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Overview 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 Leads, directs and manages the work and staff of the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau. Directs and oversees the execution of ICAOs Capacity Development and Implementation Programme. 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. 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. Serves as ICAO representative on UN System, and other international and regional bodies dealing with capacity development and implementation support matters. Provides strategic leadership and oversight for ICAOs revenue-generating activities and resource mobilization to ensure financial sustainability, growth, and alignment with States capacity development and implementation support needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Advanced University degree (Masters degree or academic equivalent), preferably in an aviation-related field, or other area such as business administration, management, finance, economics, law, aeronautical, industrial or civil engineering area is required. Work Experience Over 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience reaching executive level in the planning, management and coordination of activities in aviation safety, air navigation, air transport or related area, in a public or private sector organization is required. At least five years of experience at senior managerial level, overseeing the planning and implementation of civil aviation programmes and projects in a public or private sector organization is required. Experience at the international level or dealing with aviation matters crossing national boundaries, including high-level negotiations with government authorities is required. Demonstrated leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in managing complex organizations at the national or international level is required. Experience in organizational change management, with demonstrated ability to promote transformational efforts, foster innovation, and drive organizational reforms is required. Experience with corporate performance management in the public or private sector is required. Experience in partnerships, resource mobilization and in dealing with multilateral financial institutions is desirable. 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. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either Spanish or French or Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Russian is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details). Assessment The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or other assessments as well as a competency-based interview. ICAO uses assessment centres to further evaluate core and managerial competencies listed in the vacancy notice. Detailed information on the applicable assessment processes will be provided to the shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stages of the recruitment process. Special Notice It should be noted that the maximum period for which a staff member at the D-2 level can serve is eight (8) years. The initial appointment will be on a fixed-term non-career basis for a period of four (4) years (first year is probationary for an external candidate). A second fixed-term non-career appointment may be granted to the incumbent, subject to re-appointment procedures. The combined duration of the initial and second fixed-term contracts shall not exceed eight (8) years. ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code. In line with the ICAO Ethics Framework (Annex I to the Service Code), staff members are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, including compliance with applicable financial disclosure and conflict of interest declaration in accordance with grade and function. ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2013 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions. ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered. ICAO offers an attractive remuneration package, including a tax-free annual net base salary in US Dollars (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), and a variable post adjustment* which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Annual Salary for this post: US $176,709 (which includes a Net Base Salary of US $128,422+ Post Adjustment of US $48,287) ICAO also offers the following benefits, subject to conditions as defined in the Staff Rules: Dependency allowances Rental subsidy Settling-in grant, to assist in meeting initial extraordinary costs when arriving at or relocating to a new duty station Travel and relocation shipment, when moving to a new duty station Education grant for children in full-time attendance at an educational institution Home leave travel (normally once in every two years of qualifying service) 30 working days of vacation per year Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund International health insurance; optional life insurance Disability protection ICAO encourages a positive workplace culture, and promotes inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. (*Post Adjustment: The base salary is supplemented by a post adjustment which varies according to the cost of living in the duty station and the exchange rate of the United States Dollar. The post adjustment, set by the United Nations as a percentage of the base salary, ensures that all staff members at the same salary level have a similar purchasing power in every duty station by compensating for the differences in cost of living while taking currency fluctuations into account.) #J-18808-Ljbffr