International Civil Aviation Organization
Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 24-04-2025
The Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with appropriate international organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and sub-regional bodies and UN Agencies and programmes. The Regional Office ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO policies, decisions, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and air navigation plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States/Administration in their implementation activities.
The Programme Assistant formally reports to Regional Officer (AGA) who assigns tasks, decides on priorities and evaluates the performance of the incumbent. In addition, some specific instructions and directives will be provided to the incumbent on particular tasks or complex issues, which may sometimes be referred to the Deputy Regional Director for decision, where necessary. The incumbent also provides support to the Administrative Section in the maintenance of ICAO reference documents and publications and the sale of ICAO publications to local customers.
Assists Regional Officer (AGA) with the timely implementation of supporting activities relating to the ICAO Business Plan, Operating Plan and Regional Office Work Programme, achieving results such as:
Assists the Regional Officer (AGA) with management of meetings, seminars, workshops and similar events in terms of logistical arrangements, technical material and follow‐up actions, achieving results such as:
Maintains databases of information in the AGA area of responsibility, achieving results such as:
Provides administrative support services, achieving results such as:
Professionalism: Very good knowledge of administrative procedures, as well as maintenance of records; strong computer skills; and extensive knowledge of MS Office. Ability to observe official protocol in interactions with government and industry officials at all levels. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
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.
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.
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