Senior Consultant ASP

ICAO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Transport Bureau at ICAO in Montreal seeks a senior adviser to support the Third High-level Conference on Aviation Security (HLCAS/3) and GASeP evolution. The role focuses on steering conference preparations, drafting documents, and coordinating consultations with stakeholders.

You will develop implementation roadmaps for HLCAS/3 outcomes, manage the AVSECP work programme, and ensure alignment with ICAO governance and security policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aviation, international relations, law, public administration, security management, or related field.
• Fifteen years of senior-level experience in aviation security policy or governance.
• Experience supporting high-level international conferences and ICAO bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support for HLCAS/3 preparations, including drafting documents and consultations.
• Support follow-up actions and develop roadmaps for HLCAS/3 outcomes.
• Assist in organizing the AVSECP/38 and aligning work programmes with outcomes.
• Contribute to GASeP evolution and stakeholder consultations.

Skills

Strategic advice

Aviation security policy

International aviation governance

Conference preparation

Document drafting and review

Stakeholder consultation

Work programme management

Policy development

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aviation, international relations, law, public administration, security management, or related field

Job description

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