Regional Officer, Safety Implementation Support (ESAF)

About the role

The Regional Officer supports the implementation of ICAO safety standards and recommended practices (SARPs) and the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) in the Africa and Indian Ocean region. The incumbent reports to the Regional Director through the Deputy Regional Director, has a functional line to the Air Navigation Bureau at ICAO Headquarters and also supports the Evaluation and Internal Audit Office. The role covers safety oversight, technical cooperation, crisis response and regional coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Africa and Indian Ocean Aviation System Planning and Implementation Group, conduct state-specific gap analyses and regularly review USOAP results, giving technical advice and recommending solutions.
• Act as a focal point for urgent safety matters: help States implement State Safety Programmes, build capacity on Annex 19 and the Safety Management Manual, promote Integrated Risk Management, develop State Safety Profiles and prioritize urgent assistance for States with Significant Safety Concerns.
• Validate technical cooperation and training projects, coordinate with Bureaus, Regional Offices and UN agencies, and prepare the Regional Office work programme aligned with the Global Aviation Safety Plan.
• Advise on national regulations and procedures, monitor safety oversight activities, support Corrective Action Plans and prepare regional safety implementation reports and briefing materials.
• Maintain regional safety dashboards, monitor USOAP CMA indicators and prepare working papers and reports on safety matters.
• Take part in the Crisis Response Team, coordinate regional crisis plans and maintain the Regional Office Business Continuity Plan.
• Provide feedback on State challenges to shape SARPs and related guidance, and advise on proposed SARP amendments.

Required profile

• First-level university degree in aviation or a related field; an aviation technical qualification may be accepted in its place.
• Desirable: advanced degree (Master's or equivalent).
• At least ten years of managerial-level experience focused on safety, including certification of air carriers, safety oversight audits or assessments of domestic and international operations.
• Required: experience in international aircraft operations, personnel licensing or airworthiness, quality and safety management systems, and cooperation with international organizations and national administrations.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English; a working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is desirable.