Consultant supporting the Task Force on USAP

ICAO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAO’s Aviation Security Audit (ASA) Section is seeking to advance the USAP-CMA framework. The role focuses on developing the forward path of USAP, reviewing methodology, and analyzing stakeholder feedback to strengthen credibility and value for Member States.

The candidate should have extensive aviation security experience, be a certified USAP-CMA auditor, and be adept at drafting policy guidance. This on-site Montreal position offers international collaboration.

Qualifications

• A first-level university degree is required; an advanced degree may be accepted in lieu of additional degree.
• 10+ years in aviation security or civil aviation, including oversight/management of international security activities.
• Certified USAP-CMA auditor status required.
• Familiarity with Annex 17 Standards essential.
• Experience developing and conducting security-related audits/assessments.
• Experience communicating technical information and developing policy papers/guidance.
• Desirable: organizing international meetings and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop options for the future direction of the USAP-CMA.
• Review USAP methodology and tools for improvements.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and propose enhancements.
• Draft meeting documentation and consolidate inputs.
• Develop working papers and facilitate coordination.
• Track decisions and follow up on actions.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Aviation security

Risk management

Audit and assessment

Policy development

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Annex 17/9 standards

Education

First-level university degree

Advanced degree alternative (5+ yrs exp)

Job description

Organizational context:

The Aviation Security Audit (ASA) Section within the Air Transport Bureau (ATB) manages and implements the ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme’s continuous monitoring approach (USAP-CMA) to promote global aviation security through auditing and monitoring Member States' aviation security performance.

Job purpose:

To support the Task Force on USAP by developing the USAP way forward and facilitating its review, aiming to strengthen the programme's credibility, effectiveness, and value to Member States.

Responsibilities:

Develop options for the future direction of the USAP-CMA, review its methodology and tools, analyze stakeholder feedback, and propose enhancements. Support the Task Force by drafting meeting documentation, consolidating inputs, developing working papers, facilitating coordination, and tracking decisions. Perform other assigned duties.

Education:

A first-level university degree is required. A degree combined with five additional years of qualifying experience in aviation security, risk management, or a related field may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work experience:

Considerable experience (10+ years) in aviation security or civil aviation, including 5 years in oversight/management of international aviation security activities. Must be a Certified USAP-CMA auditor. Familiarity with Annex 17 Standards and related guidance material is essential. Significant experience in developing and conducting security-related technical assessments/audits is required. Experience communicating technical information and developing policy papers/guidance material is also required. Desirable experience includes organizing international meetings and project management.

Skills:

Aviation security, risk management, audit and assessment, policy development, technical communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, familiarity with Annex 17 and Annex 9 Standards.

Required languages:

English

Desired languages:

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish