Internship - Air Traffic Management and Search and Rescue, ESAF

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation: Assist in preparing technical briefs, working papers, reports, and presentations related to Air Traffic Management (ATM), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), and Search and Rescue.
• Data Compilation and Analysis: Support the compilation, maintenance, and analysis of operational performance and implementation data related to ATM and AIM systems and programmes.
• Regional Coordination Support: Assist in monitoring and following up on actions arising from regional planning, coordination, and implementation meetings related to air navigation and operational efficiency.
• Search and Rescue (SAR) Tracking: Support the coordination, monitoring, and tracking of regional SAR activities to enhance preparedness and implementation across the ESAF Region.
• SAR Documentation Review: Assist in reviewing SAR contingency plans, exercise reports, and related operational documentation to support compliance with international standards.
• Gap Analysis: Contribute to identifying and analyzing implementation gaps in Search and Rescue (SAR) systems and support related reporting and follow-up mechanisms.
• Action Item Tracking: Support tracking of action items and implementation progress from regional planning and implementation groups and associated technical bodies.
• Reporting: Assist in drafting meeting summaries, technical records, and outcome reports to support effective regional coordination.
• Database Maintenance: Support the maintenance of electronic records, databases, and information systems related to ATM, AIM, and SAR activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support coordination and engagement with civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, and regional stakeholders to facilitate implementation of regional priorities.

Competencies

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities; foresees risks and allows for contingencies.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and responds appropriately; tailors language and tone to match the audience.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
• Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining trust and respect; identifies and matches needs to solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: At the time of application, candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree programme in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation, Air Transport Management, Aviation Safety Management, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications/Navigation Systems), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Transport and Logistics Management.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required. Academic training and skills should be relevant and of benefit to the ICAO ESAF Region.
• Languages: Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English are essential. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Conditions of Internship

• Stipend: Interns will receive a stipend. All other costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.
• Duration: The duration is 6 months on a full-time basis (5 days a week).
• Exclusivity: Interns shall not be eligible for other forms of employment within ICAO during the internship period.