Paid Experience? No, But Priceless Exposure – UN Aviation Internship at ICAO.
Paid Experience? No, But Priceless Exposure – UN Aviation Internship at ICAO
Internship – Implementation Support and International Development
Job Opening ID: 217028
Job Network: Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family: Civil Affairs
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Montreal
Department/Office: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Date Posted: August 16, 2024
Deadline: August 25, 2025
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) at ICAO provides technical guidance to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the Council, and the Assembly. ANB offers specialized aviation expertise to member States, the industry, and all elements of the Organization. The Bureau’s activities are organized under three main areas: Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency (AN), Aviation Safety (SAF), and Monitoring and Oversight (MO).
The SAF and AN areas are responsible for the development and implementation of the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), and for publishing annual reports on safety and air navigation. These areas also prepare technical studies and draft proposals for Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), along with related guidance material.
Within the Bureau, the Implementation Support Planning and Coordination Section (ISPC) reports to the Deputy Director for Monitoring, Analysis and Coordination (MAC). ISPC manages and coordinates implementation support activities across the Bureau, working closely with other Sections, Bureaus, and ICAO Regional Offices. It supports regional offices in the development of capacity-building projects and activities, manages voluntary contributions for these efforts, and provides support to donors.
The intern will report directly to the Chief of ISPC (C/ISPC), and may receive additional guidance from ISPC staff members.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of ISPC, the intern will:
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Support the development and implementation of an implementation support platform using MS SharePoint.
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Assist with drafting project documents, peer review reports, and project plans.
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Help identify and monitor key performance indicators for implementation support activities.
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Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefings.
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Assist in planning and executing internal promotion efforts.
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Support outreach initiatives to communicate the outcomes of implementation support activities.
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Perform other tasks as assigned.
Core Competencies
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Communication: Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates active listening, asks clarifying questions, and adapts communication style to the audience.
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Teamwork: Collaborates well with others, values diverse perspectives, and supports team decisions.
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Client Orientation: Understands and anticipates client needs, builds trust, and ensures timely delivery of services.
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Creativity: Proactively seeks improvements, proposes innovative solutions, and embraces new approaches.
Education
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university or equivalent institution and have completed at least one year of study toward a degree (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in aviation, law, science, engineering, diplomacy, or a related field.
Job-Specific Qualifications
Not specified.
Work Experience
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
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Experience using collaborative tools or work management platforms is desirable.
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Familiarity with ICAO, the aviation sector, or the UN system is considered an asset.
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Experience in data processing, programming, or web design is also desirable.
Languages
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Required: Fluency in English (spoken and written).
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Desirable: Working knowledge of one of ICAO’s other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Assessment
Qualified candidates may undergo an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
ICAO is committed to advancing gender equality and supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly for professional and higher-level roles.
This internship is unpaid. All expenses related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living must be covered by the intern. The internship duration is between two and six months, and interns are expected to work full-time, five days per week.
Interns may not engage in any form of employment with ICAO during their internship, nor are they eligible for recruitment to ICAO positions for six months following the end of their internship.
United Nations Considerations
ICAO’s recruitment is based on the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. The Organization strives to recruit a diverse and gender-balanced workforce and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or disability.
Applicants who have committed violations of international human rights or humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or abuse, or other serious crimes will not be considered.
All applications must be complete, accurate, and submitted through the Inspira online platform. Refer to the “Manuals” section on the Inspira homepage for detailed application instructions. Candidates under serious consideration may undergo reference checks.
No Fees
ICAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not request banking information. Any such requests should be considered fraudulent.
