Assists in the development of an integrated ATM system and the optimization of regional airspace, achieving results such as:
Implement a performance-based approach to regional planning and implementation of the Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs) in close coordination with other air navigation fields within the ICAO Secretariat;
Promote and manage the implementation of the relevant ASBU elements within the ANP framework;
Monitor emerging regional developments related to ATM/SAR and develop a relevant course of action through coordination with States, other regional offices, the ICAO HQ and stakeholders, as required;
Provide technical input to the ICAO HQ on the progress of the regional implementation of the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) initiatives and relevant ASBU elements for consideration in future editions of the GANP and the ASBU framework;
Provide guidance and support to the formulation and processing of proposals for amendment to the Africa-Indian Ocean Region (AFI) SUPPs and ANP to ensure their currency and accuracy as well as alignment with established ICAO policies, decisions and provisions; and
Support efficient and effective implementation of regional ATM/SAR requirements in the AFI SUPPs and ANP and provide support to States in eliminating air navigation deficiencies.
Function 2 (incl. Expected results)
Provides support to facilitate the implementation of ATM/SAR requirements in Annexes and PANS, achieving results such as:
Keep abreast of all amendments to Annexes and PANS related to ATM/SAR and identify specific needs for rollout activities in close coordination with the technical officers and Sections concerned in the ICAO HQ;
Monitor the status of implementation of ATM/SAR requirements and provide technical guidance and advice to States, through correspondence, missions and meetings, and assist States in improving the effective implementation of ATM/SAR requirements;
Guide and assist States in crisis response and implementation of contingency plans and facilitate the appropriate coordination with other States and the ICAO HQ;
Facilitate inter-State coordination for large-scale programmes such as ATS route network, air traffic flow management (ATFM), reduced separation minima, ATS data link implementation),
Function 3 (incl. Expected results)
Implements the ICAO Regional Office Work Programme in the technical/operational field as directed, achieving results such as:
Keep abreast of current civil aviation developments, including relevant activities of IATA, IFALPA, EUROCONTROL, CANSO, ISO and other international organizations and individual States;
Keep abreast of proposals for amendment to SUPPs and ANP originating from other Regions and assess relevant information.
Analyse States' needs/problems in the ATM/SAR field and propose solutions, including ICAO actions if necessary;
Provide technical assistance and support for the efficient functioning of the AFI Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APIRG) and its subsidiary bodies;
Organize, facilitate and support seminars and workshops aimed at developing capacity or addressing specific challenges;
Prepare working papers, reports, briefs, and correspondence on technical/operational aspects of civil aviation;
Identify technical cooperation opportunities and propose initiation of projects in the area of ATM/SAR and information management (IM).
Follow up, foster and initiate actions aimed at achieving efficient and effective implementation by States of the Regional Plan and SARPs with particular emphasis on ATM, SAR, and IM subjects; and
Contribute to the development of material that supports operational implementation of new ATM, SAR and IM systems.
Function 4 (incl. Expected results)-
Manages regional databases and reference documentation,achieving results such as:
Update databases of air navigation deficiencies and State and ANSP representatives; and
Follow up on States' resolution of unsatisfactory condition reports/incident investigations and update related data to enable airspace safety assessments; and
Keep up-to-date reference documents such as aeronautical information publications (AIPs) and charts.
Function 5 (incl. Expected results)
Provides support to the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA) and participates in other ICAO safety-related activities, achieving results such as:
Provide guidance and assistance to States in enhancing their safety oversight capabilities in the area of ATM/SAR;
Provide guidance and assistance to States in the development, update and implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address findings identified through USOAP-CMA activities;
Provide guidance and assistance, as required, for the update of information related to ANS in the USOAP CMA online framework, including State Aviation Activity Questionnaire (SAAQ), Compliance Checklist (CC), Protocol Questions (PQs); and
As required, participate in audits and ICAO Coordinated Validation Missions (ICVMs) and Regional Office Safety Team (ROST) missions, subject to successful completion of USOAP CMA training.
Function 6 (incl. Expected results)
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
A first level university degree in aviation, or in a related field. A technical qualification in aviation such as an Air Traffic Control License (ATC) may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Professional experience
Essential
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a qualified air traffic controller (minimum area control rating).
Experience in the planning, implementation and operation of advanced ATM systems and procedures, with an emphasis on airspace management, safety assessment, collaborative decision making (CDM), air traffic flow management (ATFM) and ATS data link.
Experience in participating in or providing service to international meetings.