ICAO Roster-ePassport Specialist

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.

This expert will be responsible for systems analysis of identity management, civil registration and ePassport issuance.

Also act as an analyst at the requirements field level, basic processes and systems modelling of related electronic

passport systems and facilities.

Analysis of the operation of existing passports, processes and operation and management of identification.

Analysis of the operation current passport issuance process and the status of the operation.

Introduction of the design of the operation and of the issuance process for the establishment of ePassport.

Security design (key management - Public Key Infrastructure - PKI) in the standard ePassport system as recommended by ICAO and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Define business requirements for the implementation of the ePassport operating system, and to contribute in their field for the development of terms of reference for international bidding.

Analysis "as is" (legacy system and analysis of facilities).

Propose a transition plan to issue passports.

Model "to be" (design proposal specifications) to be considered in the bidding documents. 

Development of project proposal document for the next phase of activities.

Proposed technical specifications for international bidding.

Progress Reports.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• At least five (5) years of experience in implementation of e-passport systems or related fields. 
• Advanced knowledge of various systems related to the implementation of ePassport systems. 
• Knowledge of standards and recommended practices, procedures and manuals of ICAO. 
• Ability to act as an analyst at the field level, requirements, basic processes and related systems modelling ePassport system, facilities and product integration.

• 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).