Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements.

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

The primary objective of this project is to assist States in developing a comprehensive strategy and action plan to effectively address both current and future workforce needs, while attracting, training, developing, and retaining the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP). The goal is to establish a sustainable and resilient aviation workforce, supported by a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.

Under the Direction of the Director, CDI, and the supervision of the NGAP Project coordinator, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Data collection and analysis 

• Collaborate with the Project coordinator to determine data requirements
• Collect, collate, and consolidate data through surveys, questionnaire, interviews, databases etc.

on relevant aviation indicators, current, medium- and long-term personnel demand and training capacity, considering various criteria, including but not limited to:

• Projection of aviation activities of the State (traffic demand, overflights, etc.).
• Expected aviation operations (number of airports, airlines, other service providers).
• USOAP, USAP results.
• HR policies in place.
• Labor market for aviation jobs.
• Industry capacity and challenges
• Identification of aviation jobs, competencies, and qualification requirements to meet ICAO’s five Strategic Objectives.
• Identification of future jobs, competencies, and skills required due to innovation and technological advancements.
• Disaggregation of data by occupational area, age, and gender.
• Current training capacity and educational programmes available and future needs.
• Youth population awareness of aviation educational paths and careers.
• Any other relevant data identified etc.

• Develop a forecasting methodology – covering all aviation disciplines personnel
• Conduct thorough analysis of data using statistical methods and data visualization techniques to determine the current medium (5 years) and long term (15 years)   aviation workforce  and a training capacity needs as well as the gaps
• Identify key trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making processes.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in identifying and analysing aviation workforce trends and needs.
• Assist the Project Coordinator with any data analysis required fro the development of the NGAP strategy.

Deliverables:

• Comprehensive data report including data collected, the forecasting methodology, the key trends and patterns, the current, medium- and long-term human resources needs, training capacity and the identified gaps.
• Data repository.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

The expert is expected to participate in the identification, and assessment of risks. In addition to developing a risk management plan and ensuring the project risks are being controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

The incumbent will report to the Field Operations Section, He/she will collaborate closely with the NGAP project coordinator and the subject expert matter in CDI, as required.

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: 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.

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.

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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Managerial Competence:

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.

University or equivalent professional qualification in Data Science, or a related field.

Essential

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in data collection and analysis
• Strong knowledge of data collection methodologies, data analysis techniques, and data visualization best practices.
• Familiarity with aviation data sources, and aviation databases, data security and privacy regulations, and experience implementing security measures in software platforms.
• Experience in the aviation industry or working with aviation data.

Essential 

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable 

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

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term)

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants.

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).