Organizational context The Air Transport Bureau (ATB) is responsible for activities related to ICAO's Strategic Goals concerning aviation safety, environmental sustainability, seamless mobility, and economic development. The Aviation Security Policy (ASP) Section within ATB develops and updates aviation security standards, manages work programmes for aviation security panels, and supports ICAO governing bodies. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Aviation Security and Cybersecurity Policy Section.
Job purpose To provide strategic advice and substantive support for the Third High-level Conference on Aviation Security (HLCAS/3), including its preparation, follow-up, and the development of implementation roadmaps. The role also supports the evolution of the Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) and the work of the Aviation Security Panel (AVSECP).
Responsibilities Provide strategic advice and support for HLCAS/3 preparations, including drafting documents, supporting consultations, and providing advice during the conference. Support follow-up actions and develop an implementation roadmap for HLCAS/3 outcomes. Assist in organizing the AVSECP/38 and its work programme, ensuring alignment with HLCAS/3 outcomes. Support the review and evolution of the Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP),
including developing proposals for refinement and consulting with stakeholders.
Education A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in aviation, international relations, law, public administration, security management, or a related field is required. Desirable experience includes supporting high-level international conferences, contributing to ICAO governing bodies, and addressing issues at the interface of aviation security with other disciplines.
Work experience At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in aviation security policy, regulation, oversight, or international aviation governance, with substantial experience providing senior-level strategic advice. Desirable experience includes supporting high-level international conferences, contributing to ICAO panels and working groups, and addressing interdisciplinary aviation security issues.
Skills Strategic advice, aviation security policy, international aviation governance, conference preparation and support, document drafting and review, stakeholder consultation, work programme management, policy development, risk assessment.
Required languages English
Desired languages Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
📌 Senior Consultant ASP (Montreal)
🏢 ICAO
📍 Montreal