Logistics and Supply Chain Expert (OPAS)

Role Overview

Logistics and Supply Chain Expert (OPAS) with ICAO, assigned to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)/Aviation Security Sector under ICAO TCP project number SAU22801. The Expert will work within the GACA structure under the direct leadership and supervision of assigned superiors.

Company Overview

ICAO is a United Nations specialized agency. The Expert will be assigned to GACA's Aviation Security Sector, specifically supporting the General Manager of the General Department of Cargo Security & Logistics Facilities Security.

Role Purpose

To improve aviation security and quality assurance, create aviation strategies, and optimize programs to achieve national goals, enhance compliance with international and national standards, and implement ICAO's and GACA's strategic security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Regulatory Support

• Provide specialized technical expertise to support development, implementation and continuous enhancement of ICAO Annex 17 SARPs and GACA Aviation Security Regulations within the national aviation security regulatory and oversight framework.
• Contribute to development and strengthening of the State Aviation Security Program (NASP), the National Aviation Security Oversight System, and associated aviation security regulations, policies, technical guidance and oversight methodologies.
• Provide technical support for development, enhancement and regulatory oversight of the National Known Consignor Program in alignment with ICAO SARPs and national aviation security requirements.
• Support development of technical oversight tools, performance indicators and data-driven monitoring mechanisms to enhance aviation security compliance and oversight effectiveness.
• Support development and enhancement of aviation security data systems, risk-based oversight methodologies and technical performance monitoring to enable evidence-based regulatory decision-making.

Capacity Building & Oversight

• Provide technical support and capacity building to strengthen regulatory oversight of aviation security across key domains including air cargo and mail, airport catering, duty free operations, aviation-related facilities, Regulated Agents (RA) and Known Consignors (KC).
• Support national readiness and continuous improvement activities for the ICAO Universal Security Audit Program – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA), with particular focus on air cargo and aviation supply chain security entities (Regulated Agents, Known Consignors, catering and duty-free facilities).

Assessment & Governance

• Conduct technical assessments of the State aviation security system considering the State's obligations under the Tokyo, Hague and Montreal Conventions and the need to balance security and facilitation of air transport.
• Provide expert advice on aviation security governance, including roles, responsibilities and organizational arrangements required to strengthen the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP).
• Provide technical input to strengthen regulatory requirements and oversight related to air cargo and mail, airport catering, aviation supplies, Regulated Agents (RA) and Known Consignors (KC), in coordination with relevant national stakeholders and international partners.

Planning & Documentation

• Support development and enhancement of aviation security plans, regulatory documentation and technical guidance for inclusion in the NCASP and related aviation security regulations.
• Support development of aviation security planning documentation for integration into the NCASP and national aviation security framework.

Workforce Development & Training

• Provide technical input to aviation security workforce planning, including competency frameworks, training strategies and capacity development plans.
• Design and deliver aviation security training programs, workshops and knowledge-transfer activities to strengthen national aviation security capabilities.
• Design, develop and deliver specialized aviation security training program for GACA personnel to support effective implementation of ICAO SARPs and national aviation security regulations.

Inspection & Audit Programs

• Develop and enhance aviation security inspection and audit programs, methodologies and guidance materials in line with ICAO and GACA aviation security oversight requirements.
• Provide technical support to inspection and audit activities and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives to strengthen national aviation security oversight capabilities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Regularly coordinate with relevant departments across the Aviation Security Sector to ensure alignment with GACA's operational and regulatory objectives.
• Engage with key external stakeholders including logistics zone operators, air cargo ground handling agents, inflight catering operators, airports, and airlines, representing GACA's interests in matters related to logistics and supply chain security.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• University degree in Aviation Security or related fields is required.

Professional Experience

• At least ten years of experience in an airline, airport, government or civil aviation organization with supervisory and instructional experience in air and ground security matters.
• Proven experience in planning, organization and implementation of security practices for safeguarding civil aviation, aerodromes and facilities, appreciation of the legal basis of AVSEC and restricted articles regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of operation and use of security devices and equipment including surveillance, detection and intrusion alarm systems in relation to purely domestic, mixed and international regulations.
• Ability to organize and implement bomb threat response procedures, anti-hijacking procedures and other aerodrome security measures.
• Working knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relevant to the Aviation Security specialty, including ICAO Annex 17 to the Convention on ICAO (Chicago Convention) and ICAO Security Manual for the Safeguarding of Civil Aviation from Acts of Unlawful Interference (Doc 8973).
• Familiarity with ICAO AVSEC Training Program and ICAO Annexes 6, 9, 14 and 18.
• Knowledge of principles of operation of TSA, EU and UK regulations.
• Experience of working in the environment of a developing country is desirable.
• Experience and qualification in training trainees.

Languages

• A good command of functional reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.

Skills & Competencies

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; motivated by professional concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Judgement and Decision-Making: Identifies key issues in complex situations and reaches the heart of problems quickly; gathers relevant information before making decisions; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with awareness of impact on others and the Organization; proposes courses of action based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that proposed actions will satisfy expressed and underlying needs; makes tough decisions when necessary.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to office work; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation and profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Additional Information

• Remuneration: P5 STEP 1
• No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.