Overview
The Director, Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau is responsible for directing and managing the execution of ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation Programme. This role formulates overall strategies, policies, and business plans for the Bureau.
Tasks Summary
- Leads, directs and manages the work and staff of the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau.
- Directs and oversees the execution of ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation Programme.
- Provides policy and operational direction for the Organization on capacity development and implementation support matters.
- Provides strategic advice to ICAO Governing Bodies and serves as Secretary of the ICAO Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC).
- 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 ICAO’s revenue-generating activities and resource mobilization.
Experience Requirements
- 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.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced University degree (Master’s 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.
