Consultant Expert on Air Transport Facilitation, ATB

Result of Service Under the supervision of the Chief, Facilitation Section, the Expert on Air Transport Facilitation will collaborate with Aviation Medicine Section, regional offices, and relevant UN system organizations and industry experts including the Facilitation Panel working group(s) to develop a plan of action as necessary, and coordinate the implementation of the recommendations of the Facilitation Stream of the High-level Conference on COVID-19 (HLCC 2021), addressed to ICAO. In addition, the incumbent will also assess the Section’s information sharing tools/platforms and propose enhancement, if necessary.

Work Location Montreal

Expected duration It should be noted that this consultancy is to be filled for a period of eleven (11) months, with possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, security and facilitation and environmental protection.

The Facilitation (FAL) Section in the Air Transport Bureau (ATB) is one of the four Sections, charged with delivering results with respect to ICAO’s Strategic Objective – Security and Facilitation. Its primary responsibility is to develop and update Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) related to the facilitation of the international air transport system, including provisions related to protection of the health of passengers and crews and prevention of the spread of communicable disease through international air travel, found in Annex 9 — Facilitation, and to support Member States with their implementation of SARPs.

The Section manages and oversees the work programme of the Facilitation Panel (FALP) and its respective working groups, including the Air Transport Committee’s Task Force on Health Issues Outbreaks in Aviation; and directs the work of the Facilitation Division. The Section is also responsible for activities related to the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (ICAO TRIP) Strategy, which includes the development of specifications for Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTD), published as Document 9303, the work programme of the Technical Advisory Group on Machine Readable Travel Documents (TAG/TRIP) and its working groups, and the administration of the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD). It provides support to the Assembly, Council, Air Transport Committee (ATC) and the PKD Board.

The incumbent reports to the Chief, Facilitation Section from whom s/he seeks advice and guidance on complex technical and managerial issues, and may be assigned to assist projects led by other senior staff members in the Section.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Provides technical expertise, and coordinates the work to be developed and implemented in relation to FAL Stream recommendations of the HLCC 2021 addressed to ICAO, achieving results such as: - Develop a plan of action to facilitate implementation of the recommendations of FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021, addressed to ICAO. - Coordinate with relevant Bureaus, regional offices, the plan of action and implementation of the recommendations of the FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021, addressed to ICAO. - Provide inputs to facilitate draft reports for submission to ICAO Governing bodies. - Provide technical advice to facilitate draft guidance material and crisis response framework. - Draft material for Facilitation Seminars relating to implementation of the recommendations of the FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021. - Collaborate with Web Unit in the development/enhancement of relevant tools for sharing/promoting Facilitation-related guidance material, technical specifications and associated events. - Provide inputs for articles for web and social media to promote ICAO SARPs and facilitation initiatives emanating from HLCC 2021. - Maintain liaison with, and provide technical advice on Facilitation matters to, other Sections within ICAO Headquarters and to the ICAO regional offices.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Participates in relevant meetings, seminars and workshops, achieving results such as (including, but not limited to): - Advise the Chief, Facilitation Section on the correct messaging (form, format, and fora) for informing high-level stakeholders in meetings of other international organizations and at international meetings related to implementation of the recommendations of the FAL Stream of HLCC 2021, as required. - Participate in teleconference meetings with relevant Bureaus, ICAO Panels and working groups, and international organizations, such as ACI and IATA. - Arrange and chair as required, coordination meetings on the plan of action and implementation of the recommendations of the FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021. - Report to the Chief, Facilitation Section on meetings and outcomes. - Participate and provide expertise, as required, in meetings of the Task Force on health issues outbreaks in aviation.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results) Liaises with relevant ICAO Bureaus, and ICAO Regional Officers on implementation of the recommendations of the FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021, including Annex 9 regulatory framework, achieving results such as (including, but not limited to): - Provide relevant Annex 9 regulatory framework and guidance material input related to FAL Stream recommendations of the HLCC 2021, as required, to relevant international organizations such as ACI and IATA. - Provide inputs to facilitate implementation of recommendations emanating from the HLCC 2021. - Provide inputs to facilitate development of a National Aviation Plan. - Participate in activities on public health issues provided by relevant UN system organizations and other aviation stakeholders

Function 4 (incl. Expected results) Assists with promoting implementation recommendations of the FAL Stream of the HLCC 2021, achieving results such as (including, but not limited to): - Provide inputs to facilitate draft new/revised activity aligned with Facilitation Work Programme. - Coordinate development/updating of Facilitation Section’s web tools for sharing/promoting Facilitation-related information. - Assess States implementation of the HLCC 2021 recommendations addressed to them. - Provide inputs to promote cooperation between States’ Civil Aviation Authorities and public health authorities.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: First level university degree (or academic equivalent) in air transport, aviation medicine or public health is required. An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in international relations, or in a related field is desirable.

Experience: Essential - Ten (10) years or more of experience in air transport (Civil Aviation Authority, airline, airport, public health). - Familiarity with ICAO Annexes and related guidance material. - Familiarity with the aircraft and airport operating environment and relevant regulations. - Familiarity with World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations - Familiarity with interaction between the civil aviation authorities and public health authorities.

Desirable - Knowledge of planning and organizing, crisis management, and preparedness and response to a public health emergency in aviation. - Work experience in ICAO, and/or international organizations. - Knowledge of ICAO functions, organizational structure and international activities.

Language: 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 Band C varies from CAD$ 402 to CAD$ 578.

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.