Training Expert on air cargo control and passenger

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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 W orld 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 n ational 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 Po rt 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 passenge rs. 
 
4. OBJECTIVES 
The objectives of the assignment are as follows: 
• Developing and updating training curriculum and materials including e -learning module; 
• Deliver ing technical assistance and capacity building; 
• Raising awareness on global security challenge s and Customs ’ important role on the 
issue; 
• Deploying and monitoring of technical equipment for inspectio n; and 
• Conducting operational activities, and fostering the stakeholder relations including with 
private sector . 
 
 
5. MAIN RESPONSIBILITES 
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) Develop ing 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. Develop ing 
new syllabus material, plan ning, organizing, coordinating and deliver ing 
training courses on risk profiling and air cargo control ; 
(b) Assess ing current and previous training activities on the risk -based 
approach to select air cargo shipments for p hysical examinations; 
establish ing 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 , conduct ing and implement ing training courses, seminars, 
working groups, and workshops in coordination with the programme partner 
UNODC. Participating as a trainer and resource person and deliver ing 
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 an d international 
organizations; undertaking fundraising activities and identify ing sponsors, 
and follow ing-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 Pro gramme manager in scoping activities and country visits ; 
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(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 e nsure 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