, prepare a revised version of the policy document.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Assist state CAA in submitting the document (together with a draft cabinet memo) to the government for adoption as the formal and official policy.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

Assist state CAA in presentation of the revised version of the policy document at a government-level meeting.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

Perform 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 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 appropriat