JOB DESCRIPTION

The Organizational Setting

The Air Transport Bureau (ATB) carries out activities under ICAO's Strategic Goals of "Every Flight Is Protected and Secure"," Aviation Is Environmentally Sustainable", "Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All" and "The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All". It also contributes to the Goal of "No Country Left Behind". It is responsible for the provision of expert assistance required by the Assembly, Council, Air Transport Committee (ATC), Aviation Security Committee (ASC), Ad Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC), Committee on Joint Support of Air Navigation Services (JSC), Climate and Environment Committee (CEC), Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and the specialized conference, divisional, panel and working group meetings related to these three Strategic Goals.

The Aviation Security Policy (ASP) Section of Aviation Security and Facilitation (ASF), Air Transport Bureau, is responsible for developing new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relating to the security of the international air transport system; developing and updating Annex 17 – AviationSecurity; and managing and overseeing the work programme of the Aviation Security Panel (AVSECP) and its working groups, and the Cybersecurity Panel (CYSECP) and its working groups. The Section is also mandated to ensure the development of Doc 8973 – Aviation Security Manual; maintain the Technical Annex to the Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection (MEX); and provide support to the Assembly, the Council, and the Aviation Security Committee (ASC).





The incumbent reports to Aviation Security Technical Officer from whom s/he seeks advice and guidance on assignments and provides support to the Chief of the Section and other staff within ASP.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Provides timely processing of proposed amendments to Annex 17 – Aviation Security

achieving results such as:

- Establish and oversee production workflow for Annex 17 amendments.
- Draft initial working papers and correspondence relating to proposed Annex amendments.
- Evaluate, track, and monitor responses from States, Panels and Working Groups related to a proposed Annex amendment
- Manage the tracking and filing of Annex 17 differences reported by States through Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD).

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Performs quality control functions for ASP publications and guidance material

achieving results such as:

- Review, edit and format a variety of documents and publications for accuracy and completeness in accordance with ICAO prescribed style and standards.
- Assist in developing and updating aviation security and cybersecurity manuals, guidance material and other relevant documentation, and review, edit and make recommendations for improvement.
- Oversee the approval, translation and issuance process of ASP publications,



and ensure proper distribution of such publications across relevant ICAO platforms like websites, libraries and online catalogues, in accordance with ICAO prescribed policies and liaise with Languages, Publications & Conference Management (LPC), as necessary.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Provides Effective Assistance And Support To ICAO Deliberative Bodies (AVSECP And CYSECP, Their Working Groups And To The Aviation Security Committee, Council And Assembly) And To Annual Security Week Events,

achieving Results Such As:

- Provide technical and logistical assistance for meetings, including the set-up of meeting rooms and equipment, remote participation platforms and on-site support to Chairpersons, the Secretariat and delegates.
- Liaise with other offices on meeting facilities and requirements, building access and visa assistance requests for delegates.
- Coordinate the logistical and administrative arrangements for annual Security Week events, including the scheduling of sessions, participant registration and liaison with the offices and entities concerned.
- Act as focal point for enquiries from participants and States on meeting arrangements and initiate and draft correspondence in relation to AVSECP and CYSECP membership.
- Maintain membership, participant and contact lists, and administer user access to the secure portals.
- Evaluate and organize content for web publication within the secure portals and ensure that aviation security information on public and secure websites is up-to-date.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Coordinates The Preparation, Issuance And Distribution Of Documentation For States And ICAO Deliberative Bodies (AVSECP, CYSECP, ASC, Council And As

📌 Technical and Programme Associate (Montreal)
🏢 International Civil Aviation Organization
📍 Montreal