Regional Officer Environment, EUR/NAT

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Org. Setting and Reporting The European and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) Regional Office in Paris, France is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited (56 Contracting States) and with appropriate organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and sub-regional bodies and UN Agencies and Programmes. The Regional Office ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO Strategic Objectives, policies, and decisions. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States with the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and air navigation plans.

Although the incumbent is located in the EUR/NAT Regional Office, s/he will work in close coordination with ICAO Headquarters staff in Montreal and support, as directed, relevant activities in other Regional Offices, e.g., Middle East (MID) and Western and Central African (WACAF).

The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Regional Director, EUR/NAT. S/he will work on environmental matters, in order to promote the implementation of ICAO SARPs, procedures, plans and policies, including technical assistance, in the European and North Atlantic Regions. The incumbent will provide expert technical support and advisory services in the field of environment (ENV) to the States accredited to EUR/NAT and act as focal point/liaison officer, in coordination with the concerned sections of the Air Transport Bureau (ATB) at ICAO Headquarters and other Regional Offices, as required. For the work related to the ICAO ENV Assistance Projects at HQ, the incumbent will report directly to DD/ENV.

Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Ensures monitoring and provides support, in collaboration with other staff members in the EUR/NAT Office and ICAO Headquarters, on the implementation of the ICAO environment–related SARPs, plans, and policies for the 56 States in the EUR/NAT Regions and 24 States in the WACAF Region, achieving results such as:

  • Follow up, foster, and initiate actions aimed at achieving efficient and effective implementation of Annex 16 – Environmental Protection by States, Doc 9988 and other guidance material related to aviation and environmental protection.
  • Provide technical assistance and support for the efficient functioning of the European Region Aviation System Group (EASPG) as well as for the development of national environment action plans, in accordance with regional plans.
  • Identify, undertake, and monitor follow-up action on identified deficiencies in ENV fields and foster their resolution in a coordinated manner; achieving the performance objectives and enhancing States capacity in environmental fields.
  • Manage, follow up, foster, and initiate actions to achieve the implementation of the States´ Environmental Action Plan.
  • Keep abreast of current civil aviation developments, including relevant activities of EU, AFCAC, ASECNA, ACAO, ECAC, IATA, IFALPA, EUROCONTROL, CANSO, ISO, WMO, UNFCCC, and other international organizations and individual States.
  • Prepare analyses and manage the technical/operational aspects of ENV-related subjects and associated reports, briefs, correspondence, etc.
  • Coordinate regional programmes and planning or operational documents with HQ activities, ensuring that environment activities are aligned with ICAO policies.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Acts as Secretary to meetings in fields of assigned responsibility, coordinates and implements the EUR/NAT annual operating plans in the area of ENV, and assists as required at other meetings, achieving results such as:

  • Manage, provide assistance and guidance to States for the development/update and implementation of States’ Action Plans for CO2 Emissions Reduction Activities as well as the implementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in liaison with the ATB/ENV.
  • Conduct capacity-building and assistance activities under the ICAO Assistance Capacity-building and Training for CORSIA (ACT CORSIA) programme in the EUR/NAT and WACAF Regions.
  • Liaise and coordinate with ATB/ENV for the ICAO initiative ACT CORSIA, facilitating additional States’ participation in the CORSIA buddy partnerships and coordination of buddy partnership follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate and assist ATB/ENV and represent the Organization at meetings in the Region for all environmental matters such as the organization of meetings, coordination with States, and organizations.
  • Conduct, participate and/or serve as secretary/technical adviser at ICAO meetings, seminars, and workshops related to ENV and assist as required at other meetings in the EUR/NAT and WACAF Regions.
  • Facilitate inter-State coordination and cooperation in order to create/improve harmonized operational improvements and to achieve measurable progress in the ENV fields.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Implements and supports the ICAO Regional Office Work Programme in the technical/environment fields and the EUR/NAT NCLB technical assistance and capacity building programme in the area of environment, achieving results such as:

  • Analyze States’ needs/problems and initiate/propose solutions.
  • Organize, facilitate, and support seminars and workshops aimed at developing capacity or addressing specific challenges.
  • Prepare working papers, reports, briefs, and correspondence on technical/operational and environmental aspects of civil aviation.
  • Assess the status of implementation of ENV-related SARPs, as relevant and provide assistance for the implementation of corrective actions to eliminate identified deficiencies in the ENV field and enhance their environmental capabilities.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Coordinates with ICAO HQ and relevant regional and international organisations, achieving results such as:

  • Ensure harmonised and coordinated implementation of ICAO SARPs, plans, and policies in the ENV area.
  • Ensure the efficient and effective use of the EUR/NAT resources directed at the implementation of the ENV-related programmes.
  • Represent ICAO at meetings of international organizations and provide consistent explanations of SARPs and global viewpoints.
  • Organize and coordinate relevant meetings and represent ICAO in regional meetings.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Serves as liaison, manages, and provides support to the environment assistance projects, in coordination with ICAO HQ, including liaising with donor and/or recipient States and relevant regional and international organisations, achieving results such as:

  • Support the ongoing activities related to the ICAO-Environment assistance projects, including but not limited to the ICAO Assistance Project with EU Funding.
  • Green funding opportunities and projects to be used in the development of sustainability of Environment.
  • Manage and coordinate with funding partners, as well as other ICAO Bureaus.
  • Coordinate and provide technical advice on the work of the project with the consultants recruited for assistance work.
  • Prepare and review documentation associated with the assistance work (such as progress report, contracts, etc.).
  • Serve as the interface between project-related activities in the regions and with HQ.
  • Prepare and review documentation associated with assistance projects (such as progress reports, contracts, etc.).

Function 6 (incl. Expected results) Supports the implementation of the regional outreach strategy in the EUR/NAT Regions, achieving results such as:

  • Initiate regional communication of ICAO initiatives via traditional and non-traditional promotions, including but not limited to the ICAO online blog and a regional newsletter.
  • Support activities/actions meant to increase the number of contacts in the regions which can be served by ICAO products and services.
  • Perform the function of Global Aviation Training Focal point for the Office, coordinating and organizing relevant training for the EUR/NAT States.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: Good knowledge of the CORSIA SARPs and knowledge of other SARPs relating to environmental protection. Good knowledge of environmental impacts of civil aviation and familiarity with the work of ICAO. 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.

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.

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 Essential: A first level university degree, preferably with a specialisation in environment, air transport economics, environmental economics, environmental law, or in a related field.

Desirable: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in an aviation-related scientific, environment, technical discipline, or in a related field.

Work Experience Essential: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an international civil aviation environment, airport, airline, or environmental organization and sound background in programme/project management is required.

Experience in the field of environment in a public or private organization is required.

Experience participating in and servicing international civil aviation meetings is required.

Desirable: Experience in dealing with high-level officials, government representatives or senior executives from States.

Experience in the organization of workshops or meetings of experts is desirable.

Experience in training and capacity building activities 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 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 this post is to be filled for 1 year.

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-4 Rate Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum(*) USD 75,602 + USD 38,481 (*) 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.

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