Back Airport Master Plan Expert (OPAS)

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts. 

KSIADC (King Salman International Airport Development Company) is spearheading a mega project to develop Riyadh International Airport, soon to be named King Salman International Airport. The project is scheduled for execution between 2024 and 2030. Recently, KSIADC presented the KSIA Master Plan and project execution timelines to GACA, highlighting the critical need for timely evaluations, approvals, and acceptance of project packages by GACA in accordance with the requirements and provisions of GACAR Part 139 and other applicable regulations.

Major duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Review airport master plan, airport designs that is comprehensive and assess the need to revise plans/designs, optimize the existing airport work sites, maximize the capacity of the expanded airport/new airport infrastructures such as runways, taxiways, visual aids, Navads, aprons, drainage systems, airside buildings, obstacle limitation surfaces etc.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Evaluate the airport plans and designs, prepare report to address goals such as: 

a)     Development of the airport in a manner that fully responds to the needs of the air transportation industry in the future development; 

b)     Maximise the use of land and planned infrastructures, optimise the cost making competitive and efficient infrastructure that helps its users to succeed; 

c)     Oversee that the airport development is flexible manner that is able to adapt to change and innovation to meet future requirements; 

d)     Ensure that the airport plans are efficient and futuristic, safe, secure, sustainable, and environmentally friendly; 

e)     Ensure that plans and designs are developed in harmony with its surroundings, taking into account aspects such as environmental impact minimization, and sustainability; 

f)     Supervising cooperative efforts of architects, engineers, construction contractors, aerodrome operators and others;

g      Ensure that the plan and designs meet the requirements of international standards such as ICAO and comply with local state regulations. 

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Ensure that master plan and other aerodrome design complies GACA requirements and are in harmony with ICAO SARPs.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Conduct inspection, prepare finding reports, and follow up for timely completion of such reports. 

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Review, examine and prepare proposals for acceptance of the approving authorities. 

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: 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.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a 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; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Professional experience

Essential

Desirable 

Languages

Essential 

Desirable 

Remuneration

P5 STEP 1 No Fee        

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