[Hiring] Consultant supporting the Task Force on USAP @UNDP

Role Description

The Aviation Security Audit (ASA) Section is responsible for managing and implementing the ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme’s continuous monitoring approach (USAP-CMA), aimed at promoting global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of Member States’ aviation security performance.

The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the ASA Section (C/ASA) and is expected to perform the majority of work remotely, with occasional travel required.

• Develop the USAP way forward, achieving results such as:
  • Review the current USAP-CMA and define evidence-based options for its future direction.
  • Facilitate a structured review of the programme’s methodology, tools, processes and reporting mechanisms.
  • Analyse feedback and proposals from Member States and other stakeholders.
  • Develop clear, risk-informed options that strengthen alignment among relevant Standards.
  • Enhance the programme’s outcomes and usefulness to States.
  • Identify approaches to improve audit preparation and follow-up to corrective action plans.
  • Assess implications, benefits, risks and resource requirements of proposed enhancements.
  • Prepare concise recommendations and supporting material for consideration by relevant bodies.
  • Propose a clear pathway for implementation and further decision-making.
• Support the work of the TF-USAP, achieving results such as:
  • Draft meeting documentation, agendas, summaries, reports, and decision-support material.
  • Support the consolidation and analysis of inputs from TF-USAP members and stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing working papers and presentations for relevant forums.
  • Facilitate coordination between various ICAO groups and TF-USAP members.
  • Track TF-USAP decisions, action items, timelines and deliverables.
  • Support the development of clear communication products for Member States.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A first-level university degree in combination with five (5) additional years of qualifying experience in aviation security, risk management or a related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Considerable experience (10 years or more) in an aviation security or civil aviation environment, including 5 years in progressively responsible positions related to oversight and/or management of international civil aviation security activities.
• Certified USAP-CMA auditor.
• Familiarity with Annex 17 – Security Standards and related guidance material.
• Significant experience in the development, preparation and conduct of security-related technical assessments/audits.
• Experience in communicating technical and high-level information to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience in developing policy papers and/or guidance material (preferably focused on aviation cybersecurity topics).
• Desirable: Experience with organizing and managing international meetings, including conferences, symposia, and workshops.
• Desirable: Experience in project management.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Annex 9 – Facilitation Standards and related guidance material.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

• This consultancy is to be filled for a period of eleven (11) months.
• This is a full-time position.
• The daily rate for Band C varies from CA$ 402 to CA$ 578.