Internship –NGAP (Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme)
About the role
THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING The Field Personnel Section (FPS) in the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau is responsible for managing the processes of recruitment and administration of employment contracts of international and national experts for the Capacity Development and Implementation Programmes.
In addition, the FPS is responsible for the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) programme which was launched to help ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the current and future international air transport system. The main objective of the programme is to guide the development of global, regional, and national planning and serve as a global platform for exchanging information, promoting strategies, sharing best practices and guidance to support States and industry partners in attracting, educating, training and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals.
The primary focus of this internship is on the organization of the NGAP global summit as well as the outreach and promotion activities in relation to advancing NGAP objectives.
TERMS OF REFERENCE Under the supervision of the NGAP programme manager, the intern will:
- Assist in the overall preparation of the NGAP Global Summit, workshops, webinars and associated activities.
- Support the coordination and preparation of background and reference and outreach materials as well as communication activities on NGAP.
- Help with updating and maintaining the NGAP Global Summit website and other social media platforms to ensure accurate and relevant information.
- Prepare reports and meeting minutes as needed.
- Assist in drafting correspondences, speeches, talking points, presentations, and other materials.
- Conduct research on the latest data, best practices and information concerning NGAP initiatives.
- Contribute to the redesign of ICAO's public website content related to NGAP.
- Support activities related to coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders; and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Education At the time of application, candidates are required to have completed or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second-level university degree or higher) preferably in a field of study related to political science, law, public administration, management, or a related field in the aviation sector.
Applicants pursuing studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including word, excel and power point. Excellent communication and research skills. Familiarity with website content management systems and social media platforms is an asset. Practical experience in using collaborative documentation processing tools or work management platforms is an advantage. Knowledge of ICAO and its mandate, the aviation sector or the United Nations system is desirable.
Languages Essential
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
COMPETENCIES Professionalism : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation : Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Creativity : Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP Interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.
The preferred duration of the internship is six months. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis (9 AM - 5 PM). This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the Montreal office.
Interns shall not be eligible to be engaged in any other form of employment within ICAO during the period of internship and shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any post in the Secretariat or be contracted for any other remunerated employment with ICAO for the six months immediately following the end of their internship.
You may need a work permit to work in Canada as an intern.
How To Apply Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form and attach a recommendation letter from the educational institution. To apply, please visit ICAO’s e-Recruitment website at: https://careers-new.icao.int.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
- Job Identification 28535
- Posting Date 10/22/2025, 04:27 PM
- Apply Before 10/23/2026, 03:59 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Montreal, QC, Canada
- Vacancy Type Internship Programme
- Vacancy Timeline 2 Weeks
About International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO is funded and directed by 193 national governments to support their diplomacy and cooperation in air transport as signatory states to the Chicago Convention (1944).
Its core function is to maintain an administrative and expert bureaucracy (the ICAO Secretariat) supporting these diplomatic interactions, and to research new air transport policy and standardization innovations as directed and endorsed by governments through the ICAO Assembly, or by the ICAO Council which the assembly elects. Industry and civil society groups, and other concerned regional and international organizations, also participate.
Once governments achieve diplomatic consensus around a new standard’s scope and details, it is then adopted by those same 193 countries in order to bring worldwide alignment to their national regulations, helping to realize safe, secure and sustainable air operations on a truly global basis.
ICAO is not a regulator. ICAO standards contain never supersede the primacy of national regulatory requirements. It is always the local, national regulations which are enforced in, and by, sovereign states, and which must be legally adhered to by air operators making use of applicable airspace and airports.
In addition to these core diplomatic and research capabilities, ICAO also conducts educational outreach, develops coalitions, and conducts auditing, training, and capacity building activities worldwide per the needs and priorities governments identify and formalize.
Our LinkedIn account provides a venue for professionals to support ICAO’s advocacy for the safe, secure, and sustainable development of aviation, offering resources and a forum for discussion. Our social media moderation rules apply: https://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/social-media.aspx
Internship –NGAP (Next Generation of Aviation Professionals programme)
About the role
THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING The Field Personnel Section (FPS) in the Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) Bureau is responsible for managing the processes of recruitment and administration of employment contracts of international and national experts for the Capacity Development and Implementation Programmes.
In addition, the FPS is responsible for the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) programme which was launched to help ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the current and future international air transport system. The main objective of the programme is to guide the development of global, regional, and national planning and serve as a global platform for exchanging information, promoting strategies, sharing best practices and guidance to support States and industry partners in attracting, educating, training and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals.
The primary focus of this internship is on the organization of the NGAP global summit as well as the outreach and promotion activities in relation to advancing NGAP objectives.
TERMS OF REFERENCE Under the supervision of the NGAP programme manager, the intern will:
- Assist in the overall preparation of the NGAP Global Summit, workshops, webinars and associated activities.
- Support the coordination and preparation of background and reference and outreach materials as well as communication activities on NGAP.
- Help with updating and maintaining the NGAP Global Summit website and other social media platforms to ensure accurate and relevant information.
- Prepare reports and meeting minutes as needed.
- Assist in drafting correspondences, speeches, talking points, presentations, and other materials.
- Conduct research on the latest data, best practices and information concerning NGAP initiatives.
- Contribute to the redesign of ICAO's public website content related to NGAP.
- Support activities related to coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders; and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Education At the time of application, candidates are required to have completed or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second-level university degree or higher) preferably in a field of study related to political science, law, public administration, management, or a related field in the aviation sector.
Applicants pursuing studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including word, excel and power point. Excellent communication and research skills. Familiarity with website content management systems and social media platforms is an asset. Practical experience in using collaborative documentation processing tools or work management platforms is an advantage. Knowledge of ICAO and its mandate, the aviation sector or the United Nations system is desirable.
Languages Essential
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
COMPETENCIES Professionalism : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation : Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Creativity : Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP Interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.
The preferred duration of the internship is six months. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis (9 AM - 5 PM). This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the Montreal office.
Interns shall not be eligible to be engaged in any other form of employment within ICAO during the period of internship and shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any post in the Secretariat or be contracted for any other remunerated employment with ICAO for the six months immediately following the end of their internship.
You may need a work permit to work in Canada as an intern.
How To Apply Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form and attach a recommendation letter from the educational institution. To apply, please visit ICAO’s e-Recruitment website at: https://careers-new.icao.int.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
- Job Identification 28535
- Posting Date 10/22/2025, 04:27 PM
- Apply Before 10/23/2026, 03:59 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Montreal, QC, Canada
- Vacancy Type Internship Programme
- Vacancy Timeline 2 Weeks
About International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO is funded and directed by 193 national governments to support their diplomacy and cooperation in air transport as signatory states to the Chicago Convention (1944).
Its core function is to maintain an administrative and expert bureaucracy (the ICAO Secretariat) supporting these diplomatic interactions, and to research new air transport policy and standardization innovations as directed and endorsed by governments through the ICAO Assembly, or by the ICAO Council which the assembly elects. Industry and civil society groups, and other concerned regional and international organizations, also participate.
Once governments achieve diplomatic consensus around a new standard’s scope and details, it is then adopted by those same 193 countries in order to bring worldwide alignment to their national regulations, helping to realize safe, secure and sustainable air operations on a truly global basis.
ICAO is not a regulator. ICAO standards contain never supersede the primacy of national regulatory requirements. It is always the local, national regulations which are enforced in, and by, sovereign states, and which must be legally adhered to by air operators making use of applicable airspace and airports.
In addition to these core diplomatic and research capabilities, ICAO also conducts educational outreach, develops coalitions, and conducts auditing, training, and capacity building activities worldwide per the needs and priorities governments identify and formalize.
Our LinkedIn account provides a venue for professionals to support ICAO’s advocacy for the safe, secure, and sustainable development of aviation, offering resources and a forum for discussion. Our social media moderation rules apply: https://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/social-media.aspx