Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Leads, supervises and manages the work and staff of the Aviation Security and Facilitation Branch, achieving results such as: • Provide effective direction and guidance to staff. • Ensure adherence to ICAO financial and personnel regulations, policies and procedures. • Exercise overall management responsibilities, including formulating, supervising and ensuring the implementation of the triennial Business Plan and the annual operating plan. • Propose to D/ATB the annual and triennial resource requirements, as well as the resources supported by the voluntary contribution in the aviation security and facilitation fund (AVSEC/FAL fund). • Manage performance and ensure that functions and work programme are performed efficiently. • Coordinate the sections to maximize the synergy. • Communicate top-down decisions and report the follow-up results in accordance with established procedures. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Develops and executes the strategy, work programmes and activities related to Aviation Security, cybersecurity and Facilitation, under the oversight of D/ATB, achieving results such as: • Oversee and facilitate the development and revision of aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation policies, standards and recommended practices (SARPS), guidance material and studies. • Oversee the preparation and execution of the triennial business plan, the annual operating plan, work programmes and activities. • Oversee the preparation and presentation of working papers to the relevant Panels, Committees, the Air Navigation Commission, the Council, and the Assembly. Prepare for the meetings of the Aviation Security Committee (ASC) the Ad-Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC) and International Explosive Technical Commission (IETC). • Serve as the Secretary to the ASC, the AHCCC and the IETC. • Assist D/ATB, in his capacity of Secretary of the Air Transport Committee (ATC), in matters related to Facilitation. • Supervise the preparation of meetings of the AVSEC Panel, the Cybersecurity Panel, the Facilitation Panel, as well as related technical expert groups and ensure the provision of Secretariat support. • Lead the development, maintenance and execution of the ICAO Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), the Cybersecurity Strategy for Civil Aviation and its Action Plan and the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme Strategy (TRIP). • Direct the conduct of studies and research on emerging issues and make recommendations on appropriate ICAO actions. • Serve as a principal advisor to D/ATB on matters related to Aviation security, cybersecurity and Facilitation. Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Galvanizes and takes the lead on providing expert and authoritative advice on aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation policy issues to ICAO governing bodies, States, International Organizations and the aviation industry, achieving results such as: • Supervise the development and maintenance of Annex 9 and Annex 17 SARPS and related guidance material. • Undertake measures to ensure widespread awareness and observance of aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation policies, standards and recommended practices and encourage use of guidance material. • Maintain, under the oversight of D/ATB and in accordance with established agreements, liaison with other UN organizations and bodies whose activities are of importance to the critical infrastructure protection, security, cybersecurity and facilitation matters of international aviation

(UN CTED, UNOCT, UNODC, UNHCR, INTERPOL, IOM, IMO, UPU, WCO, WHO). • Liaise, negotiate and coordinate with national authorities with respect to aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation policies subjects. • Maintain high-level contacts with senior officials of States and key partner organizations to ensure effective cooperation and implement working arrangements regarding the convening of aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation events. • Keep abreast of developments and trends in aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation, and present periodic status reports to the ICAO governing bodies. • React promptly to deal with crisis situations with provision of leadership and support to States in response to significant events affecting the security, cybersecurity and facilitation of international aviation. Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Supervises and ensures the success of the Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA), achieving results such as: • Ensure that USAP-CMA programme is delivered in accordance with relevant Assembly Resolutions and Council Decisions, including the monitoring of compliance to ICAO SARPs. • Review and update, when necessary, relevant policies and rules related to the implementation of the USAP-CMA. • Liaise, negotiate and coordinate with national authorities with respect to the administrative and logistical aspects of the USAP-CMA. • Chair the Significant Security Concerns (SSeC) validation committee in charge of • Present to ICAO Council the annual report and to the Assembly the triennial report of USAP-CMA activities and results. • Collaborate with the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP–CMA) to find opportunities to improve the planning and implementation of the respective audit programs for efficient use of resources, as well as the desired strategic effect of the programs.   Function 5 (incl. Expected results) Formulates and administers the Organization’s aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation assistance strategies and oversees implementation support and capacity development activities in the areas of aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation, in coordination with the Regional Offices, the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI) and its Global Aviation Training Section (GAT), and Regional Aviation Conferences (ACAO, AFCAC, ECAC, EACAC, LACAC), achieving results such as: • Contribute to the development and implementation of the ICAO Assistance and Capacity Building Strategy for aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation matters. • Supervise the maintenance of ICAO’s Aviation Security Training Packages (ASTPs) and other cybersecurity and facilitation training materials. • As a member of the Monitoring Assistance and Review Board (MARB) provide assistance for consideration of, and decision making on, monitoring and assistance activities. • Foster partnerships and other collaborative agreements among States, industry, international organizations, and other stakeholders in proposing, developing, coordinating and managing aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation technical assistance projects. • Maintain the alignments of projects and activities with Assembly and Council decisions, ICAO policies and strategies and available resources. Function 6 (incl. Expected results) Supports the Director in planning and managing the activities of the Bureau, achieving results such as: • Deputize for D/ATB during periods of absence and/or at designated boards or committees. • Represent ICAO, as required, to act on behalf of the Director at designated international and regional meetings, conferences and symposia. • Contribute to the overall planning, development and implementation of the Bureau’s work programmes. Function 7 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Professionalism: Knowledge of international aviation conventions, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices related to aviation security and facilitation; understanding of the role of ICAO and its relationships with other UN system organizations; familiarity with the work of other related international organizations, regional and sub-regional bodies. Demonstrated ability to deal with complex issues with diplomacy and tact; ability to lead in a fast-changing environment, and setting an example. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Accountability: Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction inspiring others to pursue that same direction; Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

Essential: • An advanced level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in an aviation-related field, including a scientific or technical discipline, management, administration or in a related area.

Not available.

Essential: • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience, of which at least ten (10) in the administration or management of aviation and/or international security, cybersecurity, facilitation programmes or related area, is required. • Managerial experience at the senior executive level in a public or private sector organization, is required. • Experience at the international level or dealing with aviation security, cybersecurity or facilitation matters crossing national boundaries, is required. • Experience in managing aviation security, cybersecurity and/or facilitation related programmes and/or businesses, in multicultural environment, is required. • Experience in the development and implementation of aviation security, cybersecurity and/or facilitation standards, recommended practices and specifications, is required. Desirable: • Familiarity with ICAO projects and implementation activities related to aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation, is desirable. • Experience in conducting negotiations at the international level and in organizing and leading international meetings, is desirable. • Familiarity with ICAO annexes, policies and guidance material related to aviation security, cybersecurity and facilitation, is desirable. • Experience with corporate performance management in the public or private sector, is desirable. • Experience in public speaking and media engagement, is desirable.

Essential: • Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English. Desirable: • A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).