Deputy Director, Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency

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Org. Setting and Reporting The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) in ICAO 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 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 (CMA) that monitors all States on a continuous basis.

The incumbent will report to the Director, Air Navigation Bureau (D/ANB), and is expected to plan, manage and oversee activities in the Bureau as well as in the Regional Offices around the globe, in particular, those activities related to air navigation and regional Air Navigation Plans (ANPs). As Deputy Director, Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency, s/he is expected to make necessary decisions to ensure the proper operation of the Bureau as a result of decisions made by the Assembly, Council and Secretary General. S/he is expected to work collaboratively as a team with the Deputy Director, Aviation Safety and Deputy Director, Monitoring and Oversight.

Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Oversees the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), its framework and timelines for the implementation of operational improvements that will lead to global and/or international harmonization in the community, achieving results such as: - Lead ICAO, States and industry in ensuring the continuity and harmonization among global Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernization programs. - Oversee the periodic update of the GANP, related SARPs and other documents. - Support the development of financial strategies which will help to ensure the efficient acquisition and implementation of global air navigation services equipment and aircraft equipage. - Ensure that the nature and status of the planning information in the various documents pertaining to the GANP are consistent and complete also allowing due account to be taken of the inputs from air traffic management research and development programmes. - Present periodic status reports to the ANC, Council and other bodies, as necessary. - Coordinate and support through Regional Offices the work of the Planning and Implementation Regional Groups (PIRGs), when required. - Oversee high priority implementation issues and assist the Regional Offices and the PIRGs evolution toward a project orientation associated with the aviation system block upgrades and operational improvements. - Manage and oversee the implementation of the regional reporting dashboards. - Ensure the effective coordination of activities within ANB, and allocate resources accordingly to support the work.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Oversees reporting of GANP outcomes, drawing lessons learned from field implementation reports from PIRGs/RASGs and USOAP to update the GANP and other ICAO documents, achieving results such as: - Prepare and present reports on implementation progress and associated environmental benefits to the ANC, Council and other stakeholders. - Evaluate progress on the status of the implementation of the air navigation infrastructure by the ICAO regions, States and industry. - Inspire interregional harmonization planning. - Oversee the qualitative and quantitative information compiled in support of GANP implementation reporting.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Manages the Tactical Operations during crisis or urgent situations, such as industrial action, volcanic eruption or military action on short- or long-term basis, achieving results such as: - Negotiate flight information region (FIR) boundary and other disputes with delegations from the States concerned. - Oversee daily activities such as managing proposed amendments to the regional air navigation plans, and regional supplementary procedures, following through on requests from senior management, answering questions from ICAO representative delegations and coordinating between bureaus and regional offices on relevant issues. - Manage the resources necessary to address both the tactical and strategic issues. - Strategize on priorities of both tactical and strategic issues and report to senior management, the ANC and Council on progress achieved with such issues and propose potential solutions. - Lead and oversee the functioning of the crisis management centre in accordance with the crisis management procedural guidebook.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Galvanizes and takes the lead on Emerging Operations, such as Remotely Piloted Vehicles, Commercial Space Operations and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference at all levels through collaboration with stakeholders, achieving results such as: - Maintain technological awareness of emerging operations. - Ensures appropriate action to guide architectural developments relating to cybersecurity risks and mitigations within the International Aviation Trust Framework, working in close coordination with the Air Transport Bureau to ensure alignment across ICAO. - Liaise and coordinate with peers and determine with the Director, which issues are most relevant to and require coordination with other United Nations agencies and lead coordination efforts. - Prepare and deliver presentations on emerging issues and keep the ANC, Council, and other stakeholders informed of progress and the estimation of resources needed to address emerging issues.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Leads GANP operational improvements, achieving results such as: For Block 0 and Block 1 operational improvements: - Foster implementation through initiatives for each of the Basic Building Blocks. - Prepare and deliver technical advice and guidance, working closely with the relevant technical experts and sections. For Block 2 operational improvements: - Oversee the development of new SARPs, guidance and other supporting materials in support of Block 2 and ensure that such provisions are available by 2025. - Working closely with the Director, oversee the organization of the Block 1and Block 2 work and convey guidance and strategic direction to the technical officers and panels involved in this work. - Oversee and ensure coordination of relevant issues among ANB Sections. - Organize and direct a focus on air navigation priorities which will change and evolve.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results) In coordination with the Global Aviation Training Section, sets the direction for the work and outputs delivered in the area of air navigation training, achieving results such as: - Monitor the management of air navigation e-learning training courses. - Foster partnerships and networks to expand and capitalize on air navigation-related training courses and ensure high quality. - Judge and evaluate current trends and needs on the development of air navigation training, and set the direction for the future of air navigation-related training.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results) Supports the Director in planning, coordinating and managing the activities of the Bureau, achieving results such as: - Assist the Director, Air Navigation Bureau in developing and directing the work programme of the Bureau to support its strategic objectives. - Oversee the required administrative and technical coordination among ANB sections and other bureaus and offices in the preparation of documentation and support of the ANC, Council, working groups, panels, study groups, divisional type meetings, regional air navigation meetings, conferences and symposia. - Coordinate the development and maintenance of ICAO documents. - Serve as Secretary of the ANC and serve on other boards and committees when required. - Participate in the preparation of the triennial budget. - Serve as Deputy Secretary of the Technical Commission of the Assembly and during Divisional type meetings and other events, as necessary.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: Thorough knowledge of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and its Annexes, as well as ICAO’s functions, in particular the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) and the activities of the regional aviation safety groups (RASGs). Understanding of ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and its global and regional aviation plans. Familiarity with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and their application. Proven ability to plan, direct and supervise a broad area of institutional work; demonstrated ability to deal with complex issues with diplomacy and tact. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the 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.

Accountability: Takes ownership for 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.

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.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction inspiring others to pursue that same direction; Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.

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; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Essential An advanced level university degree (Master’s Degree or academic equivalent) in an aviation-related field, including a scientific or technical discipline, management, administration, or in a related area.

Work Experience A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience, of which at least ten (10) years should be in a civil aviation authority, airport, airline, air navigation services or similar aviation-related organization is required.

Practical experience in the planning and management of civil aviation programmes at an executive level of responsibility is required.

Experience at the international level or dealing with aviation matters crossing national boundaries, including high-level negotiations with government authorities is required.

Proven experience in leading and guiding a multidisciplinary team of aviation experts to achieve organizational goals is required.

Experience in managing aviation safety or air navigation programmes/projects within an international or regional organization, national government, or major service provider (airport, airline or air navigation services provider) is desirable.

Experience in managing or coordinating technical assistance, capacity development and implementation of activities related to aviation safety, air navigation or aviation security is desirable.

Experience in conducting negotiations at the international level and in organizing and leading international meetings is desirable.

Experience in management of international/multinational projects 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, or Spanish).

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a competency-based interview and any other assessments deemed necessary.

Special Notice 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.

It should be noted that the maximum period for which a staff member at the D-1 level can serve is eight (8) years. The initial appointment will be on a fixed-term non-career basis for a period of four (4) years (first year is probationary for an external candidate). A second fixed-term non-career appointment may be granted to the incumbent, subject to re-appointment procedures. The combined duration of the initial and second fixed-term contracts shall not exceed eight (8) years.

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.

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 D-1 Rate Net Base Salary + Post Adjustment (net) per annum per annum(*) USD $102,715 USD $46,324

(*) 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.

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