Associate Operational Data Development Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 87,529 USD and 118,887 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) is responsible for providing technical guidance to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the Council, and the Assembly. The Air Navigation Bureau provides technical expertise in aviation-related disciplines to States, industry and all elements of the Organization. The Bureau is also responsible for maintaining and supporting implementing the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), including its aviation system block upgrades as well as producing yearly safety and air navigation status reports. The Bureau develops technical studies and proposals for Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) for further processing by the governing bodies of ICAO. The Bureau also develops related procedures and guidance material. The Bureau also manages the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and Continuous Monitoring Approach that monitors all States on a continuous basis. The Associate Operational Data Development Officer, will join the Operational Safety (OPS) Section of ANB providing ongoing support to the maintenance of a number of critical data sets produced by ICAO, including the location indicators database (Doc 7910), aircraft type designators (Doc 8643) and 3-letter designators (Doc 8585). In addition, they will work on development projects related to ICAO’s transformational objective to enhance and modernize the collection, processing and access of these data sets.

Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Maintains and updates the location indicators database (Doc 7910), achieving results such as: • Reply to queries and provide advice relating to the application for location indicators. • Process requests for new and amended entries in the database for location indicators, including internal coordination with other sections and bureaus as required. • Draft replies to States confirming the approved indicators or suggesting other indicators for assignment. • Coordinate all such changes with relevant stakeholders both within the Bureaus and externally, ensuring any potential issues are raised and addressed. • Prepare and oversee the quarterly publication of Doc 7910. • Work on expanding the data contained in Doc 7910 to make it more relevant and more widely applicable. • Develop new and automated processes for managing the request and processing of location indicator requests. • Develop additional revenue generating products and services based on the data collected in Doc 7910, including subscription APIs or other online means. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Maintains and updates the aircraft type designators database (Doc 8643), achieving results such as: • Manage the aircraft type designators study group (ATD SG), dealing with discussions related to the inclusion of new designators. • Reply to queries and provide advice relating to the aircraft type designators. • Oversee the Update of Doc 8643. • Coordinate with the wake turbulence categorization group regarding categorization of the new aircraft type designators for wake turbulence purposes. • Coordinate all such changes with relevant stakeholders both within the Bureaus and externally. • Develop new streamlined processes for the coordination of the ATD SG work and the inclusion of wake turbulence categorization, to improve efficiency in handling these requests. • Develop additional revenue generating products and services based on the data collected in Doc 8643, including subscription APIs or other online means. Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Provides oversight of the three-letter and telephony designator systems, achieving results such as: • Respond to queries and issues which relating to three-letter and telephony designators which require specific intervention or further study. • Work with the individual responsible (Senior Programme Associate, Operational Datasets) for processing 3LD requests to ensure these are processed promptly and efficiently, and provide additional support for issues which arise. • Identify areas for development in the three-letter and telephony designator system, and work to implement these. • Develop additional revenue generating products and services based on the data collected in Doc 8585, including subscription APIs or other online means. Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated ability in developing/managing global aviation safety strategy-related projects; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. 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.

Education

An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in aviation, or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in aviation, or related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Technical or operational qualification as database administrator is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an aviation-related environment, to include experience in management of aviation-related data is required. • Experience of developing systems for the collection, management and distribution of data is desirable. • Experience with ICAO document production is desirable.

Languages

Essential • Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English. Desirable • A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3 years (first year is probationary for an external candidate). The ICAO Assembly recently reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing gender equality and the advancement of women by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for ICAO positions, especially in the Professional and higher level categories. ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code (Staff Regulations). ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2013 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions. ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered. Remuneration: Level P-2 Rate Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum() USD 50,377 + USD 26,801 () Post Adjustment is subject to change.

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with ICAO Staff Regulations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible and ensuring equal gender representation. Subject to the foregoing, selection of staff members shall be made without distinction as to race, sex or religion, nor shall there be any discrimination on account of any disability of a candidate who meets the qualifications required to perform the tasks. Unless otherwise permitted under the ICAO Staff Regulations, appointment and promotion of staff members shall be made on a competitive basis. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICAO if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.