Financial and Budgetary Expert
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 194
Job Overview:
The Financial and Budgetary Expert will play a crucial role in the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Directorate (CDI), specifically within the Operations Section (FOS). This position involves strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of projects aimed at transforming the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) of Armenia into an autonomous and financially sustainable authority. The expert will assess the current financial frameworks, design sustainable funding mechanisms, and support the implementation of institutional reforms necessary for the CAC to fulfill its safety oversight mandate in alignment with ICAO standards. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including government officials and ICAO experts, to ensure that the project objectives are met effectively and sustainably.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The expert will be responsible for several key functions throughout the project phases. In the Diagnostic Phase, the expert will assess the current legal, institutional, organizational, financial, and HR frameworks of the CAC and AASIID, reviewing findings from the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). During the Reform Design Phase, the expert will develop reform recommendations, legislative drafts, organizational models, and financial frameworks aligned with ICAO SARPs. In the Implementation Support Phase, the expert will provide technical assistance to the CAC and AASIID, including capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Specific duties include conducting comprehensive assessments of budget models, designing sustainable funding mechanisms, developing multi-year financial projections, and proposing governance mechanisms for financial management. The expert will also prepare documentation, participate in meetings, and contribute to project monitoring reports.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or Business Administration. Specialized education in public finance, financial management, or regulatory economics at the Master's level is desirable. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in financial management, public budgeting, or financial reform is required, preferably within regulatory or public-sector contexts. Demonstrated experience in designing cost-recovery or fee-for-service financing models for public or regulatory bodies is essential. Knowledge of ICAO guidance on civil aviation authority financing and cost-recovery is also necessary, along with experience in transition or developing economies.
Educational Background:
The position requires a university degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or Business Administration. A Master's degree or equivalent specialized education in public finance, financial management, or regulatory economics is highly desirable, indicating a strong foundation in the principles and practices necessary for effective financial oversight and reform.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of professional experience in financial management, public budgeting, or financial reform, particularly in regulatory or public-sector environments. Experience in designing financing models for public or quasi-public entities, especially in the context of civil aviation authorities or similar regulatory bodies, is crucial. Familiarity with ICAO guidelines and experience in transition economies will be advantageous.
Languages:
A strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Russian or Armenian is considered a significant asset, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and contributing to the project's success.
Additional Notes:
This position operates under a Special Service Agreement, offering a remuneration of 500 USD per day worked, along with daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and airfare when on mission. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a transparent and fair hiring process.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 194
- Its mission is to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. ICAO works with its 193 member states and global aviation organizations to develop international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies to ensure that civil aviation is safe, secure, and sustainable. The organization has a workforce of over 800 employees and operates in multiple countries, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transport systems globally.
Job Overview:
The Financial and Budgetary Expert will play a crucial role in the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Directorate (CDI), specifically within the Operations Section (FOS). This position involves strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of projects aimed at transforming the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) of Armenia into an autonomous and financially sustainable authority. The expert will assess the current financial frameworks, design sustainable funding mechanisms, and support the implementation of institutional reforms necessary for the CAC to fulfill its safety oversight mandate in alignment with ICAO standards. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including government officials and ICAO experts, to ensure that the project objectives are met effectively and sustainably.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The expert will be responsible for several key functions throughout the project phases. In the Diagnostic Phase, the expert will assess the current legal, institutional, organizational, financial, and HR frameworks of the CAC and AASIID, reviewing findings from the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). During the Reform Design Phase, the expert will develop reform recommendations, legislative drafts, organizational models, and financial frameworks aligned with ICAO SARPs. In the Implementation Support Phase, the expert will provide technical assistance to the CAC and AASIID, including capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Specific duties include conducting comprehensive assessments of budget models, designing sustainable funding mechanisms, developing multi-year financial projections, and proposing governance mechanisms for financial management. The expert will also prepare documentation, participate in meetings, and contribute to project monitoring reports.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or Business Administration. Specialized education in public finance, financial management, or regulatory economics at the Master's level is desirable. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in financial management, public budgeting, or financial reform is required, preferably within regulatory or public-sector contexts. Demonstrated experience in designing cost-recovery or fee-for-service financing models for public or regulatory bodies is essential. Knowledge of ICAO guidance on civil aviation authority financing and cost-recovery is also necessary, along with experience in transition or developing economies.
Educational Background:
The position requires a university degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or Business Administration. A Master's degree or equivalent specialized education in public finance, financial management, or regulatory economics is highly desirable, indicating a strong foundation in the principles and practices necessary for effective financial oversight and reform.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of professional experience in financial management, public budgeting, or financial reform, particularly in regulatory or public-sector environments. Experience in designing financing models for public or quasi-public entities, especially in the context of civil aviation authorities or similar regulatory bodies, is crucial. Familiarity with ICAO guidelines and experience in transition economies will be advantageous.
Languages:
A strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Russian or Armenian is considered a significant asset, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and contributing to the project's success.
Additional Notes:
This position operates under a Special Service Agreement, offering a remuneration of 500 USD per day worked, along with daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and airfare when on mission. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a transparent and fair hiring process.
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