Integrated Risk Management and Safety Management Consultant

THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) is responsible for providing technical guidance to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the Council, and the Assembly. ANB provides technical expertise in aviation-related disciplines to States, industry and all elements of the Organization. The Bureau is also responsible for maintaining and implementing the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), including its aviation system block upgrades as well as producing yearly safety and air navigation status reports. The Bureau develops technical studies and proposals for Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) for further processing by the governing bodies of ICAO. The Bureau also develops related procedures and guidance material. The Bureau also manages the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and Continuous Monitoring Approach that monitors all States on a continuous basis.

The incumbent reports to the Chief, Safety Management Section, and provides specialized expertise and advice on Safety Management and Integrated Risk Management initiatives. The incumbent exercises a high degree of professional independence in the development of ICAO guidance material and in the coordination of technical consultations with States, Regional Offices, expert groups and other stakeholders. The incumbent leads activities related to the revision of the Safety Management Manual and the development of Integrated Risk Management implementation guidance in support of ICAO's global aviation safety objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will lead the development of practical and scalable technical guidance, facilitate international stakeholder coordination, and support the modernization of ICAO safety management provisions and implementation mechanisms, with particular emphasis on strengthening the effective implementation of State Safety Programmes (SSPs).

Specifically, the consultant will:

- Lead the completion and publication of ICAO Integrated Risk Management guidance material, including the technical review, validation, and harmonization of content to ensure alignment with ICAO safety management principles, Annex provisions, and emerging State implementation needs, particularly in supporting and complementing existing SSP frameworks and capabilities.

- Design and develop a practical, phased approach for the operationalization of Integrated Risk Management (IRM), conducting an assessment of existing ICAO provisions, implementation tools, and State practices;

- Identifying priority implementation challenges and capability requirements for States, Regional Offices, and ICAO programmes, taking into account different levels of SSP implementation maturity and available resources

Recommending practical guidance, tools, and coordination mechanisms to support the progressive application of IRM principles within existing SSP and related State frameworks at the global, regional, and national levels.

- Develop the revised Safety Management Manual (SMM) in coordination with relevant stakeholders such as the Safety management Panel and the ICAO Regional Offices with emphasis on providing practical, scalable and implementation‑oriented guidance to help States strengthen their SSPs and address identified implementation challenges.

- Provide expert technical support to ICAO expert groups and governing bodies, including the preparation of technical working papers, briefing material, recommendations, and presentations for the Safety Management Panel, Air Navigation Commission, and other relevant ICAO meetings and events.

- Develop recommendations for future enhancements to ICAO's safety management framework, taking into account emerging risks, data-driven risk management approaches, evolving regulatory practices, and global aviation safety priorities, while considering the varying capabilities and resources of States.

- Facilitate international stakeholder engagement and consensus-building activities related to safety management and integrated risk management through workshops, technical consultations, and expert coordination meetings involving States, ICAO Regional Offices, international organizations, and industry partners, to identify implementation challenges, share practical experiences and inform the development of guidance and supporting tools.

- Provide technical input to high-priority ICAO initiatives and events, including the High-level Safety Conference (HLSC), and other safety management projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational background

Essential:

- A first level university degree preferably in management, international relations, economics, business administration, political sciences, or related field.

- Certification in risk management, emergency response, crisis management and communications, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

Professional experience and Knowledge

Essential

- At least eight years of experience risk governance and management, risk evaluation and/or audits, internal controls, and strategic planning.

- At least eight years in designing and delivering global training, and implementing risk and resilience programmes.

- At least six years of related experience in the aviation sector.

- Experience in coordinating with international expert groups on risk management and/or safety management.

- Articulate 365 software and Power Point to create training and procedural modules and slide decks.

- Knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, COSO, JIU ERM benchmarks, and UN’s risk maturity model (RMM).

Desirable

- Experience within the United Nations (UN) Common System organizations, other inter-governmental organizations or public‑sector entities.

- Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Quantum learning management system and SharePoint.

Language Skill

Essential

- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a full-time basis for an initial period of 11 months, with a possibility of an extension.

Please note that the daily rate for Band C varies from CAD $ 402 to $ 578.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ICAO's e-Recruitment website at: ICAO Career Website (https://inspira.icao.int/Careers/Home/Vacancies?ReturnUrl=Consultancy)

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.