Posting Title: Environment Officer (Market-Based Measures - Carbon Markets), P4
Job Code Title: Environment Officer
Department/Office: International Civil Aviation Organization
Duty Station: MONTREAL
Posting Period: 14 March 2021 - 14 April 2021
Job Opening Number: 21-Aviation-ICAO-151785-R-Montreal (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organisational Setting and Reporting
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
ICAO's activities in the environment field aim to limit or reduce the impact of international aviation on noise, local air quality and the global climate. This position is situated in the Climate Change Section (CLC) within the Air Transport Bureau (ATB) in ICAO. CLC is responsible for supporting the development of policies, conducting studies and providing guidance on measures to address aviation's contribution to climate change, including sustainable aviation fuels, market-based measures (MBMs) and international cooperation on climate change. It also provides support to the Assembly, the Council and its Advisory Group on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), as well as the technical work related to climate change conducted by the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and Technical Advisory Body (TAB).
REPORTING
The incumbent will serve as a policy advisor and technical expert in the field of MBMs and is under the supervision of the Chief, Climate Change Section (C/CLC). In this capacity, the incumbent will provide support to the development and updates of ICAO Standards, policies and guidance material related to the CORSIA including the support to TAB, and capacity building and assistance to Member States for the implementation of the CORSIA.
Responsibilities
Function 1. Manages and coordinates the development of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and other supporting guidance material related to the emissions units (carbon credits) under CORSIA implementation, achieving results such as:
Function 2. Manages and coordinates the assessment of emissions units and carbon markets, achieving results such as:
Function 3. Conducts capacity building and assistance activities under the ICAO Assistance Capacity-building and Training for CORSIA (ACT-CORSIA) programme, achieving results such as:
Function 4. Assists in the planning and execution of overall ICAO activities for the implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), achieving results such as:
Function 5. Coordinates the development, and preparation, of documentation related to the CORSIA, achieving results such as:
Function 6. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
1. Professionalism: Knowledge of international environmental policies, in particular, those that relate to aviation emissions, carbon markets and climate change and ICAO Assembly Resolutions relating to aviation environmental protection. Knowledge of and experience in the development and preparation of documentation and guidance material in the field of environmental protection. Knowledge of the main international treaties, conventions, policies and measures to deal with climate change. Knowledge of the main international treaties, conventions, policies and measures to reduce emissions through economic instruments. A general knowledge of the generation and measurement of aircraft engine emissions, their impacts on the environment, and mechanisms for mitigating such impacts. Familiarity with the role of ICAO and of other international bodies active in the environmental field and with the work of the CAEP working groups, in particular on MBMs. Familiarity with ICAO Annexes and other ICAO documents. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject; 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.
2. 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. The person is in a role where serving as a role-model, translating vision to results, developing strategies; gaining support and driving for improvement are valued.
3. Accountability: Tasks 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 subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. The person is in a role where they are expected to build an environment of trust through transparent management, placing confidence in others, giving credit to others, following through on agreed upon actions and confidentiality.
4. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
5. Judgment and Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; the person is in a role where s/he is expected to identify key issues quickly, gather relevant information, consider positive and negative impacts, check assumptions against facts and make tough decisions when necessary.
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Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview
Special Notice
The ICAO Assembly recently reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing gender equality and the advancement of women by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls."
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for ICAO positions, especially in the Professional and higher level categories.
It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of three (3) years (first year is probationary for an external candidate).
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, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code (Staff Regulations).
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 a P-4 level
Net Base Salary per annum: USD 74,913
Post Adjustment net per annum: USD 33,261
United Nations Considerations
In accordance with ICAO Staff Regulations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible and ensuring equal gender representation. Subject to the foregoing, selection of staff members shall be made without distinction as to race, sex or religion, nor shall there be any discrimination on account of any disability of a candidate who meets the qualifications required to perform the tasks. Unless otherwise permitted under the ICAO Staff Regulations, appointment and promotion of staff members shall be made on a competitive basis.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICAO if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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