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)

Formulation of national objectives, plans, policies, programmes and procedures concerning installation. Construction and maintenance of CNS equipment and facilities.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Development of total installation work programme to meet the country's requirements and assignments of approved programme for accomplishments.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Monitor and control the scheduling of the requirements for acquisition, construction, and dismantling or relocation of equipment and related structure in accordance with validated requirements, and manage the in-transit material for construction and installation.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Analyse financial and physical progress against established goals and provide reports.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare procurement specifications for use in the production and procurement of equipment for the country's airspace system.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare detailed engineering specifications for the production and procurement of equipment approved for inclusion in the airspace system.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Develop and recommend the total installation work programme to meet the requirements and assigns approved programmes for accomplishment

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

Maintain capability to: estimate life cycle costs; predict, review, assess, and monitor systems development, engineering, design, demonstration, test, production, operation, and support; assess schedules and performance experience against predictions and provide such assessments for consideration by top management officials at key decision points; make new determination where significant schedule or performance variance occur.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

Review system plans in such programmes from a technical and planning viewpoint to help resolve problems arising from conditions peculiar to the country or locality involved; as assigned, provide for equipment acquisition and shipment and determine feasibility of diversion of needed equipment, with later replacements from planned national programmes.

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

Conduct engineering analysis of commissioned field air navigation system/facility operations to identify significant problems or trends, prepare technical reports of nature and scope of these problems or trends, the anticipated impact, and provide engineering analysis and recommendations for corrective action.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

Provide technical maintenance instructions and standards for the airway facilities by equipment and system type; develop standards for content and format of technical handbooks, manuals, and related documents necessary for effective and efficient maintenance of the airways facilities.

Function 12 (incl. Expected results)

Provide the engineering effort for, and authorize the modification of subsystems and component equipment to ensure compliance with prescribed standards and to effect needed improvement in maintainability and personal safety.

Function 13 (incl. Expected results)

Develop maintenance standards and validate maintenance requirements for field maintenance programme.

Function 14 (incl. Expected results)

Review and validate maintenance technical requirements for airways facilities field programme to ensure conformance with DGCA’s standards; develop and monitor the accomplishment of the DGCA Technical Inspection Programme.

Function 15 (incl. Expected results)

Develop technical standards for maintenance and certification of airways facilities, systems and equipment

Function 16 (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 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

University degree in electronics engineering or equivalent academic and technical qualifications.

Professional experience

Essential

A minimum of ten years professional experience in the planning, design, installation and evaluation of aeronautical telecommunications (Aerocom) systems and navigational aids for aerodromes (HF, VHF/UHF, NDB, VOR, DVOR, DME, ILS), including three years practical experience as a supervisor of technical personnel on field work.
Experience in site planning and configuration of COM/NAVAIDS facilities and equipment.
Knowledge of aircraft operational characteristics, ATC and related airport operations.
Experience with quality control/compliance reviews of COM/NAVAIDS installation and with equipment/facilities commissioning.
In-depth knowledge of related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and other guidance material.
In-depth experience with review of COM/NAVAIDS tender documentation and recommendation for selection of suppliers and equipment.
Experience in the development/evaluation of airport master plans desirable.
Experience with ICAO technical co-operation in developing countries desirable.

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 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.

ICAO Roster-CNS/Communications and Navigation Systems Expert