CON 2017/67 - Consultant - Advance Passenger Information (API) Experts - To be determined

Position Title Advance Passenger Information (API) Experts

Duty Station :Multiple Duty Stations Classification Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, To be determined

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 25 October 2017 Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Context:

As part of its ongoing engagement in the implementation of the ICAO TRIP Strategy and its contribution to achieving wider United Nations goals on Border Management and Security, IOM has been intensifying efforts in providing assistance to Member States in the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Interactive Advance Passenger Information (iAPI) systems. This builds on decades of IOM providing Immigration and Border Management (IBM) technical assistance, including the in-house development and implementation of IOM’s MIDAS border management information system to its Member States.

There has been increasing global recognition that passenger data applications, such as API and iAPI, are important tools for facilitating the international travel of legitimate travelers while detecting high-risk passengers involved in unlawful activities. Much of API implementation assistance has been vendor-driven and there is a recognized need for impartial technical assistance from competent yet independent actors such as UN agencies. While currently the use of API is at the discretion of each Member State and strongly encouraged under UN Security Council Resolution 2178/2014, the prospect of API becoming an obligatory global ICAO Standard is bound to increase demand for practical API implementation assistance considerably.

This Call for CVs is to gather expressions of interest from qualified experts to remain on a roster for involvement in upcoming technical assistance projects with an API/iAPI component. IOM will be looking for expertise in several areas which will include API needs assessments, procurement of API systems including tender writing and adjudication on tender responses as well as experience in assisting states to draw up the required legislation to implement API. Expected duration of the consultancies will vary from project to project but typically would be 40-130 Working Days per calendar year. In most cases, the consultant assignments would involve both work undertaken at the IOM Mission in the beneficiary State and some home-based tasks. Precise terms and conditions would be negotiated on a case by case basis. Experts are sought in three broad API-related areas:

1. API - Procurement Tenders

2. API - Legislation

3. API – Managing Stakeholders and Change

Experts qualified in more than one area are welcome to express their interest in all relevant areas. Please clearly indicate the area(s) you are applying for in your Motivation Letter. Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Head of relevant IOM Mission and IBM Specialist at the IOM Regional Office, the various API Experts required will typically perform some or all of the following functions:

a) Conduct a needs assessment of the national border management system and articulate overall vision, recommendations and options for enhancing border control management through the use of passenger data systems (API/iAPI).

b) Develop technical specifications and transparent evaluation criteria for bidders’ evaluation for a procurement tender dossier for a new API/iAPI system with particular focus on compliance with relevant ICAO Standards, specifications and ICAO/IATA/WCO guidance material. c) Support the IOM Mission and/or the national authorities in launching a procurement tender for the new IPA/iAPI system.

d) Provide technical assistance for bid evaluation following the tender and produce a Final Technical and Price Bid Evaluation Report with justified recommendations about optimal choices

e) Support IOM and the beneficiary country in reviewing and where necessary developing the requisite legislation that may be required to enact API/iAPI.

f) Support the IOM Mission and/or the national authorities in the post-tender roll out, quality control and monitoring, testing and commissioning of the API/iAPI system. g) Support the national authorities in strengthening their operational capacity to exploit passenger data and produce tactical and strategic risk assessments.

h) Develop project proposal documents for the potential next phase of activities. i) Upon completion of the consultant assignments, prepare and submit to IOM a report detailing the work undertaken.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Completed university degree in technical or social sciences, law, management or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.

Experience

Experience – General requirements

• At least 8 years of government or private sector experience in procuring, implementing and managing API or iAPI systems.

• Excellent up-to-date knowledge of the international regulatory framework related to passenger data systems, including relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, technical specifications and related ICAO/IATA/WCO Guidance Material (including Annex 9 - Facilitation, Document 9957 Facilitation Manual, API Guidelines and relevant Appendixes). • Solid grasp of interoperability issues in passenger data systems and expert knowledge of UN/EDIFACT rules including PAXLST and CUSRES implementation guidelines. • Demonstrated ability to manage quality and ensure compliance with the international regulatory framework in previous API/iAPI implementation projects.

• Familiarity with best traveler identification management international practices and tools, including the ICAO TRIP Strategy, Document 9303 Machine-readable Travel Documents, the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD) and the Evidence of Identity framework. • Experience with exploiting passenger data for criminal intelligence and risk assessment purposes is an advantage.

• Experience with change management or developing a legal framework for a new passenger data system is an advantage.

Page 2 / 4• Experience with implementing and exploiting Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems and knowledge of PNRGOV guidelines is an advantage.

Experience - API Procurement Tenders

• Demonstrated ability to guide and supervise API or iAPI procurement tenders and implementation of new passenger data systems.

• Sound experience in all phases of API/iAPI tender projects, including demonstrated ability to develop tender specifications and perform bid evaluation.

Experience - API Legislation

• A law degree from a recognized education establishment. At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in the areas of legal reform, legislative review and legal drafting. • Demonstrated ability to identify API-related legal needs, draft bills as required and guide stakeholders in the process of law promulgation for a new API/iAPI system. • Knowledge of appropriate examples of good practice relating to legislative requirements for API/iAPI.

Experience - API Managing Stakeholders and Change

• Demonstrated ability to identify needs, manage change, stakeholders and drive towards consensus and results in API/iAPI implementation projects.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Working knowledge of other UN Official Languages is an advantage.

Note

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation and at this stage successful applicants will be placed on a roster of available experts. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or visa requirements and security clearances. • Applications are requested in three broad API-related areas. Please clearly indicate the area(s) you are applying for in your Motivation Letter.

• To facilitate the processing, please upload your Motivation Letter as a Word or pdf document on the application site (in addition to pasting it as an online text). For further information, please refer to:

Jason Clarke – Senior Specialist, Immigration and Border Management Division, IOM HQ, Geneva. (jclarke@iom.int)

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of Page 3 / 4self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Note

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Please include in your cover letter timing, availability and initial proposed consultancy fee.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or visa requirements and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 25 October 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 21.09.2017 to 25.10.2017

Requisition: CON 2017/67-Consultant-AdvancePassengerInformation(API)Experts-Tobedetermined (55185374) Released

Posting: Posting NC55185383 (55185383) Released

Page 4 / 4