Nika Meheza Manzi
Dakar,DK
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in aviation and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Regional Director
International Civil Aviation Organization
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Serve as Representative of the Secretary General within the Region
- Support the implementation of the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP), Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), and the “No Country Left Behind” initiative
- Provide strategic policy advice and guidance on ICAO programmes in the Region
- Foster partnerships and resource mobilization within the Region
- Plan and develop the Regional Office’s work programme and directs its implementation
Deputy Regional Director
International Civil Aviation Organization
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Serves as overall Technical Team Leader and assists in guiding the Regional Office Technical Team
- Provides analysis of programme activities and makes recommendations to policy development and its implementation.
- Manages the execution of the Regional Office's mission and meeting programme
- In coordination with the ICAO Regionl Director, oversees the planning of the work of the Regional Office.
- Keeps abreast of developments relating to relevant activities of States, bodies of the African Union, the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other international organizations
Regional Officer, Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA)
International Civil Aviation Organization
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Monitors developments of concern to ICAO in the States to which the office is accredited, in the field of aerodromes. Assists States in the implementation of the provisions related to design and operations of aerodromes and Heliports contained in Annex 14 and in the Planning and implementation of the AFI region Air Navigation Plan
- Supports the work of AFI Plan and RASG-AFI and its subsidiary bodies and follows up on the implementation of its Work Programme; supports implementation of the Regional Safety Strategies and Plans
- Provides advice and support for effective implementation of the ICAO Technical Assistance & Technical Cooperation programmes/projects and achievement of the performance targets related to aerodromes
- Supports the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA)
- Acts as Secretary to meetings in fields of assigned responsibility and assists, as required, at other meetings
Regional Safety and Aerodrome Certif. Inspector
ICAO-TCB & UEMOA
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Support 9 UEMOA member States in overseeing and certifying their aerodromes
- Revision of the civil aviation act of UEMOA and development of regulations on aerodromes for member States
- Development of manuals, procedures, forms and guidance materials for inspection and certification of aerodromes
- Development of training programs/ modules on safety and aerodrome certification.
- Training of national inspectors, staff of
CAAs and airports in member States. - Assistance to CAAs in assessing aerodrome certification applications and in performing inspections
Aerodromes Infrastructures Officer
ASECNA
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Support the CEO in the overall management of the Office business
- Management of airports facilities and equipment
- Management of projects
Projects Management Director and CEO Advisor
SALT (Airports Authority, Togo)
10.2001 - 08.2008
- Management of airports
- Management of Projects
- Coordination of Airports Technical and Operations
- Management of public relations including government officials, international Organizations and other airports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Université De Lomé
Lomé, Togo09-2020
Master of Arts - Airport Management
Ecole Nationale De L'Aviation Civile
Toulouse, France09-2001
High School Diploma -
College Chaminade
Kara, Togo07-1995
Skills
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Partnership development
- Public speaking
- Budget administration
- Team leadership
- Performance improvement
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Program administration
- Policy development and enforcement
- Organizational structuring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of aviation professionnals in the development of the Lome's airport infrastructure and the implementation of the ASKY Hub.
- Supported many African States in certifying their international aérodromes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supported many african States in improving their aviation safety oversights systems.
- Supervised team of more than two hundred staff members.
- Collaborated with team of many experts from several States in the development and implementation of many aviation projects in Africa, including the aerodrome certification projects.
Affiliations
- Professional Engineers of Togo
- ICAO USOAP-CMA Auditor
Certification
- USOAP-CMA, AGA, ICAO
Languages
French
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Acting Regional Director
International Civil Aviation Organization
01.2025 - 03.2025
Deputy Regional Director
International Civil Aviation Organization
07.2020 - 12.2024
Regional Officer, Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA)
International Civil Aviation Organization
05.2014 - 06.2020
Regional Safety and Aerodrome Certif. Inspector
ICAO-TCB & UEMOA
09.2010 - 05.2014
Aerodromes Infrastructures Officer
ASECNA
09.2008 - 06.2010
Projects Management Director and CEO Advisor
SALT (Airports Authority, Togo)
10.2001 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Université De Lomé
Master of Arts - Airport Management
Ecole Nationale De L'Aviation Civile
High School Diploma -
College Chaminade
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