Org. Setting and Reporting
- 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.
- Responsibilities
- Competencies
- Education
- Essential A first-level university degree in computer science, engineering, or in a related field is required. Desirable - Coursework in Aeronautical Information Services or Aeronautical Information Management. Coursework in State Safety Programs or Safety Management Systems. - Qualification as an auditor in an aviation-related auditing program.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of (9) years in aeronautical information services management and NOTAM, or as a qualified air traffic controller (minimum area control rating) with significant experience in or knowledge and wide experience on AIM matters is required. - Experience with ICAO AIM standards, policies, and procedures is required. - Experience addressing civil aviation issues and working with international organizations and stakeholder bodies involved in aviation is required. - Hands-on experience with personal computers and contemporary software is required. - Experience interacting with high-level government officials in an aviation-related field is required. - Experience leading or participating in international civil aviation meetings related to AIM and/or ATM is required. - Experience in NOTAM data management, aeronautical data management, meteorological messaging management, aeronautical systems integration, data integration, ATS data management, etc. is desirable. - Experience with AIM-related research, development, trials, and demonstrations in progress in ICAO Regions and experience in conducting aviation AIM and/or ATM-related training courses, seminars, workshops, etc. is desirable. - Experience working in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment is desirable. - Experience in Project Management and experience in an auditing program in an aviation-related field is desirable.
- Languages
- Essential Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and Spanish. Desirable A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian). Working knowledge of any other official language spoken in a state in the NAM/CAR Regions.
- Assessment
- Special Notice
- United Nations Considerations
- No Fee