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**IMPLEMENTATION AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTORATE

CAPACITY DELIVERY SUB-DIRECTORATE

SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY UNIT**

UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme

Training Expert on air cargo control and passenger

1. INTRODUCTION

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is an independent intergovernmental body, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC), whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs services across the globe. The WCO represents 187 Customs administrations that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. As the global centre of Customs expertise, the WCO is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters.

As a forum for dialogue and exchange of experiences between national Customs delegates, the WCO offers its Members a range of Conventions and other international instruments, as well as technical assistance and training services provided either directly by the Secretariat, or with its participation. The Secretariat also actively supports its Members in their endeavours to modernize and build capacity within their national Customs administrations, as well as foster international cooperation amongst them.

2. OVERVIEW

The WCO Capacity Delivery Sub-Directorate is tasked to support WCO Members in their mandate to fight illicit trade across borders in all its forms, including revenue fraud. The primary reason that most transnational criminal organizations engage in their illicit activities is to generate premium profits due to the illegal nature of their activities.

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The WCO realizes that Customs Services (“Customs”) are uniquely positioned to serve as the primary sentinel at international borders and inland ports of entry, as an important Customs mandate is to identify and prevent the movement of smuggled, restricted or prohibited goods in the global supply chain across the international borders.

In support of the global law enforcement and regulatory effort to fight illicit trade at cross-border level, the WCO has joined up with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to implement a dedicated programme on illicit trade in cargo, the Container Control Programme. This programme is now included in the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) following its merger with the AIRCOP Project in 2024.

3. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Container Control Programme (CCP) was established in 2004 by the WCO and the UNODC. Its mission is to build capacity in countries seeking to improve risk management, supply chain security and trade facilitation in seaports, dry ports, airports, railways and land border crossings.

CCP accomplishes this by establishing dedicated inter-agency Port Control and Air Cargo Control Units composed of customs authorities, national police, anti-narcotics forces and other relevant agencies who are subsequently trained in risk assessment, detection and inspection techniques. The field operations of CCP span ten regional and two country offices globally.

The CCP covers the full range of illicit trade in the air cargo mode, ranging from drug smuggling to strategic goods. All these forms of illicit trade generate enormous profits for organized crime structures and massive losses on revenue for the government. The CCP seeks to strengthen the capacities of the respective national law enforcement entities to intensify cooperation with the Port Control Units (PCUs) and Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs) established in the framework of the programme and to improve the risk profiling and detection capacities of the officials working in the PCUs and ACCUs on illicit trade and passengers.

4. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the assignment are as follows:

  • Developing and updating training curriculum and materials including e-learning module;
  • Delivering technical assistance and capacity building;
  • Raising awareness on global security challenges and Customs’ important role on the issue;
  • Deploying and monitoring of technical equipment for inspection; and
  • Conducting operational activities, and fostering the stakeholder relations including with private sector.

5. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Technical Officer in charge of CCP, the Training Expert on air cargo and passenger control will focus on the following key activities:

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i. Capacity building, training and technical assistance activities:

(a) Developing training curricula to profile and select high-risk air cargo shipments and passengers, for use by officials selected by their national Governments to form the inter-agency Air Cargo Control Units. Developing new syllabus material, planning, organizing, coordinating and delivering training courses on risk profiling and air cargo control;
(b) Assessing current and previous training activities on the risk-based approach to select air cargo shipments for physical examinations; establishing a plan for implementation of improved measures; initiating, coordinating and contributing to the development of new training syllabus to support and sustain the Programme goals and outputs;
(c) Organizing, conducting and implementing training courses, seminars, working groups, and workshops in coordination with the programme partner UNODC. Participating as a trainer and resource person and delivering presentations as required;
(d) Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of specific training plans; validating the supply of special equipment and monitor their use; preparing as directed jointly, with the Programme staff, all necessary progress reports and project segment implementation delivery rate reports;
(e) Supporting and promoting the expansion of the CCP air cargo segment and passenger's activities to new countries and help secure Government agreement; identifying partners to join the CCP;
(f) Undertaking general and administrative arrangements, including preparing funding requests, and liaising with national authorities and international organizations; undertaking fundraising activities and identifying sponsors, and following-up on outreach or correspondence with potential contributors;
(g) Promoting WCO's portfolio of expertise and services under all mandate areas.

ii. Operational activities:

(a) Assisting the Programme manager in scoping activities and country visits; and
(b) Organizing and coordinating law enforcement operations.

iii. Reporting and analysis activities:

(a) Contributing effectively to regular reporting activities and drafting substantive analysis;
(b) Collaborate with Data Analyst to ensure effective collection and use of data analysis in deliverables ; and
(c) Supporting the development and operation of communication platforms of the WCO.

iv. Communication activities:

(a) Marketing and promoting the CCP, including production of publications and communication material;

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(b) Supporting the development and operation of communications platforms of the WCO; and
(c) Liaising with Programme participants, partners and key stakeholders in a demanding context.

v. Any other project-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

6. EDUCATION

Higher education degree or equivalent by experience, and any appropriate additional trainings.

7. EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 10 (ten) years' relevant experience in risk-based working methodology (profiling), with a focus on law enforcement, organized crime, drug trafficking in border management, is required;
  • Experience delivering training, with practical classroom and on-site experience in risk-based working methodology, including the use of techniques and risk indicators for the selection of air cargo and passengers, is required;
  • Experience in development of training material and training experience in the area of risk profiling, air cargo and passenger control is required;
  • Experience with development projects benefitting Asia, Latin America and Africa is considered an asset;
  • Customs law enforcement is required and border security background is highly desirable;
  • Experience in organization of workshops or events at national and regional level and skills in related logistics;
  • Knowledge of the functioning of international organizations will be considered an asset.

8. LANGUAGES

  • Fluency in both English and French is required; and
  • Knowledge of Arabic and/or Spanish would be a strong asset.

9. COMPETENCIES

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills:
  • 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
  • Capacity to create and sustain a network;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with a wide variety of stakeholders;

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  • Strong organizational and work capacity in a demanding context:
  • Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; to solicit input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; to be willing to learn from others; to place team agenda before personal agenda; to support and act in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; to share credit for team accomplishments and to accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
  • Good mastering of Teams, Microsoft Office 365, including data management.

10. CONTRACT AND CONDITIONS

  • Staff member under short-term contract of one (1) year (with possibility of renewal depending on availability of funding and work performance);
  • Probationary period: six (6) months;
  • Full-time employment (37 hours and 40 minutes per week);
  • 30 days of annual paid leave;
  • Travelling to beneficiary countries required;
  • Salary from 6.000,00 EUR/month all-inclusive to be adjusted based on professional experience (remuneration exempt from income tax in Belgium); and
  • Compulsory WCO health insurance deducted from salary (around 71 €/month).

This position is subject to the conditions laid down in the Manual for Short-Term Contractors. If a candidate is related to a current WCO staff member (spouse, father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister), they are required to expressly indicate this in the application. The successful applicant shall not acquire the subsequent right to occupy a permanent post within the WCO. The successful applicant will not be affiliated to any WCO retirement fund or pension scheme.

11. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The onus is on the applicant to demonstrate how he/she meets each of the essential qualifications and requirements. Applicants are encouraged to detail concrete achievements in their CVs and/or in their cover letter and to include references.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an assessment which may include a written test and/or an interview. All short-listed candidates may be requested to provide copies of their original diploma, certificates and proof of relevant experience. Pre-selected candidates may also be subject to reference checks to confirm the information provided in the application.

Interested candidates should submit their application for review no later than 14 August 2026, 18:00 (CET), including a CV and cover letter in English or French by e-mail to: ccpaircargoexpert.vacancy@wcoomd.org

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the position criteria and the WCO applicable rules.

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12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The WCO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability as well as diversity among its staff members. Applications from qualified candidates of all genders will receive equal treatment and due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting nationals from WCO Members on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The age limit for employment with the WCO is 65. Please note that the WCO Headquarters is a non-smoking environment.

Any personal data collected and processed as part of the recruitment procedure will be in accordance with the WCO's Personal Data Protection Policy (available on the WCO website: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/legal-instruments/policies.aspx) and any questions or complaints may be addressed to the WCO's Data Protection Officer (dpo@wcoomd.org).

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