Partnership Consultant

Result of Service 1. Seek and coordinate opportunities to support ICAO’s contribution towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 2. Advise on implementation of ICAO Partnerships Framework Guidance and manage the ICAO Partnership Platform as the organizational repository of ICAO’s partnerships and collaborative relationships 3. Enable strategic outreach and network activities to happen aiming at promoting the benefits of sustainable air transport development so that No Country is Left Behind and aviation is acknowledged as an enabler of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4. Advise the ICAO gender and diversity focal point with the implementation of and reporting on the organization’s accountabilities towards the UNSWAP, ICAO Council and Assembly 5. Guide SPCP management on the follow up of ICAO’s Engagement Strategy

Work Location Canada

Expected duration The selected consultant is expected to be employed for a period of 12 months/ 250 days, with a possibility of renewal. Please note that this consultancy is positioned in the Band B category for which the daily rate varies between CAD248 and CAD392

Duties and Responsibilities THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

Under the overall direction of the Office of the Secretary General (OSG), the Strategic Planning, Coordination and Partnerships Office (SPCP) coordinates high-level and cross-cutting strategies and priorities among the different Bureaux and Offices, including the Regional Offices, of the Organization. In particular, the SPCP is responsible for the development and maintenance of the ICAO Business Plan, the ICAO Operating Plan, the Corporate Performance Management Framework, the Corporate Key Performance Indicators and the Risk Registry, which form the basis for resource allocation and assist the Secretary General to monitor its accountability and performance with respect to the implementation of initiatives. The SPCP has also the responsibility to facilitate the development of partnerships as well as to leverage such strategic partnerships in air transport systems’ enhancements for Member States and the mobilization of resources needed to implement necessary improvements. Furthermore, SPCP coordinates the implementation of the ICAO Gender Equality Programme, in consultation with ADB and other Bureaus/Offices at HQ and Regional Offices.

The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (PRM) Section, within the SPCP, works closely with all Bureaus and Regional Offices and is responsible for developing and coordinating relationships with potential and existing partners and in mobilizing resources. The mandate involves advocating with Member States, the United Nations System, international and regional organizations, financial institutions, the donor community and the private sector to invest in aviation development to meet ICAO’s established resource mobilization targets, and developing the Organization’s resource mobilization capacity at the global, regional and local level. Likewise, PRM supports Member States in securing access to public and private funds and/or financing for the development of their air transport system.

The consultant reports to the Head, Strategic Planning, Coordination and Partnerships (SPCP) on progress and challenges related to the major duties and responsibilities, and any other tasks s/he might be asked to perform to support the implementation of the workplan.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of H/SPCP, the consultant will perform the following: 1. Seek and coordinate opportunities to support ICAO’s contribution towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, achieving results such as: - Generate and/or coordinate research, analysis and information that demonstrates the links between ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. - Conduct mapping exercises on the contributions made towards the attainment of the 2030 Agenda and related mechanisms through the implementation of all Strategic Objectives (i.e. SDG indicators, UNDG,). - Analyse States’ challenges and priorities and prepare briefing tools advocating aviation as an enabler of sustainable development that is recognized and prioritized as such by member States in their national development plans. - Conduct analysis and prepare report of how aviation is reflected in the Voluntary National Reviews, which States present on a yearly basis at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) for Sustainable Development - Advise on activities to be included in the Operating Plan related to the strategic positioning of aviation in United Nations global initiatives and forums and coordinate implementation thereof - Initiate and coordinate outreach activities and develop supporting materials to enhance visibility of international civil aviation in strategically chosen UN meetings, summits, conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations. - Leads on identification of opportunities to expand existing and/or new partnerships initiatives with UN and other stakeholders focused on aviation in support of sustainable development (e.g Aviation Partnerships for Sustainable Development (APSD) initiative 2.0) - Contribute to the preparation of various SPCP written outputs, including working papers, briefing notes, input to reports and studies, and publications. - Provide inputs to UN Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) questionnaires and evaluations, external audit reports, and internal evaluation and audit reports.

2. Advise on implementation of ICAO Partnerships Framework Guidance and manage the ICAO Partnership Platform as the organizational repository of ICAO’s partnerships and collaborative relationships, achieving results such as: - Complete the data entry to ICAO Partnership Platform to cover all available arrangements between ICAO and partners - Once the initial data entry finished, liaise with ICAO Bureaus and Office focal points and coordinate input to populate the database, providing a help-desk function as required, - In close collaboration with LEB and bureaus, assess ways to enhance efficiency in partnerships management, and consequently negotiates with senior management the updating of the framework guidance and portal - Maintain up-to-date the network of Partnership focal points throughout the Organization. - Lead and coordinate submission of reports on partnership activities for management and the governing bodies, including regular reports to CCEP on partnerships exempt from their review, as well as analysis of information contained in the database as needed, - Perform a quality assurance function on the database to ensure integrity and consistency of inputs and reliability of reporting functions. - Ensure that relevant partnership framework documentation and guidance material is kept up-to-date and accessible on the Platform. - Support the design and negotiation of large/complex partnership proposals, joint strategies and/or agreements in line with corporate norms, processes and regulations. - Manage internally to support coherent partner engagement across the organization - Support the submissions of agreements to the Committee on Cooperation with External Parties (CCEP) as required - Under the guidance of H/SPCP, prepare presentations and papers to present to the governing bodies and other forums as needed - Review implementation progress of any existing or new partnership agreements formalized with partners and provide support on ongoing activities related to cross-cutting partnerships - Provide expert advice to H/SPCP on partnership matters as needed

3. Enable strategic outreach and network activities to happen aiming at promoting the benefits of sustainable air transport development so that No Country is Left Behind and aviation is acknowledged as an enabler of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), achieving results such as: - In consultation with ICAO Bureaus and Offices identify strategic opportunities and coordinate roll-out of outreach activities to profile ICAO as the partner of choice on matters related to aviation and position aviation within the broader development agenda as an essential catalyst for sustainable socio economic progress, including promoting the benefits of aviation with partners, stakeholders and the public at large. - Support corporate dialogue with partners, proactively highlight strategic opportunities and issues to senior management and present recommendations on best course of action to nurture trust and interest in the work of ICAO - Work with bureaus as needed to drive the positioning with partners on ICAO’s corporate value proposition around specific Strategic Objectives using tailored content and language that speaks to individual partner audiences and align with on-going policy dialogue in national and global fora; - Advise on content to be included in the SPCP intranet and internet sites and develop inputs accordingly, set the agenda and prepare power point presentations for regular brown bags profiling the added value of SPCP to Bureaus and Offices, undertake outreach activities and coordinate with the Communication Office advocacy efforts in support of aviation - using traditional media, social media and at meetings with member States and other partners particularly in the context of the No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative. - Draft speeches, power points, agendas, briefings and reports for partnership and networking events (i.e. High-level Political Forum, ICAO World Aviation Forum,). - Contribute to the successful execution of side events on aviation during high-level conferences and forums.

4. Advise the ICAO gender and diversity focal point with the implementation of and reporting on the organization’s accountabilities towards the UNSWAP, ICAO Council and Assembly, achieving results such as: - Support the focal point in providing the secretariat services to the ICAO Gender Equality Advisory Body and the Joint Advisory Group on Gender Equality and Equity. - Facilitate coordination of the implementation, and follow-up, of the agreed action plan for the ICAO Gender Equality Programme, in consultation with ADB and other Bureaus/Offices at HQ and Regional Offices. - Coordinate and follow up on the collection of aviation gender equality statistics, as highlighted at the 1st Global Aviation Gender Summit, including the global collection, analysis and sharing of gender disaggregated data to inform policy makers and to drive actions on gender related policies and programmes in aviation. - Lead on the development of progress reports for presentation to senior management, the Gender Equality Advisory Body, the Committee on Governance, the Council, and the Assembly. - Develop speaking Notes and briefing papers on gender for the Secretary General. - Support the coordination of the review of ICAO HRM policy documents and other regulatory and programme documents, and, where required, make recommendations on enhancements to incorporate gender perspectives. - Manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting on the UN System-Wide Action Plan (UNSWAP) on gender equality and gender mainstreaming, respond to Survey/Questionnaires (e.g. UN Women/UN SWAP) and provide input to queries from UN. - Generate background information to support the focal point in providing advice and guidance on gender and diversity to managers, staff at large and other stakeholders. - Establish and coordinate targeted outreach campaigns, partnerships, agreements and related efforts to enhance gender representation. Maintain a list of online resources for targeted gender outreach initiatives. - Organize annual theme, communication, promotional material, and event to celebrate International Women’s Day. - Approach other organizations that support gender equality in STEM with a view to collaborating on projects of common interest and/or to contribute funding for development projects for women in aviation. - Conduct research and benchmarking on gender and diversity policies and practices within the UN Common System, Member States, and aviation industry partners and stakeholders. - Maintain Gender Equality Programme intranet site and Bureau/Office Gender Focal Points. - Support the focal point in proposing and coordinating training activities and interventions related to gender mainstreaming. - Coordinate organization of Summits, conferences, webinars and other relevant events to gender and contribute to development of official documentation, presentations and speeches.

5. Guide SPCP management on the follow up of ICAO’s Engagement Strategy - Based on action points, work with SPCP management to identify specific actions for he Office to follow up on; - Facilitate the development of an implementation and roll-out plan; - Support the follow up on implementation and report back progress and challenges.

6. Performs any other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: An advanced level university degree (Master’s Degree or academic equivalent), preferably in business or public administration, law, economics, development studies, international relations, marketing or a related field, is required

Experience:

Essential: - At least seven years of experience working for a government authority, international organization and/or private sector dealing with international civil aviation. - Experience in partnership development as well as leveraging external partnerships in a national or international setting related to civil aviation. - Experience in project management in a multinational context, requiring complex coordination with diverse stakeholders (governments, the UN system, financial institutions, private sector, etc.) - Excellent networker and team-player - Excellent writing skills to facilitate partnerships documents, including agreements, policies, project proposals and promotional material. - Logical thinker with strong analytical skills

Desirable: - Experience in civil aviation. - Experience in conducting research on gender analysis and gender mainstreaming. - Skills with research and analysis. - Familiarity with the United Nations system.

Language:

Essential

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

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