ICAO Roster-Wildlife Management Expert

International Civil Aviation Organization; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

International Civil Aviation Organization invites consultants to join the Field Operations Section under CDI to advance capacity development and implementation projects in aviation safety, with emphasis on bird hazard risk management.

The role covers reviewing studies, assessing bird strike risks at airports, coordinating with authorities, and proposing further data gathering to support country and regional programs.

Formación

• First level university degree in ornithology or equivalent training.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in airport bird hazard studies and in the preparation of a control programme.
• Extensive experience in the classification of birds as to potential hazards to aircraft operations, in environmental management and methods of dispersal.
• Awareness of appropriate ICAO documents.
• Ability to write concise report.

Responsabilidades

• Review reports of studies related to future locations with emphasis on Terrestrial fauna and risk of bird strikes.
• Consider statistics of bird strikes occurred in the vicinity of the airport.
• Review reports on related aircraft accidents/incidents and data on measures, including contracts with the accident investigation bureau and airport/air navigation authorities.
• Give preliminary opinion on the feasibility of developing an effective risk management plan or each potential location and, if possible, give preliminary evaluation of those risks.
• Assess the assumed risks of bird strike for the new airport against existing airports with similar conditions, including reference to the effectiveness of the management plans implemented in such comparable airports.
• Recommend further studies and data gathering, if necessary.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Conocimientos

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Accountability

Client Orientation

Technological Awareness

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Leadership

Educación

First level university degree in ornithology or equivalent training

Descripción del empleo

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.

Major duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Review reports of studies (including, if necessary, contacts with the authors of such studies) related to future possible locations, with an incidence on the subject, namely, ''Terrestrial fauna'' and "Risk of aircraft collision with birds", the last one being available in English.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Consider statistics of bird strikes occurred in the vicinity of the airport.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Review of reports on related aircraft accidents/incidents and data on associated measures, including contracts with the accident investigation bureau and airport/air navigation authorities.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Give preliminary opinion on the feasibility of developing an effective risk management plan or each potential location and, if possible, give preliminary evaluation of those risks.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Assess the assumed risks of bird strike for the new airport against existing airports with similar conditions, including reference to the effectiveness of the management plans implemented in such comparable airports.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Recommend further studies and data gathering, if necessary.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

First level university degree in ornithology or equivalent training and qualifications.

Professional experience

• Minimum ten years’ experience in airport bird hazard studies and in the preparation of a control programme.
• Extensive experience in the classification of birds as to potential hazards to aircraft operations, in environmental management and methods of dispersal.
• Awareness of appropriate ICAO documents.
• Ability to write concise report.

Languages

• A good command of oral and written English.
• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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).

No Fee