Role overview

Description
The Organizational Setting

The Air Transport Bureau (ATB) carries out activities under ICAO’s Strategic Goals of “Every Flight Is Safe and Secure”, “Aviation Is Environmentally Sustainable”, “Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All” and “The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All”. It also contributes to the Goal of “No Country Left Behind”. It is responsible for the provision of expert assistance required by the Assembly, Council, Air Transport Committee (ATC), Aviation Security Committee (ASC), Ad Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC), Committee on Joint Support of Air Navigation Services (JSC), Climate and Environment Committee (CEC), Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and the specialized conference, divisional, panel and working group meetings related to these three Strategic Goals.

The Aviation Security Policy (ASP) Section of Aviation Security and Facilitation (ASF), Air Transport Bureau, is responsible for developing new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relating to the security of the international air transport system; developing and updating Annex 17 – AviationSecurity; and managing and overseeing the work programme of the Aviation Security Panel (AVSECP) and its working groups, and the Cybersecurity Panel (CYSECP) and its working groups. The Section is also mandated to ensure the development of Doc 8973 – Aviation Security Manual; maintain the Technical Annex to the Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection (MEX); and provide support to the Assembly, the Council, and the Aviation Security Committee (ASC).

The incumbent reports to the Chief, Aviation Security and Cybersecurity Policy Section, from whom s/he seeks advice and guidance on assignments and provides support to other officers in ASF. The incumbent works also closely with the Deputy Director, Aviation Security, Cybersecurity and Facilitation on strategic matters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results):

Provide strategic advice and substantive support on preparations for the Third High-level Conference on Aviation Security (HLCAS/3), achieving results such as:

Support the development of a detailed HLCAS/3 conference programme ensuring coherence across the three conference pillars and six agenda items.
Draft and review working papers, briefing materials, proposed recommendations and other substantive HLCAS/3 documents.
Support the development of a draft Ministerial Declaration, including drafting proposed provisions and ensuring alignment with previous high-level political commitments such as the Muscat Declaration 2024 and relevant ICAO Assembly Resolutions.
Support consultations with States, Panel experts and relevant stakeholders to clarify ICAO positions and build consensus on proposed outcomes, including the Ministerial Declaration.
Provide substantive advice during the conference, including support for the finalization of conclusions, recommendations and the Ministerial Declaration.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results):

Support follow-up HLCAS/3 and development and implementation of a post-HCLCAS/3 implementation roadmap, achieving results such as:

Translate HLCAS/3 recommendations and relevant commitments in the Ministerial Declaration into proposed follow-up actions for the Secretariat, Aviation Security Panel (AVSECP) and its working groups and task forces.
Develop a post-HLCAS/3 implementation roadmap identifying proposed responsibilities, milestones, resource implications, decisions required and outstanding issues.
Prepare relevant reports, working papers and documentation for consideration by ICAO governing bodies.
Advise on arrangements for monitoring and reporting progress in implementing HLCAS/3 outcomes, including identifying matters requiring further policy direction

Function 3 (incl. Expected results):

Support the organization of AVSECP/38 and related work programme,achieving results such as:

Support the preparation of an updated AVSECP work programme reflecting HLCAS/3 outcomes, relevant commitments in the Ministerial Declaration, and emerging priorities.
Support a “light-touch impact assessment” approach to review proposals submitted to AVSECP ensiuring a prioritized work programme.
Assess resource implications of proposals arising from AVSECP recommendations and Panel activities, and recommend adjustments to working group and task force activities.
Prepare working papers and supporting documentation to facilitate the Panel’s consideration of the proposed priorities and work programme

Function 4 (incl. Expected results):

Support the review and evolution of the Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), achieving results such as:

Support review of GASeP’s continued relevance and effectiveness, drawing on implementation experience, available data, State and stakeholder feedback, and emerging aviation security priorities.
Develop proposals to refine GASeP aspirational target and associated milestones, and global priorities, taking account of HLCAS/3 outcomes and relevant commitments in the Ministerial Declaration.
Support consultations with States, AVSECP experts and relevant stakeholders to inform the review and build consensus on proposed enhancements.
Prepare substantive documentation and recommendations for AVSECP/38 and TF-GASeP, including progress monitoring against aspirational targets and experiences on GASeP engagement as shared by Member States.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results):

Support the review and evolution of the Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), achieving results such as:

Support review of GASeP’s continued relevance and effectiveness, drawing on implementation experience, available data, State and stakeholder feedback, and emerging aviation security priorities.
Develop proposals to refine GASeP aspirational target and associated milestones, and global priorities, taking account of HLCAS/3 outcomes and relevant commitments in the Ministerial Declaration.
Support consultations with States, AVSECP experts and relevant stakeholders to inform the review and build consensus on proposed enhancements.
Prepare substantive documentation and recommendations for AVSECP/38 and TF-GASeP, including progress monitoring against aspirational targets and experiences on GASeP engagement as shared by Member States.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in aviation, international relations, law, public administration, security management or related field.

Professional experience

Essential

At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in aviation security policy, regulation, oversight or international aviation governance, including substantial experience providing strategic advice at a senior level.

Desirable

Experience supporting high-level international conferences, including the preparation of declarations, recommendations and arrangements for substantive follow-up.
Experience contributing to the work of ICAO governing bodies, panels, working groups or task forces.
Experience addressing issues at the interface between aviation security, safety and other disciplines, particularly UAS, cybersecurity, dangerous goods and/or conflict zone risks.
Experience prioritizing technical work programmes and assessing resource implications.

Languages

Essential

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

Conditions of employment

It should be noted that this consultancy is to be filled for a period of eleven (11) months. This is a full-time position.

Please note that the daily rate for Band C varies from CA$ 402 to CA$ 578.