Employer: WHO
Field Security Officer - (1801567)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: One year
Closing Date: May 8, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Description Of Duties :
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the WHO Country Office.
1. Advise the Head of WHO Office with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, and SOPs; ensure that the Country Office as well as the sub-offices have an maximum feasible level of MOSS compliance.
2. Ensure that relevant security policies and procedures are incorporated into programme planning and delivery from the initial stages of the process. This should include access negotiation and programme implementation modalities, with specific emphasis on areas of high risk or newly incorporated into programmes.
3. Monitor the security situation across the county, coordinate and undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall sub-offices and provide the Head of WHO Office with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
4. Develop contingency plans and SOPs for the Country Office as well as for each sub-office, be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.
5. Design an effective and practical system to track WHO staff throughout the country of assignment; ensure the availability of an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
6. Ensure that all deployed staff is provided with communications means, in accordance with Emergency Communications System designed for the duty station and to establish other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation.
7. Increase the security awareness and conduct training for all WHO staff and non-staff in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, provide briefing on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken in compliance with the current measures prescribed by UNDSS and WHO.
8. Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports ensuring that the Head of WHO Office and the UNDSS are kept regularly informed of security situation, drawing their attention to pitfalls, needs, unusual situations and problems, proposing remedial actions and improvements.
9. Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Cell. Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.
10. Supervise and guide the Local Security assistant(s).
11. Perform any other security-related duties, as required by the Head of WHO Office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationEssential: University degree in police science, business administration, political/social science, psychology or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with focus on security management or equivalent in military or police academy degree or training.
Experience
Essential: At least seven years' experience in security management, at the national and international levels. Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues.
Desirable:
Experience in field mission of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage.
Security management experience in developing countries would be a strong asset.
Experience in the setting up stages of mission or emergency response mechanism during conflict or in post-conflict situations.
Skills
Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management.
Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Good knowledge of WHO field security operations and its specificities.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
WHO CompetenciesTeamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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Location: Libya-Tripoli
Salary: USD 71,332
Salary: USD 71,332
Field Security Officer - (1801567)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: One year
Closing Date: May 8, 2018, 11:59:00 PM
Description Of Duties :
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the WHO Country Office.
1. Advise the Head of WHO Office with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, and SOPs; ensure that the Country Office as well as the sub-offices have an maximum feasible level of MOSS compliance.
2. Ensure that relevant security policies and procedures are incorporated into programme planning and delivery from the initial stages of the process. This should include access negotiation and programme implementation modalities, with specific emphasis on areas of high risk or newly incorporated into programmes.
3. Monitor the security situation across the county, coordinate and undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall sub-offices and provide the Head of WHO Office with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
4. Develop contingency plans and SOPs for the Country Office as well as for each sub-office, be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.
5. Design an effective and practical system to track WHO staff throughout the country of assignment; ensure the availability of an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
6. Ensure that all deployed staff is provided with communications means, in accordance with Emergency Communications System designed for the duty station and to establish other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation.
7. Increase the security awareness and conduct training for all WHO staff and non-staff in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, provide briefing on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken in compliance with the current measures prescribed by UNDSS and WHO.
8. Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports ensuring that the Head of WHO Office and the UNDSS are kept regularly informed of security situation, drawing their attention to pitfalls, needs, unusual situations and problems, proposing remedial actions and improvements.
9. Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Cell. Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.
10. Supervise and guide the Local Security assistant(s).
11. Perform any other security-related duties, as required by the Head of WHO Office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationEssential: University degree in police science, business administration, political/social science, psychology or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with focus on security management or equivalent in military or police academy degree or training.
Experience
Essential: At least seven years' experience in security management, at the national and international levels. Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues.
Desirable:
Experience in field mission of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage.
Security management experience in developing countries would be a strong asset.
Experience in the setting up stages of mission or emergency response mechanism during conflict or in post-conflict situations.
Skills
Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management.
Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Good knowledge of WHO field security operations and its specificities.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
WHO CompetenciesTeamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,332 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1700 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
APPLY