FEM/26/037 - FAM2402 - Civil Aviation Law Expert
Organizational Context
Under the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Directorate (CDI), the Operations Section (FOS) supports the identification of priority development needs in the civil aviation sector and offers technical cooperation to recipient States. This role supports a project to reform the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) of Armenia into an autonomous, technically competent, and financially sustainable authority.
Job Purpose
To provide expert legal assistance in the reform of Armenia's civil aviation sector, specifically focusing on transforming the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) into an autonomous authority and strengthening the AASIID.
Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive review and gap analysis of existing aviation legislation; draft legislative amendments for an autonomous CAC and independent AASIID; revise primary civil aviation law; develop a legislative and regulatory implementation roadmap; advise on regulatory frameworks for safety oversight functions; and coordinate with other experts and stakeholders.
Work Experience
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in aviation law, public law, or regulatory reform, with at least 5 years specifically in civil aviation legislation. Demonstrated experience drafting aviation legislation or primary laws establishing or reforming civil aviation authorities. Solid knowledge of ICAO Convention, Annexes, and SARPs. Experience with ICAO Doc 9734. Proven experience in governmental legislative reform processes. Familiarity with the CIS/Eastern European aviation regulatory and legal context is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Judgement/Decision-making, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment to Continuous Learning, expertise in aviation law, public law, regulatory reform, ICAO SARPs, and legislative drafting.