Logistics and Supply Chain Expert (OPAS)

Job Description The Organizational Setting ICAO OPAS Expert will be assigned to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)/Aviation Security Sector under ICAO TCP project Number SAU22801). The Expert will be assigned to carry out his/her respected duties and responsibilities established within this specific job description and he/she will be under the direct leadership and supervision of assigned superiors, within GACA structure. Major Duties And Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results) Under The Direction Of a Designated General Manager (Air Cargo & Logistic Security) Within GACA/Aviation Security Sector, Assist To Improve Security As Well As Quality Assurance, Create Aviation Strategies And Optimize Programs With The Objectives Of Achieving National Goals, Enhancing Effective Compliance With International And National Standards And Implementation Of ICAO’s And GACA’s Strategic Security Objectives • Provide specialized technical expertise to support the 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 the 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 the development, enhancement and regulatory oversight of the National Known Consignor Program in alignment with ICAO SARPs and national aviation security requirements. • 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 the development of technical oversight tools, performance indicators and data-driven monitoring mechanisms to enhance aviation security compliance and oversight effectiveness. • 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). • Support the development and enhancement of aviation security data systems, risk-based oversight methodologies and technical performance monitoring to enable evidence-based regulatory decision-making. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) • 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). • Support the development and enhancement of aviation security plans, regulatory documentation and technical guidance for inclusion in the NCASP and related aviation security regulations. • 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. • Support the development of aviation security planning documentation for integration into the NCASP and national aviation security framework. • 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. Function 3 (incl. Expected results) • Design, develop and deliver specialized aviation security training program for GACA personnel to support the effective implementation of ICAO SARPs and national aviation security regulations. • 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. Impact of The Outcome of the Position The cooperation provided under this Project aims to reinforce the GACA capacity to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective civil aviation services through the input of ICAO Advisers and Consultants in specialized disciplines to: address specific problems arising from the introduction of new technologies; develop a manpower and training plan, as well as a career progression plan, which will provide sound guidance for management decisions affecting the hiring, training, promotion and retention of its highly trained personnel. Work Relations and Contacts The Logistics and Supply Chain Security Expert will operate under the direct supervision of the General Manager, General Department of Cargo Security & Logistics Facilities Security at GACA. In carrying out the assigned duties, the Expert will regularly coordinate with relevant departments across the Aviation Security Sector to ensure alignment with GACA's operational and regulatory objectives. With regard to external relations, the Expert will engage, as required, 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. COMPETENCIES Professionalism: 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. 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. 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

Major Duties And Responsibilities: Function 1 – Under the Direction Of a Designated General Manager (Air Cargo & Logistic Security) Within GACA/Aviation Security Sector, assist to improve security as well as quality assurance, create aviation strategies and optimize programs with objectives of achieving national goals, enhancing compliance with international and national standards and implementation of ICAO’s and GACA’s strategic security objectives. Provide specialized technical expertise to support the 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 the 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 the development, enhancement and regulatory oversight of the National Known Consignor Program in alignment with ICAO SARPs and national aviation security requirements. 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 the development of technical oversight tools, performance indicators and data-driven monitoring mechanisms to enhance aviation security compliance and oversight effectiveness. 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). Support the development and enhancement of aviation security data systems, risk-based oversight methodologies and technical performance monitoring to enable evidence-based regulatory decision-making. Function 2 – 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). Support the development and enhancement of aviation security plans, regulatory documentation and technical guidance for inclusion in the NCASP and related aviation security regulations. 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. Support the development of aviation security planning documentation for integration into the NCASP and national aviation security framework. 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. Function 3 – Design, develop and deliver specialized aviation security training program for GACA personnel to support the effective implementation of ICAO SARPs and national aviation security regulations. 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.