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ICAOInternational Civil Aviation Organization
Job opening

Chief, Climate Change Section

LevelP-5
LocationMontreal
Application periodDate not informed
Work arrangementOn-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

The Climate Change (CC) Section in the Air Transport Bureau is responsible for developing policies, conducting studies, and providing guidance on measures to address aviation's contribution to climate change. It supports ICAO's Strategic Goal for environmentally sustainable aviation, including work on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), market-based measures (MBMs), and CORSIA. The section also supports capacity-building programs and provides support to ICAO's governing bodies.

Job Purpose

To lead the Climate Change Section in developing and implementing policies and strategies to address aviation's contribution to climate change, ensuring alignment with ICAO's environmental sustainability goals and supporting international cooperation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies and guidance on aviation and climate change, including SAF, LCAF, MBMs, and CORSIA. Support capacity-building programs and provide technical assistance to Member States. Supervise and manage the staff of the Climate Change Section, ensuring quality delivery of services. Provide support to ICAO's Assembly, Council, and subsidiary bodies.

Work Experience

Not specified

Skills

Policy development, climate change mitigation strategies, aviation environmental protection, project management, supervision, leadership, communication.

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