Aviation Cybersecurity Training Consultant

Contract

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Result of Service

Perform the duties as described.

The position will have a positive impact on ICAO’s leadership in addressing the challenges of aviation cybersecurity.

The incumbent promotes the development and implementation of ICAO provisions, guidance and best practices related to the cyber protection and resilience of critical data, information, and systems used for civil aviation purposes from cyber threats that may jeopardize the safety, security, efficiency, and/or capacity of civil aviation.

Work Location

Montréal and/or Working remotely

Expected duration

It should be noted that this consultancy is to be filled for an initial period of 11 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Aviation Security Policy (ASP) Section of Aviation Security and Facilitation (ASF), Air Transport Bureau (ATB), is responsible for policy development related to security of the international air transport system, including developing and updating Annex 17 – Aviation Security, managing the work programme of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Panel and its working groups, managing the continued development of aviation security guidance material including Doc 8973 – Aviation Security Manual, Doc 10084 – Risk Assessment Manual for Civil Aircraft Operations Over or Near Conflict Zones and Doc 10108 – Aviation Security Global Risk Context Statement; and providing support to the Assembly, the Council, and the Aviation Security Committee (ASC).

The ASP Section is also responsible for policy development with regards to aviation cybersecurity in international civil aviation, including: • Developing and updating the Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy and the Cybersecurity Action Plan; • Managing the work of the Cybersecurity Panel and the Ad Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC); • Developing aviation cybersecurity guidance material; • Ensuring the international air law framework is adequate to address cyber-attacks against civil aviation; • Raising awareness in different for a on the importance of addressing cybersecurity in civil aviation; • Supporting aviation cybersecurity discussions on the national, regional, and global levels; and • Developing aviation cybersecurity capacity building and implementation support initiatives for States and the wider aviation community.

In addition, the ASP Section is responsible for fostering cooperation on security matters with other United Nations agencies and international bodies. Among the many entities with which the ASP Section coordinates its work are the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).

The incumbent reports to the Aviation Cybersecurity Officer of the ASP Section, from whom he/she seeks advice and guidance on assignments and provides support to the other staff and Consultants. It is expected that the incumbent works autonomously, consulting and collaborating with other ASP staff and with staff of different ICAO Bureaus, as necessary. The incumbent works closely with the Global Aviation Training (GAT) section in order to follow ICAO Training Policies, methodologies and processes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Develops the ICAO aviation cybersecurity training programme, achieving results such as:

• Reviews, in coordination with the GAT and ISD-SEC, the ICAO Aviation Cybersecurity Training Roadmap to provide a clear direction, goal, objectives, learning outcomes, and course development schedule for ICAO aviation cybersecurity training development. • Reviews existing training material, and develops new training material according to the updated roadmap, taking advantage of the guidance developed by the Cybersecurity Panel and of the ICAO Cybersecurity Action Plan; • Identifies the necessary requirements to develop and deliver aviation cybersecurity training, including trainer competencies for each course, necessary knowledge-skills-attitudes, assessment, trainer certification process and requirements, and quality control processes; • Collaborates with the GAT for the development of ICAO Aviation Cybersecurity Implementation Package (iPack); and • Develops aviation cybersecurity training modules for ICAO Regional Officers to allow them to support States and stakeholders in implementing the provisions of the ICAO Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy and the associated Action Plan; • Delivers aviation cybersecurity training courses developed, as requested and as per ICAO instructors’ qualification process.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Assist in developing the work of the Cybersecurity Panel (CYSECP) and the Ad-Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC), achieving results such as:

• Supports the planning and organization of the work programmes of the CYSECP and the AHCCC; • Contributes to the aviation cybersecurity training programme guidance developed by the Cybersecurity Panel; • Develops documentation and Secretariat papers for the meetings of these entities; and • Produces meeting reports and timely dissemination of effective statements and presentations of outcomes to other relevant ICAO bodies.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Educational background:

A first-level university degree in a field related to aviation, cybersecurity, information technology, engineering, computer science or other related discipline, is required.

An educational background or a university diploma in educational technology is desirable. If this is not the case, the incumbent will need to complete the ICAO Training Developers course and Training Instructors course.

Professional Experience and Knowledge:

• Five years or more experience in the development of guidance and training material, preferably related to cybersecurity training programmes in civil aviation, is essential. • At least 3 years experience in developing training programmes and courses, in a civil aviation context, is essential. • Knowledge of ICAO capacity building and training processes and procedures, is essential. • Experience in communicating technical and high-level information to a wide range of audiences, is essential. • Experience in developing policy papers and/or guidance material (preferably focused on aviation cybersecurity topics), is essential. • Experience in/knowledge of safety, security, and air navigation aspects of civil aviation, is desirable. • Experience with organizing and managing international meetings, including conferences, symposia, and workshops, is desirable. • Experience in project management, is desirable.

Languages

Essential:

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable:

• A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Additional Information

Please note that the daily rate for this position is CAD400$.

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.