The Organizational Setting

Under the Director of the Capacity, Development and Implementation Bureau (D/CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closing of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It develops agreements and assists in developing country‑specific as well as regional projects and programmes by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities and deliverables, setting time frames and specifying budgetary requirements.

The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to ANAC, and more specifically to ANAC and the INIPAT in order to enhance the aviation safety oversight system in Angola; the overall objective is to ensure Safe operations of Aircraft by enhancing the level of implementation of ICAO SARPS, through implementation of USOAP CMA corrective action plans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of ANAC (Chief of the board ANAC), perform the assigned duties achieving results such as:

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Perform Field project coordinator functions:

Serve as a focal point of the ICAO team
Coordinate, consolidate and provide the necessary reports of the project
Provide in coordination with the Team members, status reporting of team activities against the work plans or schedule, and keep ICAO CDI Director informed of task accomplishment, issues and risks
Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team to the Director CDI through the ICAO Project manager

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Ensure compliance with national and international aviation legislation, particularly related to ATS/SAR and PANS-OPS.
Verify/assist to facilitate adherence to ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs) in ATS /SAR operations and PANS-OPS.
Assess/revise operational procedures for compliance with applicable regulations.
Conduct inspections of ATS and SAR units to ensure organizational compliance.
Coordinate with other authorities to enhance SAR operational effectiveness and safety.
Review and validate equipment and tools used in ATS and SAR operations to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
Provide guidance on the use of technology and procedures in air traffic control and SAR operations.
Oversee personnel certification and validate licensing of air traffic controllers and SAR operators.
Review and approve operational procedures and documentation for ATS, SAR and PANS-OPS units.
Conduct regular inspections and safety oversight activities of ATS/SAR facilities to monitor operational safety and compliance.
Investigate incidents and non-compliance issues, recommending corrective actions.
Recommend and implement corrective actions based on safety audits, incident investigations, and inspections.
Follow up on corrective actions to ensure continuous compliance and resolution of safety deficiencies.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Reporting duties

Prepare and submit a work plan to ANAC within 3 weeks from deployment.
Maintain and update the work plan as may be required but not less than on a monthly basis.
Prepare and submit an End of assignment report at the completion of the assignment.
Prepare and submit the project terminal report
Submit all reports to ANAC and ICAO.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Managerial Competencies:

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.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Essential

University degree in Air Navigation field, preferably in air traffic management, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
Basic ATC Course
Tower Control Course
Approach Procedural Course
Area Procedural Course

Desirable

ICAO ANS CBT
ANS Inspectors course
ATM Inspectors course
Audit techniques course
Basic AIS course
Basic and Advanced PANS-OPS procedures design course
RNAV/PBN Procedure Design course
SAR Mission Coordinator course desirable Regulatory Audit Procedures course

Professional experience

Minimum 10 years' experience as ANS ATM/SAR and PANS-OPS safety oversight inspector;
Minimum 8 years ATS license holder with at least 2 ratings;
Minimum 2 years at ATS Supervisory Position is desirable;
Minimum 2 years’ experience at a supervisory position in an ANS unit (preferably Cartography or FPD);
Good knowledge of Civil Aviation Rules, Regulations and relating to AIS and FPD;
Good knowledge of Aeronautical Information Publications, airspace layout, national geography, maps and charts, and instrument flight procedures;
Good knowledge/Familiarity with the Chicago convention, ICAO ANS and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) and related procedures and guidance material (Annex 2, 3,4,10,11,12,15, Doc 4444 and Doc 8168);
Good knowledge of ICAO CMA USOAP activities and its online framework;

Language

Essential

Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in Portuguese
Working knowledge of English

Desirable

Knowledge of any of the other languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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).

No Fee:

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS

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