THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) is responsible for providing technical guidance to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the Council, and the Assembly. ANB 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 ANB 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 and manages the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and Continuous Monitoring Approach that monitors all States on a continuous basis. The ANB is also responsible for the development of guidance material supporting optimized airspace organization and management, thereby maximizing air traffic management performance of airspace and international traffic flows and supporting the growth of traffic without compromising safety. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Section serves as the focal point for all RPAS-related matters at ICAO and is responsible for the development of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) and guidance material related to the operation, certification and airworthiness of RPAS, C2 Links, detect and avoid system requirements, licensing and training of remote pilots and air traffic management integration issues, amongst others. The RPAS section also serves as the focal point within the Organization for unmanned/remotely piloted aviation and advanced air mobility (AAM) and is responsible for managing and coordinating developments in these areas. The UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Consultant reports directly to the Chief, RPAS section, and provides technical advice and services in relation to the development of ICAO's UTM guidance material and its implementation. The Consultant provides Secretariat support to the group of experts responsible to develop ICAO’s UTM guidance material, prepares appropriate briefing material and implementation support activities. He/she carries out duties and responsibilities in support of operations-related matters, as assigned to her/him by the Supervisor. The incumbent collaborates closely with other Technical Officers in the Air Navigation Bureau and other Bureaux, as well as with Regional Offices for all UTM-related matters. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Function 1 (incl. Expected results): Contributes to the development of working papers on UTM, and when appropriate UAS and AAM, matters by providing technical input for the ICAO Council, Air Navigation Commission (ANC) and international meetings, achieving results such as: • Provide technical input to working papers, State letters and other documentation for the conduct of ANC and ICAO Council meetings; • Prepare technical studies and working papers for the ANC and international meetings relating to UTM, UAS, AAM and related subjects; • Provide input to facilitate technical discussions during ICAO meetings and conferences; • Participate in the discussion of such papers and provide support, information/documentation, as needed; • Follow up, as required, on actions resulting from the discussion of the papers and related recommendations, decisions or outcomes reached during panel and working group meetings; • Draft panel meeting reports in cooperation with Technical Officers, Rapporteurs and Panel Officers; and • Provide comprehensive analysis of issues raised by States and international organizations and provide recommendations for appropriate solutions. Function 2 (incl. Expected results): Provides technical expertise in the development of UTM guidance material, achieving results such as: • Provide subject matter expertise on UTM-related matters; • Support the Secretary of the AAM Study Group in the development of UTM guidance material, amongst others; • Coordinate and collaborate with appropriate expert groups to ensure the consistency of the unmanned aviation framework in all relevant domains; • Organize and conduct global symposia on RPAS, UAS and AAM, developing programmes, selecting speakers and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; • Draft and review ICAO publications related to UTM and UAS; • Participate in the conduct of seminars and workshops as required; • Provide technical input in the coordination and review of all draft guidance material provided; and • Contribute to and /or develop relevant documentation for publication. Function 3 (incl. Expected results): Collaborates on matters related to the harmonization of manned and unmanned material, achieving results such as: • Liaise with Technical Officers and expert groups in the Air Navigation and Air Transport Bureaux to assure consistency between manned and unmanned SARPs, PANS and guidance material; and • Liaise with the Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau (LEB) to assure compatibility between guidance material and the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: A first-level university degree in an aviation-related field, or a scientific or technical discipline. Professional experience: Essential: • A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in roles of increasing responsibility in the field of aviation safety, air navigation, air transport, or a related area, with an international or regional organization, national government, or major service provider (airport, airline, or air navigation services provider), or relevant aviation industry. • Experience working with high-level government or diplomatic officials in a national government and/or international organization with increasing responsibility. • Experience in the development and delivery of initiatives aimed at enhancing civil aviation at the international or regional level. • Experience in developing, implementing or overseeing ICAO SARPs, policies, procedures and/or guidance material. • Experience in developing or implementing UAS traffic management (UTM) framework, regulation, system. • Experience in implementing aviation safety policies, frameworks or regulation. Desirable: • Experience in working with multinational expert groups to identify solutions or develop deliverables. • Experience organizing, preparing and delivering seminars and workshops for international audiences. • Experience in aviation operations as a pilot, engineer or air traffic controller. Competencies: • Professionalism: Knowledge regulatory framework related to UTM and UAS. Knowledge of the management of projects at national, regional or international level. 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. • 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.

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).

Additional Information

It should be noted that this consultancy is to be filled for an initial period of eleven (11) months with a possibility of an extension. This is a full-time position. Please note that the monthly rate for Band C varies from CA$ 7652 to CA$ 10910.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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