ICAO Roster- National Facilitation Programme Management Expert (IPACK).

Job Description

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of the 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) : Leads the FAL iPack team in reviewing or creating a comprehensive framework for the implementation and compliance monitoring of Annex 9 Standards achieving results such as :

• Verify the existence of effective and comprehensive legislation to enable regulation and oversight of facilitation SARPs.
• Confirm the existence of regulations to ensure that personnel performing facilitation oversight functions are empowered to access the aircraft, operations, facilities, personnel and associated records.
• Verify whether quality control personnel are independent from the entities being monitored and free of any commercial or operational influences.
• Guide the State in establishing a department and / or organizational unit responsible for facilitation.
• Advice the State in the financing, staffing, training, and organizational structure of the department responsible for facilitation oversight.
• Verify the availability of sufficient human and financial resources to support the implementation of facilitation SARPs.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) : Leads the FAL iPack team in establishing quality control activities to ensure ongoing compliance with the standards, achieving results such as :

Function 3 (incl. Expected results) : Leads the FAL iPack team in developing an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement, achieving results such as :

Function 4 (incl. Expected results) : Leads the FAL iPack team in fostering collaboration among all relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of Annex 9 Standards, achieving results such as :

Function 5 (incl. Expected results) : Leads the FAL iPack team in enhance the knowledge and skills of national regulatory bodies and stakeholders on Annex 9 Standards, achieving results such as :

Function 6 (incl. Expected results) : Coordinates, organizes, manages, and reports on the successful deployment of Establishing National Facilitation Oversight Mechanisms iPack, achieving results such as :

Function 7 (incl. Expected results) : 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 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