Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CD, the Field Operations Section (FOis responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (Tand Technical Cooperation (Tprojects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating countryspecific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FOS/FRrecruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Support the planning and execution of effective technical assistance, achieving results such as:

• Conduct a gap analysis between national provisions and the contents of the AVSEC iPack.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the impact on aviation security due to the COVID19 pandemic.
• Identify the relations between the ICAO regulatory provisions and the measures to be initiated for a secure and efficient restart.
• Identify focus areas pertaining to the specific requirements of the State, operators, and service providers for an effective restart.

Ensure appropriate mechanisms and tools are in place to enable an effective security oversight system, achieving results such as:

• Improve the effectiveness of remote collaboration, coordination and communication between ICAO, the State and its aviation stakeholders.
• Ensure that necessary coordination and collaboration mechanisms are in place with the CAA, Appropriate Authorities for Aviation Security, and the aviation stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring implementation of the National Aviation Security Quality Control Programme.
• Identify tools based on ICAO guidance material, which can be used to support the monitoring activities.
• Identify practical examples and/or use cases of various scenarios related to monitoring activities.

Deliver effective remote technical assistance to increase the application of risk management principles, achieving results such as:

• Increase the State’s capability to apply risk management principles and manage the security risks to protect the population health and aviation interests while ensuring that aviation security is not compromised.
• Improve strategies for planning and conducting monitoring aviation security activities using a riskbased approach.
• Facilitate the coordination and collaboration between CAA, Appropriate Authorities for Aviation Security, operators and service providers.
• Support the development of a basic action plan outlining major activities, milestones, responsibilities, deliverables and decision points for managing aviation security risks.
• Deliver or support in delivering virtual training and/or workshops to develop the competencies required to support the restart of an effective security oversight system.

Prepare end of assignment report, achieving results such as:

• Provide a status report on the objectives achieved, lessons learned and additional deficiencies identified.
• Collate and prepare a consolidated data report, depicting the various elements pertaining to the effective implementation of the State’s National Aviation Security Quality Control Programme.
• Define followup actions required and suggested approaches to achieve objectives, for full implementation of the State National Aviation Security Programme.
• Provide recommendations for the development of any additional technical assistance and cooperation projects to address the needs of the State and/or Appropriate Authorities for Aviation Security.
• Debrief ICAO at the end of the assignment and provide recommendations for the improvement of the iPack delivery model.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: 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 twoway 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.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Managerial Competence:

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

University degree (preferable master’s degree or equivalenor ten years’ experience or more in an aviationrelated field, international affairs, public administration or security, or in a related field, is required.

1. Essential

• Extensive experience (ten years or morin progressively responsible positions with accountability for aviation security programmes, including at least three years with a State civil aviation security authority and/or international organization.
• Demonstrated experience in addressing a range of technical and resource management issues in the context of aviation security implementation or assistance.
• Experience in effectively communicating with a variety of audiences on an international basis, in cultivating productive relationships, and handling sensitive security situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Experience in the provision of aviation securityrelated assistance and support to State authorities, airports, airlines, etc.
• Experience as an aviation security instructor.
• Familiarity with management tools, methods, processes and techniques.
• Experience in the development and implementation of aviation security quality control programmes and in the conduct of security oversight at supervisory and management level.

1. Desirable

• Experience as an international security auditor, national inspector or assistance programme officer.
• Experience in conceptualizing, designing, implementing and reporting on assistance projects.
• Understanding of the facilitation and security issues in relation to the COVID19 pandemic.
• Ability to work effectively from home.

Essential 

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable 

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanis.

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long ter

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants.

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICS.