ICAO Roster-Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTD) 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.

Under the direction of the Director, Technical Co-operation Bureau: 

Ensure that the technical specifications and requirements for production of the e-passport in the tender dossier conform to the current ICAO/ISO specifications regarding e-passport technology, such as biometric identifier, as well as include electronic features associated with implementation of the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD) System, along with the traditional printed security features.

Develop technical evaluation criteria to be used for review and assessment of the tender proposals for production of the e-passport, with particular reference to ensuring its compliance with current ICAO MRTD specifications.

Based on the agreed criteria, conduct technical evaluation of the proposals received from potential providers of the e. passport booklets, and prepare and submit to the client a Technical Evaluation Report and Recommendations.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

1. In-depth understanding of the Machine-Readable Travel Documents (MRTD) Programme of ICAO. 
2. At least 7 years’ experience in implementing the standards and specifications in Doc 9303 (Part 1, Vol. 1 & 2). 
3. Adequate computer literacy and MS Office software skills.).

• 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).