International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Job Vacancies

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for helping countries cooperate on international civil aviation and promoting the safe, secure and sustainable development of air transport. ICAO offers employment opportunities for professionals, technical specialists, administrative staff, consultants and interns in different locations around the world.

ICAO’s official careers portal currently lists vacancies in professional, general service, consulting, internship and aviation expert categories.

Current ICAO Job Vacancies

Among the vacancies currently advertised by ICAO are:

• Technical Officer, Communications, Navigation and Surveillance – P4, Montreal, Canada; deadline 12 September 2026.
• Chief, Facilitation Section – P5, Montreal, Canada; deadline 27 August 2026.
• Chief, Staff Employment and Administration Section – P5, Montreal, Canada; deadline 14 September 2026.
• Human Resources Assistant – G5, Montreal, Canada; deadline 26 August 2026.
• Primary Care Practitioner – Consultant position, Montreal, Canada.
• Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader – Dakar, Senegal; deadline 13 September 2026.
• Field Operations Intern – two positions, Montreal, Canada; deadline 7 September 2026.
• Implementation Support and International Development Intern – Montreal, Canada;

Vacancies and deadlines can change, so applicants should verify the status of a position on the official ICAO careers portal before submitting an application.

Areas of Employment at ICAO

ICAO recruits people with skills and experience across a broad range of aviation and administrative fields. Opportunities can include:

• Aviation safety and airworthiness
• Air navigation and air traffic management
• Communications and surveillance systems
• Airport operations
• Aviation security and facilitation
• Environmental protection
• Air transport economics
• Human resources
• Finance and administration
• Information technology
• Legal and regulatory affairs
• Project management
• Aviation training
• Communications and international development

ICAO also maintains rosters of aviation experts, covering areas such as flight safety, accident investigation, aviation medicine, air traffic control, airport planning, aviation security, sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft airworthiness and aviation training.

Qualifications for ICAO Jobs

The qualifications required depend on the position and grade. Professional positions generally require relevant university qualifications together with several years of professional experience. Technical positions may require specialized aviation, engineering, information technology or other professional qualifications.

Applicants should carefully review the individual vacancy notice because each position has its own educational, professional, language and experience requirements.

ICAO Jobs in Kenya

ICAO also has opportunities connected with its regional activities in Africa. Its Eastern and Southern African regional work is particularly relevant to aviation professionals in Kenya and other countries in the region. Previous ICAO vacancies have included regional officer positions based in Nairobi, Kenya, including roles in air traffic management, search and rescue and flight operations.

However, applicants should not assume that a previous Nairobi vacancy is still open. Current vacancies should always be confirmed through the ICAO recruitment portal.

How to Apply for ICAO Jobs

To apply for an ICAO vacancy, candidates should:

1. Visit the official ICAO careers portal.
2. Search for the position that matches their qualifications and experience.
3. Read the complete vacancy announcement carefully.
4. Create or update their candidate profile where required.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload the required supporting documents.
7. Submit the application before the stated deadline.

ICAO directs people interested in employment and internships to its careers page for current opportunities.

Official ICAO Careers Portal: ICAO Careers and Vacancies

Tips for Applicants

Applicants interested in ICAO jobs should make sure their CV clearly demonstrates relevant education, professional experience, technical skills, and international or aviation-related experience where applicable. It is also important to use accurate information and follow the application instructions contained in the specific vacancy notice.

Job seekers should also be cautious of fraudulent recruitment advertisements. Applications should be made through official ICAO recruitment channels, and applicants should verify vacancies on the organization’s official website before providing personal information or paying any purported recruitment fee.

ICAO job vacancies provide opportunities for qualified professionals interested in international aviation, aviation safety, air navigation, airport operations, administration, technology, human resources and other specialized fields. Because new vacancies are regularly added and existing opportunities close after their deadlines, candidates should check the official ICAO careers portal regularly for the latest openings.