ROLE OF FIELD RECRUITMENT UNIT (FRU) IN ICAO TCB ACTIVITIES

ARE YOU SEEKING A CAREER WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA?

ICAO/TCB is waiting for you to be part of their team THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATIONTechnical Co-operation Bureau

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). It was created in 1944 and has contributed immeasurably to all facets of the safety of the worlds airways. It establishes international standards and regulations to ensure the safety, security, regularity and efficiency of international civil aviation operations.

ICAO also serves as the forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 191 Member States.

2ICAO consists of the following:

Assembly - 191 Member StatesCouncil - 36 Member StatesPermanent Council CommitteesPresident of the CouncilSecretary General

From:TCB full template(PNord)3ICAO is composed of the Secretariat, whose Headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada, and seven Regional Offices around the world: Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Lima, Mexico City, Nairobi and Paris.

The Secretary General is Head of the Secretariat, Chief Executive Officer of the Organization and Secretary of the Council.

The Secretariat has five Bureaus:Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB)Air Navigation Bureau (ANB)Air Transport Bureau (ATB)Legal Bureau (LEB)Bureau of Administration and Services (ADB)

From:TCB full template(PNord)4

ICAO Headquarters and its seven Regional OfficesFrom: TCB presentation - English masterFINAMaps of the officials?5The Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB)

ICAOs Technical Co-operation Programme provides advice and assistance to Member States, in the development and implementation of projects across the full spectrum of air transport, aimed at improving the security, efficiency, regularity and operational safety of national and international civil aviation.

The Programme is conducted under the broad policy guidance of the ICAO Assembly and of the Council. Subject to general guidance by the Secretary General, the Technical Co-operation Programme is executed by the Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB).

6Technical Co-operation ProjectsTechnical cooperation projects cover a wide range of subjects including:

Procurement of services and equipmentHuman resource planning and developmentSafety management systemsAdministration and legislationAviation medicineCommunication and navigationAirport feasibility studies, construction and managementAviation securityAir traffic servicesAviation meteorologyIntroduction of the ICAO TRAINAIR methodologyEnvironmental aspects of airportsGlobal and regional fellowship training programmes7

TCBs Main Objectives:

Strengthening of civil aviation institutionsTransfer of technology and development of human resourcesInfrastructure and servicesCompliance with ICAO SARPsCorrective actions from ICAO Safety and Security AuditsWe invite you to learn more about TCB

From:TCB full template(PNord8

Over US$ 2 billion worth of civil aviation projects implemented since establishment

Approximately 120 projects per year Average annual programme size of US$ 280 millionIndividual project budget range: US$ 20,000 to US$ 120 million

From:TCB full template(PNord)

9TCB ORGANIGRAMMEFIELD PERSONNEL SECTION(FPS)Objective:To attract/recruit the best qualified candidates in coordination with the ICAO Section(s) developing a project in a timely and effective manner. Increase the number of experts in TCBs Roster.

To administer field staff in accordance with UN system policies and under the provisions of the ICAO Field Service Staff Rules and the associated Personnel Instructions.

From: FRU 2011 - Final11FIELD RECRUITMENT UNIT (FRU)Mission:

To find the right candidate for the post requested by Host Governments through:

Analysis of employment applications against roster and post requirementsNegotiation of conditions of employment with successful candidateAssistance in release agreement with Member State concerned

Maintain Directory of Occupational Classifications and Job Descriptions (250+)

From: FRU 2011 - Final

12Recruitment Process and Time Frame

Receive recruitment request from FOSPrepare long list of suitable candidates from the RosterSubmit list to In-House Selection Committee Conduct competency-based interviews Nominate shortlisted candidates to Member State for selectionMember State selects expert

The average time frame for the selection process takes approximately:Short-term assignments (1 week to 3 months): 3 weeksMedium-term assignments (over 3 months to 6 months): 3 weeksLong-term assignments (over 6 months to 1 year): 1.5 months

13RECRUITMENT PROCESS

FRU E-Recruitment Assess CVsCandidatesUpdate profile and CV Apply online to post(s)FOS / PRO /Regional Offices Review and evaluate CVs

FRU Recommend candidates FRU Establish a short list of qualified candidates D/TCB Endorsement and approval of candidates FRUContact and interview candidatesSend CVs to Govt.Receive choice of candidate from Govt. Submit Recruitment Case File to FPA CandidatesParticipate in telephone interviewConfirm availability/interest in assignmentAdministrative procedures (travel, contract etc.) 14How to participate in the recruitment process

E-mail your CV to:fru@icao.int

or

Apply onlineSubmit your CV successfullyPlace yourself in TCB Roster15TYPES OF CONTRACTSSpecial Service Agreement (SSA)For short-term duration assignments, as a Consultant.

Short-Term Contracts For duration of less than one year, as a Staff Member.

Fixed-Term Contracts For one year duration and more, as a Staff Member.

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SALARY, BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES(DEPENDING ON TYPE OF CONTRACT)Competitive Salary (net tax-free) :Base salary and post adjustment, to know more click hereBenefits and Allowances Daily subsistence allowance (DSA) Assignment grant Dependency allowanceEducation grantDanger pay

From: FRU 2011 Final

17Benefits and Allowances (continued)Home leave & family visitLanguage scheme Mobility and hardship schemeRest and Recuperation (R & R)Rental subsidy & deductionSeparation payments: Termination Indemnity ; Repatriation Grant; Death GrantMission subsistence allowance (MSA)

And of course we will take care of your security while you are at the duty station under the umbrella of UN.

From: FRU 2011 Final

18CONSULTANTS & EXPERTS BENEFITS

ContractSalary & benefitsSpecial Service Agreement (SSA)Fee + DSA + AirfareShort -Term ContractBase Salary + DSA+ Other Allowances + UN Laissez PasserFixed-Term ContractBase Salary + Post Adjustment + Other Allowances + UN Pension + UN Laissez Passer

19PAY BANDS OF SSA FEES FOR CONSULTANCIES

Band C:Typically used for assignments which require highly trained individuals in their fields of expertise, typically achieved through formal training and academic pursuits as well as long and progressively responsible experience, in one of the technical, management or administrative fields, relevant for the Organization. The contributions are expected to be at the experts level.Band D:Reserved for individuals who are known world-wide as top authorities in their specialities.The contributions are expected to be at the senior advisory/executive level.

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PAY BANDS OF SSA FEES(in US Dollars)BandDaily RateMonthly RateMinimumMaximumMinimumMaximumC$300$490$6,430$10,540D$450$630$9,600$13,520

21Frequently Requested Posts

Senior Flight Operations InspectorSenior Airworthiness InspectorAirport Master Plan ConsultantCivil Aviation Senior ConsultantCommunications, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) Radar ConsultantAirport Operations and Management ConsultantAirport ArchitectAerodrome EngineerSafety ExpertEnvironmental ExpertAviation Legislation ConsultantAir Traffic Management ConsultantProject Coordinator

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TCB NEEDS MORE EXPERTS PARTICULARLY IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS23

Sample of Job Description Africa RegionPost Title: Aviation Security Officer Duty Station: Africa Duration: 12 monthsQualification Requirements:Security or appropriate police training and qualifications;At least 8 years experience in supervisory capacity at a civil aviation authority, major airport or airline, with responsibility for civil aviation security inspection; etc.Competencies: Judgement/decision-making; Team Work; Communication; etc.Duties: Perform executive functions as follows:Review, in light of the latest ICAO USAP Report, the aviation security structures, laws, programmes and procedures and assist in the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan;Establish a structure for the Aviation Security Inspectorate;Develop/coordinate/implement AVSEC Contingency Plans for international airports, in coordination with the surrounding communities;Develop a qualification and approval system for the licensing of the aviation security service providers, operating at civil airports; etc.

Sample of Job DescriptionAmericas Region Post Title: General Aviation (Fixed Wings) Operations Expert/Project CoordinatorDuty Station: South AmericaDuration: 2.5 monthsQualification Requirements:Management, supervisory, or extensive operational experience with a Government Department of Civil Aviation, or within the airline industry, and familiar with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals and flight and ground procedures, deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification; etc.Competencies: Judgement/decision-making; Team Work; Communication; etc.Duties: Under the direction of Director, Technical Co-operation Bureau, ICAO and in association with other project experts and in close consultation with the DGCA counterparts:Proactively lead the conduct of a study, providing input in his/her area of expertise, for the development of a long-term (25 years) Roadmap, for the development of General Aviation and helicopter services;Together with the National Project Coordinator in making periodical presentation of the up-to-date work done by the project team to the DGCA; etc.

Sample of Job DescriptionAsia and the Pacific Region Post Title: Aerodrome (Safety) ExpertDuty Station: Asia and the Pacific Duration: 12 months Qualification Requirements:University degree in Aerodrome Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications in aerodrome operations;At least ten years experience at a sizeable international airport in a management capacity related to airport operation, inspection and certification; etc.Competencies: Judgement/decision-making; Team Work; Communication; etc.Duties: Contractually/administratively reporting through the Project Coordinator to the Director, Technical Co-operation Bureau of ICAO, and functionally reporting to the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and in close cooperation with the counterpart, DGCA, Director of Airports:Draft the national legislative and regulatory framework (legislations, regulations, directives, procedures, manuals) for aerodrome safety oversight (audit, inspection, surveillance and monitoring) in accordance with ICAO Standards;Implement an effective safety oversight system for aerodrome operators which shall comply with updated civil aviation legislation, taking into account USOAP Audit and findings and recommendations; etc.

Sample of Job DescriptionEurope and the Middle-East Region Post Title: Senior Flight Operations Expert Duty Station: Europe and Middle-East Duration: 12 monthsQualification Requirements:A minimum of 15 years of management or supervisory experience in a substantial airline or with a Government Department of Civil Aviation, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals and flight and ground procedures, deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification; etc.Competencies: Judgement/decision-making; Team Work; Communication; etc.Duties:Review existing civil aviation legislation and flight operations regulations and in consultation with the DGCA, Air Law Officer and air carriers, revise them to conform to ICAO Annexes, to be applied to all operations in the country;Assist with conducting workshops and providing on-the-job training to Flight Operations Inspectors, to qualify them in the full range of tasks related to airline flight operations inspection;Advise and assist with the development and execution of an annual flight operations surveillance programme; etc.ICAO TCBs achievements are a combination of the political will of our Member States and of the commitment, ideals, dedication, devotion and lifes work of the staff members, who represent the integrity of the international civil servant, in its highest form and in the noble tradition of this Organization.

May you too be an example to future generations of staff by becoming one of those dedicated staff in order to meet ICAO TCBs objectives.

28Contact FRU:

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