The Organizational Setting
The General Authority of Civil Aviation, Safety and Aviation Standards Sector is the legislative, regulatory and governing body of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry. Among its functions, the sector issues and updates codes and regulations, ensures compliance with regulations and procedures, and conducts oversight to guarantee the highest possible levels of safety and security.
Major duties and Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results)
The incumbent has delegated authority to conduct airmen flight checks and certify or refuse certification of the airmen. He is also authorized to make commitments and decisions described below:
The cooperation provided under this Project aims to reinforce the GACA capacity to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective civil aviation services through the input of ICAO Advisers and Consultants in specialized disciplines to: address specific problems arising from the introduction of new technologies; develop a manpower and training plan, as well as a career progression plan, which will provide sound guidance for management decisions affecting the hiring, training, promotion and retention of its highly trained personnel.
Work Relations and ContactsThe incumbent establishes relationships and contact with GACA professional and technical personnel and managers in order to exchange information, clarification and explanation of processes in the domain of regulations, rules, IFP, airports, airspace and related subjects.
COMPETENCIESProfessionalism: 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.
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.
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.
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. Qualifications and Experience Education
University degree in any Civil Aviation field or relevant academic qualification.
Professional experienceRemuneration
P5 STEP 1
No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.