Org. Setting and Reporting

NOTE: To view this vacancy notice in the 6 official languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish), please copy and paste into a browser the following link: ( https://url-shortener.me/8R5K ) The Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau supports the six strategic goals of ICAO. The Bureau offers needs-based implementation support to States through projects and innovative products and services to assist them in implementing effective and sustainable solutions that address their specific aviation needs and challenges. The CDI Bureau operates through dedicated sections that collectively enable the effective delivery of its mandate. The Bureau also manages revenue-generating activities and resource mobilization for financial sustainability, while overseeing budgeting, reporting, quality, and risk management to ensure efficient CDI operations. CDI is responsible for ICAOs aviation training activities through the Global Aviation Training Section, ensuring access to comprehensive and up-to-date programmes. It leads project management across ICAO Regions, supporting States in the development and implementation of capacity-building projects, leveraging economies of scale in procurement of aeronautical equipment, and manages the recruitment and deployment of experts for field activities under CDI projects. To maintain high standards, CDI provides technical support and quality assurance, ensuring that project deliverables align with ICAO SARPs and strategic goals. Together, these functions ensure that CDI provides integrated and effective support to States in meeting their capacity development and implementation needs. The Director CDI reports to the Secretary General and is responsible for directing and managing the execution of ICAOs Capacity Development and Implementation Programme. S/He formulates CDIs overall strategies, policies, and business plan, oversees revenue generating activities and the development and implementation of the Capacity Development and Implementation programme while providing leadership to the development of innovative and change management initiatives within CDI.

Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Leads, directs and manages the work and staff of the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau, achieving results such as:

• Provide effective direction, guidance and supervision to a diverse team of professional and support staff of CDI, and manage performance to ensure that work programmes and activities of the Bureau adhere to high-quality standards.
• Model and promote the values and ethical standards of conduct for the International Civil Service.
• Plan, direct, manage and report on the planning and implementation of the annual and triennial budget of the Bureau.
• Direct the implementation of performance-based management, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for management and programme-related activities.
• Manage the human and financial resources of the Bureau, serving as responsible authority for its performance with respect to service quality, delivery and timeliness.
• Oversee the recruitment of staff for the Bureau and the development of skills and expertise of all staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance and other institutional values, to build a motivated and performance-oriented workforce.
• Participate in and contribute to the Senior Management Board (SMB) meetings, inform staff of pertinent issues and implement decisions taken by the Secretary General on SMB recommendations.
• Direct the Project Quality Management System in CDI; and sustain high calibre and high-confidence audit results, through the maintenance of a System based on international standards and best practices. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Directs and oversees the execution of ICAOs Capacity Development and Implementation Programme, achieving results such as:
• Develop CDIs overall strategies, taking into account policy guidance and decisions by the ICAO Assembly and the Council.
• Lead the development of the substantive work programme of the Business Plan for CDI, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Direct the implementation of CDI work programme activities in a timely fashion and ensure the coordination of activities and operations in the different areas, both within ICAO and with other organizations, industry partners, governments and funding agencies, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership to the development and implementation of innovative and change management initiatives aimed at enhancing business processes, systems and technology, and improving efficiency.
• Direct and oversee the implementation of recommendations related to CDI activities with respect to internal and external audits and evaluations, as well as the Joint Inspection Unit and the Evaluation and Audit Advisory Committee.
• Direct and ensure implementation of internal control measures, oversee risk management within CDIs delivery portfolio, and coordinate responses to audit observations.
• Direct the CDI Bureau in undertaking technical studies and projects in matters related to capacity development and implementation support, as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain processes and tools for the effective implementation of projects and services in a timely and transparent manner.
• Establish and maintain a roster of qualified aviation experts who can be rapidly deployed to meet project requirements in a timely manner.
• Oversee cross-cutting portfolios under CDI, including ICAOs Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) programme and Women empowerment initiatives.
• Oversee CDIs project development and funding activities aimed at identifying and fostering partnerships with third party donors and funding institutions for CDI-managed projects. Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Provides policy and operational direction for the Organization on capacity development and implementation support matters, provides authoritative policy advice to the Secretary General and contributes to the development of overall strategies, policies and the business plan, including the No Country Left Behind strategic goal, achieving results such as:
• Provide authoritative policy advice to the Secretary General on capacity development and implementation support matters.
• As a member of the Senior Management Borad, contribute to the development and overall implementation of the Organizations Strategic Goals and to the overall management of ICAOs activities and operations.
• Oversee the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as other documentation on capacity development and implementation support matters.
• Works closely with ICAO Regional Directors on the execution of capacity development and implementation support activities at the regional and national levels, including the identification and implementation of new projects with products and services in support of the No Country Left Behind strategic goal and the ICAO Policy on Implementation Support provided to States. Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Provides strategic advice to ICAO Governing Bodies, serves as Secretary of the ICAO Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC), and liaises with government officials on matters related to capacity development and implementation support, achieving results such as:
• Provide expert, authoritative advice to the Assembly, Council and Committees, on request and as appropriate, on capacity development and implementation support matters, and implement measures decided by the Assembly and Governing Bodies.
• Direct and oversee the preparation of policy papers, reports, and other documentation on capacity development and implementation support -related matters for presentation to the Council, the Assembly, and other policy-making bodies.
• Serve as Secretary of the ICAO Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC), ensuring effective management…