ICAO Roster-Detection Technologies and AVSEC Equipment Expert

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific 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 (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

May include some, or all, of the elements listed below: 

Assess the adequacy of existing aviation security arrangements and organization in the country taking into account the position of the state as it concerns ratification of the Tokyo, The Hague and Montreal Conventions and the need to strike a balance between AVSEC measures and facilitation of air travel, with regard to all detection technologies and AVSEC equipment.

Correct AVSEC deficiencies as revealed by the Universal ICAO Aviation Security Programme, related to detection technologies and AVSEC equipment and training on the use of such equipment.

Advise on planning and assignment of responsibilities, establishment of aviation security units and the organization required to develop or improve an aviation security programme, including any particular security problems of specific aerodromes.

Develop the details of a security plan in terms of detection technologies and AVSEC equipment and training and further aviation security documentation, where required.

Review security measures presently in use for the protection of mail and air cargo, cooperation with other states and private security agencies where relevant.

Advise and develop guidelines with regard to detection technologies and AVSEC equipment for inclusion in the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).

Review security measures taken on board aircraft in flight and anti-hijacking procedures, security devices and systems used, information and intelligence collection and dissemination procedures.

Produce planning documentation in a format for subsequent inclusion in the NCASP.

Propose any AVSEC-related detection technologies and equipment development plans for inclusion in the NCASP, including cost estimates and training plans.

Organize, prepare and present training courses.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

1. At least 7 years of professional experience in the planning, organization and implementation of security detection technologies and AVSEC equipment for the safeguarding of civil aviation, aerodromes and ground facilities. 
2. Knowledge of the principles of operation and use of security devices and equipment including surveillance, detection and intrusion alarm systems in relation to purely domestic, mixed and international regulations. 
3. Ability to organize and implement bomb threat response procedures. anti-hijacking procedures and other aerodrome security measures. 
4. Working knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relevant to the aviation security specialty; i.e., ICAO Annex 17 to the Convention on ICAO (Chicago Convention), ICAO Security Manual for the Safeguarding of Civil Aviation from Acts of Unlawful Interference (Doc 8973).

• A good command of oral and written English.

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

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

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based 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 (ICSC).