Passenger data expert

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

Job summary

UN Atlas in Montreal, Canada, seeks an experienced technical advisor to provide and coordinate country-specific assistance for API and PNR implementation, develop tools, and guide States in implementing data exchange systems. The role emphasizes technical guidance, capacity building, and policy development framed by international standards (UN/EDIFACT PAXLST, PNRGOV) and strong inter-agency collaboration.

Experience in readiness assessments, gap analyses, and legislative support is preferred,

Qualifications

• Experience with API/PNR issues and data exchange.
• Ability to develop tools, methodologies and guidance materials.
• Experience in policy development and inter-agency cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance for API and PNR implementation, including readiness assessments and gap analyses.
• Develops tools, methodologies and guidance materials for implementation.
• Assists states in establishing Passenger Data Single Window arrangements and strengthening capabilities.
• Coordinates and monitors implementation activities with regional and international partners.

Skills

API & PNR implementation

Technical assistance delivery

Capacity building

Stakeholder coordination

UN/EDIFACT PAXLST

Education

First level university degree (intl affairs / business / CS / eng)

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Organizational context: The Air Transport Bureau (ATB) supports Security and Facilitation; Economic Development of Air Transport; and Environmental Protection. The Aviation Security, Cybersecurity and Facilitation Branch (ATB/ASF) contributes to the development and coordination of a global policy and legal framework for international civil aviation. The Facilitation (FAL) Section within ATB/ASF is responsible for the development and update of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) related to the facilitation of the international air transport system, and for supporting Member States with their implementation. The Section also manages activities related to the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (ICAO TRIP) Strategy.

Job purpose: To provide and coordinate country-specific technical assistance for the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems, develop and maintain tools to support this assistance, and provide specialized technical guidance to Member States.

Responsibilities: Provides technical assistance for API and PNR implementation, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and support for legislation and regulations. Develops tools, methodologies, and guidance materials for implementation. Assists states in establishing Passenger Data Single Window arrangements and strengthening operational and targeting capabilities. Coordinates and monitors implementation support activities, promoting progress and regional cooperation.

Education: First level university degree, preferably in international affairs, business administration, computer science, engineering, or a related field. An advanced level university degree is desirable.

Work experience: Considerable experience (preferably 10 years or more) in Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) related issues. Experience with automated data processing systems and electronic data exchange. Technical expertise related to the UN/EDIFACT PAXLST Message and PNRGOV Guidelines. Experience in evaluation.

Skills: Technical assistance delivery, training, capacity building, inspection of state models in facilitation, API and PNR systems, automated data processing, electronic data exchange, UN/EDIFACT PAXLST Message, PNRGOV Guidelines, legal and administrative framework development, operational and technical requirements definition, border management, inter-agency cooperation.

Required languages: English, French

Desired languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish