International Civil Aviation Organization Chief, Field Operations Section

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) unites its 190 Member States and major civil aviation stakeholders worldwide in continually enhancing the safety, security, environmental sustainability and overall efficiency of the global air transport system.
Assisting States in the development and execution of technical projects linked to civil aviation, helping them to overcome difficult situations and accompanying clients along the project life cycle are functions at the core of the Technical Cooperation Programme of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
In order to provide this high quality service to States, we are looking for a motivated staff member who takes responsibility and accepts ownership for actions and outcomes, who can analyse a situation accurately and draw the necessary conclusions, who takes consequences of decisions into account when developing project plans and who has strong negotiation skills.
The incumbent of the position directly facilitates the development and execution of projects to assist States. In particular, s/he will:

• Lead, supervise and manage the work and staff of the Field Operations Section.
• Provide strategic planning for the development and expansion of the ICAO Technical Cooperation Programme.
• Develop the corresponding Management Service Agreement (MSA) and project documents (PRODOC) for the States, Organizations and clients of the technical cooperation projects.
• Control and oversee the execution of all technical cooperation projects.

The impact of the position’s key functions on the Organization as a whole, as well as in the States where the projects are implemented, is significant. Moreover, the development and closure of the projects will influence the strategic objectives of ICAO considerably.
If you are interested in the position, we would be pleased to receive your candidature. To find out more about this position please click HERE or onhttp://www.icao.int/employment.
All ICAO Vacancies are open to both female and male candidates. In order to increase the representation of women at all levels in ICAO, women are particularly invited to apply for vacant posts or for roster evaluation for future vacancies.