The NACC Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with 22 States and 19 Territories to which it is accredited and, as appropriate, with international organizations, stakeholder groups, regional and sub-regional civil aviation bodies, service providers, 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, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), Regional Supplementary Procedures (SUPPS, Doc 7030), and the CAR/SAM and NAM Regional Aviation Safety and Air Navigation Plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States in their implementation activities. The office operates in English and Spanish, and all staff are required to be fluent in both languages.
The incumbent reports to the Regional Director through the Deputy Regional Director, with whom the incumbent consults on complex technical issues. She/He also coordinates with other regional officers and the technical officers at the Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) at ICAO Headquarters (HQ) in order to promote the implementation of ICAO SARPs, PANS and regional ANPs and SUPPS with special emphasis on Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), and performs other duties as required. She/He may support the development and implementation of technical cooperation programmes as required.
Collaborates closely with ICAO Headquarters for all air navigation matters, and particularly with respect to the implementation of a performance-based approach to air navigation services planning, in order to promote the implementation of the AIM and ATM ICAO provisions and prioritized elements of the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), including the Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs), the CAR/SAM and NAM ANPs, SUPPS, and related plans and policies, achieving results such as:
Serves as ICAO Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) focal point, achieving results suchas:
Acts as Secretary to meetings in fields of assigned responsibility and assists, as required, at other meetings, achieving results suchas:
Implements the ICAO Regional Office Work Programme in the technical/operational field as directed, including preparation of analyses on technical/operational aspects of civil aviation, and preparation of working papers, reports, briefs, and correspondence, achieving results such as:
Provides support to the ICAO Capacity Development initiatives, achieving results such as:
Professionalism Demonstrates tact and respect when interacting with counterparts at all levels. 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.
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.
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.
Accountability Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the 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.
ICAO 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.
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.
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