
DGC - United Nations Department of Global Communications
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States and Territories to which it is accredited, and with appropriate international organizations, regional civil aviation bodies, sub-regional bodies, and UN Agencies and programmes. The Regional Office ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO policies, decisions, Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and air navigation plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States and Territories in their implementation activities. The Office operates in English and Spanish, and all staff are required to be fluent in both languages.
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Administrative Assistant supports the Regional Officers in meeting their responsibilities and performing their duties. The Administrative Officer and the Regional Officers assign tasks and duties. The Administrative Officer evaluates the performance of the incumbent with input from the Regional Officers. The Administrative Assistant seeks advice and guidance on complex technical issues from Regional Officers, the Administrative Officer, and the Assistant to the Head of Office. The post requires occasional international travel and working outside normal office hours to meet the operational requirements and deadlines for the production of deliverables.
Provides office support services, achieving results such as:
- Draft, edit, and process documents including letters, working papers and reports.
- Translate documents that contain aviation technical content from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
- Process incoming and outgoing documents, emails, and correspondence.
- Maintain electronic calendars for appointments and other business activities.
- Administer travel preparation and arrangements.
- Provide administrative support.
- Receive and provide information to visitors.
- Make and receive telephone calls, take messages, and filter calls.
- Coordinate and schedule teleconferences.
Provides effective records management, achieving results such as:
- Maintain file movement records, verify for completeness.
- Follow up and maintain accurate indexing of files on computer terminal.
- Open and maintain correspondence files up to date (including confidential correspondence).
Provides event organization services, achieving results such as:
- Coordinate the preparation of events, including participant registration, coordination with external event organizers, and editing and translating event documentation and reports.
- Provide logistical support and coordination for events organized by ICAO.
Maintains databases, achieving results such as:
- Update information in existing databases, including air navigation deficiencies, meeting conclusions, contacts, etc.
- Create new databases, as required.
Assists the Regional Officers in preparing presentations, reports, and corresponding documentation for meetings and conferences, achieving such results as:
- Request input from officers to ensure comprehensive information.
- Compile, edit, translate, and finalize presentations, reports, and documentation for submission in a timely manner.
Ensures smooth management of meetings in terms of logistical arrangements, documentation and technical material as well as post-meeting follow-up actions, achieving results such as:
- In coordination with the Regional Officer, prepares invitations and documentation related to the convening of meetings and events, as required, including the accurate and timely document translation/formatting/editing/editorial review (English-Spanish / Spanish-English)
- Assist Regional Officers with the conduct of regional technical meetings, workshops and seminars within and outside the Regional Office; compile draft meeting reports, arrange, prepare and process meeting documentation, including draft working and information papers and presentation related to meetings, seminars and workshops managed by Regional Officers, and arrange for the meeting documentation to be uploaded on the ICAO NACC website.
- Prepare and oversee the tracking, collation and distribution of meeting documentation.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Completion of secondary education, with additional secretarial training.
- A minimum of four (4) years of administrative support experience.
- Experience in using a personal computer, Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams and/or Zoom
- Experience in English-Spanish-English translation and proofreading.
Desirable
- Experience in event organization.
- Experience in an international organization.
- Experience in aviation, in either the public or private sector.
Essential
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English and Spanish.
Desirable
- Knowledge of French.
- A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
Professionalism: Strong knowledge of administrative procedures, as well as maintenance of records; strong computer skills; and extensive knowledge of MS Office. Observes official protocol in interactions with government and industry officials at all levels. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports colleagues, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Please note that this is a locally-recruited position. Applicants for positions subject to local recruitment are required to be authorized to work in the country regardless of where they live at the time of applying for the job opening.
It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a temporary basis for 9 months.
ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization within the duty station.
ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. The Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service adopted by ICAO, which are applicable to all staff members, are defined in the ICAO Service Code (Staff Regulations).
ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).
The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.
Remuneration: | Level | Net Base Salary per annum |
G-4 | MX$ 356,371 |
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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