Aviation Cybersecurity Officer, ATB

UNDP

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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 and the Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), 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 Secretariat 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 fora 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 industry organizations. 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 directly to the Aviation Cybersecurity Officer in the ASP Section from whom s/he seeks advice and guidance on assignments and provides support to the other staff and consultants. It is expected that the incumbent will work autonomously, consulting and collaborating with the Chief of the ASP section, other ASF staff and with staff of other ICAO Bureaus and Regional Offices, as necessary. In this context, the incumbent is expected to support the organization’s work programme on aviation cybersecurity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Supports the development of policies and guidance on aviation cybersecurity, achieving results such as:

• Contribute to the development of Standards, Recommended Practices, policy documents, and guidance material on topics related to aviation cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with Secretariat entities across the Organization on various aviation cybersecurity matters.
• Conduct necessary research as required to support the preparation of an array of reports, papers and other documents.
• Support the review of, and provision of comments on, ICAO provisions and guidance material related to aviation cybersecurity.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Supports the development and implementation of ICAO aviation cybersecurity work programme, achieving results such as:

• Contribute in a timely manner to documents required for meetings of the Assembly, the Council, the Air Navigation Commission, the Aviation Security Committee, the Ad-hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee, the Aviation Security Panel and its working groups, the Cybersecurity Panel and its working groups, and other expert groups of the Organization.
• Draft correspondence (including State letters) and technical information for transmission to Member States and stakeholders.
• Support the continuous promotion of ICAO’s global aviation cybersecurity framework, including the Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy and the Cybersecurity Action Plan.
• Support the organization’s efforts to monitor States’ implementation of the Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy.
• Support the development of capacity building initiatives, in coordination with relevant Bureaus and Sections.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Contributes to the work of the Cybersecurity Panel (CYSECP) and its subsidiary bodies, and the Ad-Hoc Cybersecurity Coordination Committee (AHCCC), achieving results such as:

• Contribute to the planning and organization of the work programmes of the CYSECP and the AHCCC.
• Contribute to the development of documentation and Secretariat papers for the meetings of these entities.
• Support the coordination with relevant expert groups across the Organization to ensure coordination of the work on aviation cybersecurity.
• Contribute to the production of meeting reports and timely dissemination of effective statements and presentation of outcomes to relevant other bodies of ICAO.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Contributes to the development and delivery of outreach and capacity-building initiatives to expand global awareness and implementation of ICAO’s aviation cybersecurity objectives and activities, achieving results such as:

• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of accurate and effective statements, speeches, and presentations as required at Headquarters and regional events on aviation cybersecurity.
• Support ICAO contributions on aviation cybersecurity topics for various progress reports, including relevant UN bodies, in coordination with concerned ICAO Sections.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of events and activities that raise awareness on aviation cybersecurity.
• Support the development of aviation cybersecurity training and capacity building initiatives, in coordination with relevant Bureaus and Sections.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in aviation, security, information technology, engineering, computer science, or related field, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in aviation, security, information technology, engineering, computer science, or related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Professional experience

Essential

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the civil aviation sector, preferably involving the development of policies and guidance related to aviation cybersecurity.
• Experience in developing policy papers and/or guidance material, preferably focused on aviation cybersecurity topics.
• Experience in/knowledge of safety, security, and air navigation aspects of civil aviation.

Desirable

• Experience in managing cyber threats and risks.
• Experience in coordinating and/or implementing emergency response planning and crisis management policies.
• Experience in communicating technical and high-level information to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience with organizing and managing international meetings, including meetings, conferences, symposia and workshops.

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, Spanish).

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Knowledge of various components of the air transport system (such as regulators, airlines, airports and other service providers), and their inter-relationships. Familiarity with the role of other international bodies affecting air transport matters. Good knowledge of the air transport regulatory framework. Good knowledge of risk management techniques. Good knowledge of ICAO global plans (GANP, GASP, GASeP, the Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy and the Cybersecurity Action Plan). Ability to write clearly and concisely and to present verbal reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of 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.

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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the 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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

It should be noted that this post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 2 years (first year is probationary for an external candidate).

ICAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities or offices of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the ICAO service code.

ICAO staff members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. In this connection, ICAO has incorporated the 2013 Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service into the ICAO Personnel Instructions.

ICAO offers an attractive benefit package to its employees in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

The statutory retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

Remuneration

Level P-3 Net Base Salary per annum + Post Adjustment (net) per annum USD $70,212 USD $23,240

(*) Post Adjustment is subject to change.