Logistics and Supply Chain Expert (OPAS)
Overview
Provide specialized technical expertise to support the development, implementation, and enhancement of aviation security regulations and programs. The role involves contributing to national aviation security strategies and optimizing programs to achieve national goals and compliance with international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized technical expertise to support the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of ICAO Annex 17 SARPs and GACA Aviation Security Regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Support national readiness and continuous improvement activities for the ICAO Universal Security Audit Program – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA).
- Support the development and enhancement of aviation security data systems, risk-based oversight methodologies and technical performance monitoring.
- Conduct technical assessments of the State aviation security system.
- Provide expert advice on aviation security governance.
- Support the development and enhancement of aviation security plans, regulatory documentation and technical guidance.
- 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).
- Support the development of aviation security planning documentation.
- Provide technical input to aviation security workforce planning.
- Design and deliver aviation security training programs, workshops and knowledge-transfer activities.
- Design, develop and deliver specialized aviation security training program for GACA personnel.
- Develop and enhance aviation security inspection and audit programs, methodologies and guidance materials.
- Provide technical support to inspection and audit activities and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives.
Required Experience
At least ten years of experience in an airline, airport, government or civil aviation organization with supervisory and instructional experience in air and ground security matters. Proven experience in the planning, organization and implementation of security practices for the safeguarding of civil aviation, aerodromes and facilities, appreciation of the legal basis of AVSEC and restricted articles regulations. Knowledge of the principles of operation and use of security devices and equipment including surveillance, detection and intrusion alarm systems in relation to purely domestic, mixed and international regulations. Ability to organize and implement bomb threat response procedures. anti-hijacking procedures and other aerodrome security measures. Working knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relevant to the Aviation Security specialty, i.e., ICAO Annex 17 to the Convention on ICAO (Chicago Convention), ICAO Security Manual for the Safeguarding of Civil Aviation from Acts of Unlawful Interference (Doc 8973). Familiarity with ICAO AVSEC Training Program and ICAO Annexes 6, 9, 14 and 18. Knowledge of the principles of operation of TSA, EU & UK regulations. Experience of working in the environment of a developing country is desirable. Experience and qualification of training the trainees.
Qualifications
University degree in Aviation security or related fields is required.
