Internship - Air Traffic Management and Search and Rescue, ESAF

Qualifications

Education:

• At the time of application, candidates are required to have completed or be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme in a field of study related to Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation, Air Transport Management, Aviation Safety Management, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications/Navigation Systems), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Transport and Logistics Management.
  

Work Experience:

• No prior work experience is required to apply for the Internship Programme. However, applicants’ academic training, education, advanced coursework, or relevant skills should be of benefit to the ICAO ESAF Region during the internship.
  

• Assisting in the preparation of technical briefs, working papers, reports and presentations related to Air Traffic Management (ATM), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) and Search and Rescue.
  
• Supporting the compilation, maintenance and analysis of operational performance and implementation data related to Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) systems and programmes.
  
• Assisting in monitoring and following up on actions arising from regional planning, coordination and implementation meetings related to air navigation and operational efficiency.
  
• Supporting the coordination, monitoring and tracking of regional Search and Rescue (SAR) activities to enhance preparedness and implementation across the ESAF Region.
  
• Assisting in the review of Search and Rescue (SAR) contingency plans, exercise reports and related operational documentation to support continuous improvement and compliance with international standards.
  
• Contributing to the identification and analysis of implementation gaps in Search and Rescue (SAR) systems and supporting related reporting and follow-up mechanisms.
  
• Supporting the tracking of action items and implementation progress arising from regional planning and implementation groups and associated technical bodies.
  
• Assisting in drafting meeting summaries, technical records and outcome reports to support effective follow-up and regional coordination.
  
• Supporting the maintenance of electronic records, databases and information systems related to Air Traffic Management (ATM), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) and Search and Rescue (SAR) activities.
  
• Assisting in the collection, compilation and analysis of operational and safety-related data to support regional monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.
  
• Supporting the preparation of periodic progress reports, implementation updates and performance monitoring documentation.
  
• Supporting coordination and engagement with civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers and regional stakeholders to facilitate implementation of regional priorities and programmes.
  
• Performing other related duties as assigned in support of the mandate and objectives of the Section.