EGNOS in Africa Support Programme II
The EGNOS in Africa Support Programme II – Support to the Joint Program Office (JPO)
(herein after referred to as the Programme) aims, over the time period October 2018 –
October 2020, to consolidate the development and the adoption in Africa of satellite
navigation and positioning services (GNSS) – satellite-based augmentation services (SBAS) included, in the frame of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership, in line with the African Space Policy and Strategy, and in support to the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) of the African Union, advancing its Agenda 2063.
The Programme expected results include:
Continuation of the institutionalisation of the JPO and of the development of its capacities and positioning
Acceleration of the continental planning and development of GNSS services
Continuation of the development of SBAS regional modules
Support to the development of key cross-cutting enablers for the adoption and use of GNSS services and for the development of downstream markets
The achievement of the Programme objective, its expected results and the performance of its related activities, is entrusted to a pan-African project team of experts, the Joint Programme Office (JPO), which office is hosted by ASECNA in Dakar, Senegal.
The beneficiaries of the Programme include the African Union Commission and its specialised agencies, including the African Civil Aviation Commission and the African Space Agency, the International Civil Aviation Organisation, the Arab Civil Aviation Commission and the Regional Economic Communities concerned.
The governance of the Programme is provided through a Steering Committee, co-chaired by the African Union Commission and the European Commission, and made up of representatives from the beneficiaries.
More background information on the Programme can be found on: www.egnos-africa.com
The Programme is seeking to recruit an Aviation Expert to complement the JPO team.
Major duties and responsibilities
The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the Programme to achieve its objective and expected results, by providing specialised expertise in the field of GNSSbased applications for civil aviation.
He/she will act as Aviation Expert within the JPO, under the guidance of its Programme Manager, and will interact with all the other members of the JPO as well as with external organisations concerned with the implementation of the Programme.
The main responsibilities for the position will include:
Serving as the referent in JPO for the aviation domain
Contributing to the planning of the JPO activities
Planning and undertaking the GNSS-based services/applications development and user
adoption activities for civil aviation
Undertaking the technology and sector watch, and scientific research activities, in this
domain
Contributing to the economic assessment and market development, promotion, capacity
building, communication and standardisation activities, from the civil aviation perspective
Liaising with the civil aviation organisations cooperating with the JPO, and with the
international working groups concerned
Qualifications and experience
Education :
Essential
Master’s degree in the field of aviation, or equivalent
Professional experience:
Essential
More than 5 years of professional experience in the air navigation services provision and/or aircraft operations domains, with experience in:
collecting and analysing data
conducting studies and research on operational or regulatory issues
developing policies, strategies and guidance
drafting and reviewing complex programmatic documents
Desirable: experience in
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) planning, implementation, operations and
regulation
Adoption and use of GNSS/SBAS services for civil aviation
Aircraft navigation strategy development and operations
Airspace user consultation processes
Providing service to international meetings, and managing technical groups, workshops and seminars
Delivering capacity building and training activities
Working with civil aviation stakeholders of Eastern and Southern Africa
Languages:
Essential
Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English
Desirable
Basic knowledge of French
Digital:
Essential
Experience in using computers, including latest digital communication and document production tools (e.g. office software, VoIP software)
Desirable
Autonomous in developing advanced digital content (e.g. text, tables, database) production
Competencies
Ability:
to demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter, to work autonomously and confidentially, to be results driven, to make realistic commitments, to meet deadlines, to show persistence when faced with difficult situations or challenges, and to work under stressful situations
to work in a multicultural environment, to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve project goals, to solicit input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise, to share credit for team accomplishments, and to accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings
to speak and write clearly and effectively/concisely, to exhibit interest in having two-way communication, to tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience, and
to demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
to speak and write clearly and effectively, to exhibit interest in having two-way
communication, to address a wide audience, and to be eager to share information and to keep people informed.
to take ownership of all responsibilities and honour commitments, to deliver outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, and to operate in compliance with organisational regulations and rules.
to take initiative, to offer new and different options to resolve problems, to promote and
persuade others to consider new ideas, and to think « outside the box”.
Conditions of employment
The post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis until the 14th October 2020. It can include a
probation period.
Remuneration will be defined in accordance with the conditions applicable to the Programme and depending on the experience of the incumbent. The type of employment contract may differ according to the status and nationality of the incumbent. This can include consultancy services provision contract or secondment from an administration or an organisation.
Process of selection of candidates
A first round of selection of candidates will be compiled, based on assessment of the applications received. The short-listed candidates will be then invited for interviews through web-conference.
A second round of selection will follow, and the final candidates will be invited for interviews
in Dakar, Senegal.
