Regional Officer, Communications, Navigation and Surveillance, WACAF

Org. Setting and Reporting

The ICAO Western and Central African (WACAF) Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with appropriate international organizations and regional bodies and United Nations (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 Member States and stakeholders with technical guidance and assistance for implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), Regional Supplementary Procedures (SUPPs) and aviation safety and air navigation plans. The importance of the Regional Office’s role in providing implementation support has been reiterated with the ICAO No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative that also contributes to the attainment of UN Sustainable Development Goals. Within this framework, the Regional Officer, Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (RO/CNS) deals with and is accountable for the work on all matters pertaining to Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) for the Western and Central African States. He/she reports directly to the Regional Director through the Deputy Regional Director. She/he works under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director. The Regional Officer, CNS provides expert support and advisory services in the field of CNS to States/Administrations in the WACAF Region, and serves as secretary and/or technical adviser to the Regional Aviation Safety Group – Africa – Indian Ocean Region (RASG-AFI) and Africa Indian Ocean Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APIRG) contributory bodies on Communications, Navigation and Surveillance related subjects.

Responsibilities

Function1 (incl. Expected results) Monitors developments of concern to ICAO in the States to which the office is accredited, in the field of Communications, Navigation and Surveillance. Assists States in the implementation of the provisions related to Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) contained in Annex 10 and in the Planning and implementation of the AFI region Air Navigation Plan, achieving results such as: • Follow up, foster and initiate actions aimed at achieving efficient and effective implementation by States of the ICAO SARPs, Regional Plan with particular emphasis on Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS). • Assist States in the implementation of CNS Facilities and Services contained in the ICAO Regional ANP for which they are responsible. • Provide technical assistance and support for the efficient functioning of the AFI Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APIRG) and its subsidiary bodies. • Monitor developments in the region to ensure that the Regional ANP requirements meet current aircraft operations in the region and States and where necessary. • Provide guidance to States regarding the regional planning as well as provision of technical and secretarial support to formulate and assist with the processing of amendment proposals to the AFI Regional ANP. • Provide assistance to States in the development of Aeronautical Telecommunications Operational Plans, in accordance with regional plan. • Identify, monitor and undertake follow-up actions on deficiencies in the CNS fields. • Provide assistance to States with the objective of improving their CNS, eliminating their identified deficiencies, achieving the performance objectives and enhancing their safety oversight capabilities. • Keep abreast of current civil aviation developments, including relevant activities of ITU, IATA and IFALPA and other international organizations and individual States. • Coordinate regional programmes and planning documents with HQ activities. • Identify technical cooperation opportunities and promote CNS-related technical cooperation projects. • Ensure coordinated processes between CNS and other air navigation fields within the Secretariat so as to minimize duplication, enable seamlessness in planning and ensure efficiency. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Supports the work of AFI Plan and RASG-AFI and its subsidiary bodies and follows up on the implementation of its Work Programme; supports implementation of the Regional Safety Strategies and Plans, achieving results such as: • Support the implementation and monitoring of safety strategies. • Collect data for monitoring the safety indicators related to CNS and maintain the performance dashboard up-to-date. • Support and monitor the implementation of AFI Plan and RASG-AFI initiatives related to CNS. • Analyse and proactively assess States’ USOAP results on a regular basis with emphasis on issues related to the CNS field and provide technical advice and recommend solutions on such issues. • Identify emerging safety risks related to CNS and address them within the RASG-AFI framework. Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Provides advice and support for effective implementation of the ICAO Technical Assistance & Technical Cooperation programmes/projects and achievement of the performance targets related to CNS, achieving results such as: • Maintain liaison with service providers and international and regional aviation organizations in the Region; and coordinate collaborative efforts for the provision of required assistance to States. • Promote and make follow-up on CNS-related technical cooperation and technical assistance activities. • Identify potential projects and participate to technical support and evaluation missions for CNS-related assistance activities. • Monitor the implementation of the CNS related Technical Assistance and Technical Cooperation programmes/projects and ensure appropriate coordination between States and ICAO (Regional Office, the Air Navigation Bureau and Technical Cooperation Bureau). Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Supports the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA), achieving results such as: • Provide support, on matters related to ANS, to the Portfolio Holder (PH) of the Regional Office in the management of the USOAP- CMA portfolio; • Provide guidance and assistance to States in the development and implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address specific findings identified through USOAP-CMA activities; • In coordination with ICAO HQ, support and participate to USOAP CMA activities, as applicable. Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Acts as Secretary to meetings in fields of assigned responsibility and assists, as required, at other meetings, achieving results such as: • Conduct, participate in, and/or serve as secretary/technical adviser at ICAO meetings, seminars and workshops related to CNS and other meetings assigned by the Regional Director. • Organize, facilitate and support seminars and/or workshops aimed at developing capacity or addressing specific challenges. • Prepare working papers, reports, briefs, and correspondence on technical/operational CNS-related subjects. • Represent ICAO at meetings of international organizations and provide consistent explanations of SARPs and global viewpoints. Function 6 (incl. Expected results) Facilitates and coordinates Aeronautical Radio Frequency and SSR Mode S Interrogator code management, achieving results such as: • Provide guidance and assistance to States in radio frequency assignment/ Mode S Radar Interrogator code planning and management. • Maintain a common ICAO frequency database of all aeronautical frequencies used by States in the Region. • Provide assistance to States with their preparation of World Radio Conferences (WRCs) to support ICAO position and participate in the regional telecommunication forums in coordination with ICAO Headquarters. • Lead inter-regional coordination and management of SSR Mode S Interrogator code for efficient operation of SSR Mode • Perform other duties, as assigned. Function 7 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of ICAO’s work and functions aimed at enhancing global civil aviation safety, increasing capacity and improving the efficiency of the global civil aviation system. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues. Ability to assess technical training and operational requirements. Ability to prepare detailed reports and project documents and to write clearly and concisely, at least, in English and French. Knowledge of ICAO technical publication in the communications, navigation and surveillance fields and applicable ITU regulations and documentation. Familiarity with activities concerning Communications, Navigation and Surveillance related research and developments in progress in the ICAO WACAF Region. Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, thoroughness and maintain harmonious relationships. 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. 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. 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. Judgment and 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 systems engineering, radio navigation systems, communications, navigation and surveillance systems, satellite-based aeronautical systems, or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree, in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in systems engineering, radio navigation systems, communications, navigation and surveillance systems, satellite-based aeronautical systems, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Essential: • A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance, or radio navigation fields of civil aviation in a civil aviation administration, international organization, or airline, is required. • Experience in providing training and/or conducting seminars and workshops in an aviation-related discipline, preferably related to international obligations and government regulation of air transport and specifically relating to Aeronautical Telecommunications, is required. • Experience participating in, and providing service to, international meetings, is required. Desirable: • Experience working at management level or in an advisory capacity in the areas of the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance, including involvement in project management and planning concepts, is desirable. • Experience in working in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment, is desirable. • Experience as an ANS Auditor within the USOAP-CMA Programme, is desirable.

Languages

Essential: • Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and French. Desirable: • A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, 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 on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3 years (first year is probationary for an external candidate). 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 P-4 Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum(*) USD $77,326 + USD $34,796 (*) 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.

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