Civil Aviation Management Expert/Project Coordinator
Organizational Context
Under the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Directorate (CDI), the Operations Section (FOS) supports the identification of development needs in civil aviation and offers technical cooperation. 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 technical assistance and project coordination for the institutional reform of Armenia's Civil Aviation Committee (CAC), transforming it into an autonomous authority capable of fulfilling its safety oversight mandate.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate expert teams in diagnosing current civil aviation structures, designing reform recommendations, and supporting the implementation of reforms. This includes developing governance models, organizational structures, financial frameworks, and HR policies aligned with ICAO SARPs. Responsibilities also involve stakeholder engagement, quality assurance of deliverables, and preparing progress reports and presentations.
Work Experience
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in civil aviation, with at least 10 years in senior leadership/management within a civil aviation authority or international aviation body. Demonstrated experience in transforming or reforming civil aviation authorities, extensive experience in aviation safety oversight governance, institutional management, and regulatory administration. Experience leading international expert teams and knowledge of ICAO SARPs and USOAP processes are required. Experience in CIS/Eastern European aviation contexts is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Judgement/Decision-making, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment to Continuous Learning, leadership, project coordination, diagnostic assessment, reform design, stakeholder engagement, knowledge of ICAO SARPs and aviation safety oversight.