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Regional Director, Western and Central African (WACAF) Office

Dakar

  • Organization: ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
  • Location: Dakar
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - D-1, Director - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Aviation and Air traffic (planning/management/services)
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Western and Central African (WACAF) Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with appropriate organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and sub-regional bodies and UN Agencies and programmes operating in the Region. The Regional Office ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO Strategic Objectives, policies and decisions, within the context of Global and Regional Plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States with implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The Regional Director serves as the Representative of the Secretary General to States to which the Regional Office is accredited; develops and leads the implementation of the work programme for the Regional Office, in coordination with Bureaus/Offices at Headquarters; provides technical advice and assistance to States on the development and implementation of Regional planning framework for all the Strategic objectives of the Organization; and coordinates the delivery of ICAO programme activities within the region in collaboration with States, and regional and sub-regional groups. The Regional Director is responsible for the promotion and follow-up of implementation support activities in the Region. The Regional Director leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into locally adapted solutions and results in line with the overall global plans, strategies and objectives of the Organization.

 

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Serves as Representative of the Secretary General within the Region, achieving results such as:
• Promote ICAO’s views and interests and ensure the successful implementation of the Organization’s mandate and objectives within the Region.
• Actively lead regional initiatives and promote regional implementation support projects aimed at supporting a safe, efficient, secure, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible civil aviation system.
• Act as secretary to regional group meetings; and coordinate regional programmes dealing with aviation safety (RASG-AFI and AFI Plan), air navigation capacity and efficiency (APIRG), and aviation security and facilitation (AFI SECFAL Plan), environmental protection, air transport development and related initiatives; participate in high-level meetings dealing with civil aviation and other matters relevant to the work of the ICAO regional office.
• Coordinate and follow up on visits to States by the Secretary General and/or President of the ICAO Council, and provide advice, briefing notes, matters for discussion, expected outcomes, and other supporting information.
 
Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Supports the implementation of the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), ICAO Environmental programme, and the “No Country Left Behind” initiative, achieving results such as: 
• Provide strategic advice and assistance to high level authorities in Member States in the implementation of global aviation safety, security and facilitation, and air navigation capacity and efficiency plans, giving high priority to those States with Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs), Significant Security Concerns (SSeCs) and deficiencies.
• Support States in the implementation of Long-term Global Aspirational Goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and other cleaner energies and the access to financing through Finvest Hub, as well as in the implementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for international Aviation (CORSIA).
• Develop State-specific ICAO Plans of Action in relation to aviation safety, aviation security and facilitation, and environment-related issues, and follow up on their implementation by States.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other partners providing technical assistance in the Region.
• Support States in the implementation of ICAO SARPs; coordinate required assistance for States, including related training activities and human resources development initiatives (such as the HRDF), in coordination with the Global Aviation Training (GAT) Section under the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau.
• Collaborate with Bureaus at Headquarters on the execution of activities related to aviation safety, air navigation, and aviation security and facilitation, at the regional and national levels, including the identification and implementation of new products and projects in support of the “No Country Left Behind” initiative and the ICAO Policy on Implementation Support provided to States.
 
Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Provides strategic policy advice and guidance on ICAO programmes in the Region, achieving results such as: 
• Make strategic recommendations on the technical support needs of States in the Region.
• Progressively develop the safety, air navigation, and aviation security systems in the Region.
• Coordinate oversight of continuous monitoring activities in the Region and technical support planning and evaluation missions. • Deliver expert contributions to policy development and evaluation of programme activities. 
 
Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Fosters partnerships and resource mobilization within the Region, achieving results such as:
• Establish productive interaction with representatives of Member States, donors, other international organizations and interested parties.
• Design and implement partnership and resource mobilization plans.
• Support capacity building initiatives and cooperate closely with regional civil aviation bodies to ensure sustainable development of the air transport system.
• Assess the need and develop proposals for regional meetings in consultation with States and Headquarters, as appropriate.
• Identify prospects and lead initiatives for strategic networking with other donors, lenders, research institutions, regional bodies, international organizations and policy makers.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a global database of aviation personnel whose training was supported by ICAO, and monitor their deployment.
 
Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Plans and develops the Regional Office’s work programme and directs its implementation, achieving results such as:
• Ensure that functions and work programme of the Regional Office are performed efficiently and in line with the Strategic Objectives and the Business Plan of the Organization.
• Leads regional office engagement with all relevant ICAO transformation projects, and ensures the effective and timely implementation of each project within the Regional Office environment as required. • Support the ongoing initiatives in areas such as Gender Equality, Innovation, Promotion of Next Generation of Aviation Professionals and Multilingualism in the regional context. • Ensure regular update of regional plans and programmes.
• Adjust/adapt programmes and approaches to accommodate changing regional circumstances of critical importance.
• Provide direction and guidance to a team of professional, technical and support staff.
• Manage staff performance and well-being, and ensure that activities and programme delivery are efficiently and effectively delivered and consistent with ICAO policy, quality and relevance. • Promote a harmonious and ethical workplace based on mutual respect, leading by example, and ensure that staff are familiar with, trained on, and comply with the ICAO’s principles and values and standard of conduct.
 
Function 6 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.
 
 
 
Work experience: 
Essential:
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in aviation safety, air navigation, air transport or related area, is required.
• Managerial experience at the senior executive level in a public, private or international civil aviation organization, is required.
• Experience at the international level or dealing with aviation matters crossing national boundaries, including high-level negotiation with government authorities, is required.
• Experience in dealing with civil aviation activities in the Region, is required.
• Experience with corporate performance management in the public or private sector, is required. 
• Proven experience in leading and guiding a multidisciplinary team, with a diverse range of aviation specialities, to achieve organizational goals, is required. Desirable:
• Experience in managing aviation safety or air navigation programmes/projects within an international or regional organization, national government, or major service provider (airport, airline or air navigation services provider), is desirable.
• Experience in managing or coordinating technical assistance, capacity development and implementation of activities related to aviation safety, air navigation or aviation security, is desirable.
• Experience in management of international/multinational projects, and experience in conducting negotiations at the international level and in organizing and leading international meetings, is desirable.
• Experience in public speaking and media engagement, is desirable.
 
 
 
Education: Essential: • An advanced level university degree (Master’s Degree or academic equivalent) in an aviation-related field, including scientific or technical discipline, management, administration, economics, law or a related area.
 
 
This vacancy is now closed.