Employer: IOM ( IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations )
Location: Multiple Duty StationsClassification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 10 May 2020
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:
The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security policy management and Mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation and delivery of IOM programs and activities.
Under the direct daily administrative supervision of the Regional Director (RD) or the Chief of Mission (COM), and under the direct operational supervision and managerial responsibility of the Director of OSS Geneva, the Senior Field Security Officer (SFSO) will be responsible for actively assisting the IOM Regional Office or the IOM Mission where they are located with all aspects of staff safety and security management.
The SFSO will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and has impacted on surrounding all staff safety, security and the protection of IOM personnel and assets.
The SFSO will have a daily reporting line to the COM and will have a technical reporting line to the Director of OSS Geneva.
The successful candidate will, in coordination with the COM and the Director of OSS Geneva, provide supervisory and technical assistance to mission security staff and nominated mission security focal points. Although the SFSO will provide supervisory and technical assistance to mission security professionals and focal points they will still be accountable and responsible, for security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to IOM personnel and property in the IOM regional and missions location that fall under the influence of the RD or COM.
Specifically, s/he will assist in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness throughout the missions and all the associated programmes within their assigned region or duty station.
S/he will also be expected to prepare mission-specific training activities, to ensure that security training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNDSS training standards.
The selected SFSO will be expected to undertake extensive deployments when necessary to assist IOM offices that are located within the Country Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other international organizations, regional government counterparts and partner security services, all the regions / country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) offices and all appropriate security focal points, in order to ensure up to date security-related information that is beneficial to the regional overview and country specific missions and individual offices is obtained.
In particular, develop and maintain a close working relationship with all UNDSS country mission chief / security advisors while acquiring an in-depth and comprehensive working knowledge of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) that relates to various regional / country security protocols.
Regularly review and monitor compliance on the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM). This includes proactively participating in the Security Cell Meetings and actively providing guidance to the [COM/HoO] on issues raised in the SMT, ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and adherence to the UNSMS Policy on Gender Considerations in Security Management.
Maintain an overview and ensure adherence by all IOM staff members to the UNDSS Travel Request Information Process (TRIP), the Movement of Personnel (MOP) procedures and the UN security clearance policy. Also ensure all IOM staff members have a working knowledge of the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), Mission Security Risk Management documents (SRMs) and the UNDSS Policy Manual - that includes an understanding of various UNDSS evacuation /emergency and security plans.
Provide advice, technical support and assistance to the IOM RD and, to the COMs and Heads of Office (HoOs) in the SFSO’s area of responsibility in order to maintain their accountability and responsibilities as set-out in the UN “Framework of Accountability” document. He/she will provide relevant technical and strategic analysis on potential threats/risks to staff/programs and ensure that appropriate safety/security information is disseminated to the relevant IOM local security professionals and all mission/program managers and their staff.
Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programs in the region and country office and provide advice, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to work with its teams.
Supervise designated regional and local security assistants and oversee the performance of the local security professionals/assistants based in the regional and mission country offices to ensure that the appropriate level of staff safety and security is being delivered and supported.
In consultation and coordination with IOM RD / COM appoint security professionals and country specific security focal points.
Inform and advise the RD, COMs, HoOs, Heads of Sub-offices, Programme Managers and Project Managers on all safety/security management issues and mitigation measures for the safe implementation and delivery of programs, and the protection of IOM staff and assets.
In collaboration with the OSS Operations Centre, the regional local security assistance, the missions local security assistance and the regional and local UNDSS offices, conduct security assessments and evaluations, monitor all security threats/trends that will enable a comprehensive threat/risk analyses to be undertaken and a written report provided.
In conjunction with IOM country specific security professionals, offer the appropriate assistance, recommendations, and input, into the design and implementation of IOM specific mission evacuation procedures, emergency security policy, IOM security-related strategies, mission-specific security Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP). Establish a concrete course of action for their implementation.
If required, and in the absence of a UNDSS presence in countries where IOM has operations, support the IOM/ UN Mission in that country by assisting with the design of; emergency/evacuation plans; security-related strategies; emergency response plans, and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation. Although these plans may be considered IOM-specific, every effort should be made to follow UNDSS emergency/ standard operating procedures.
In coordination with the RDi, COMs, HoOs, IOM country specific security professionals and Security Focal Points (SFPs) the SFSO will prepare mission-specific training activities, seminars, briefings, coordinate staff participation, and manage administrative, logistic and budgetary issues (if necessary) to ensure that security training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNDSS training standards.
In conjunction with the respective IOM country specific security professionals and country security focal points, closely monitor and report on staff deployment numbers (staff ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) during emergencies, in coordination with the SMT and UNDSS, ensuring that security clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS Security Management System.
Conduct regular reviews of existing IOM / UN security documents for IOM premises, compounds and field offices within the region and at country office level, with the aim of ensuring that they are functional and are updated.
Support Missions during the project development process utilizing the UNSMS Security Risk Management methodology by providing security analysis, operating procedures and other related support.
In coordination with the RD, COM and Head of Office and if deemed necessary or required, in coordination with relevant security partners, test the functionally and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems (SCAAN) and evacuation plans, to ensure they are functional, effective and address the mission/program requirements.
Report security matters that have a direct impact on regional and country operations of IOM, immediately to the RD or COM, the Director of OSS Geneva and to the OSS Operations Centre Manila.
In coordination with the RD and /or COM and the Director OSS based in HQ Geneva, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in the region, working closely with local authorities in efforts to ensure IOM staff, its assets and interests are protected and appropriate and corrective measure taken.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions;
• Experience in planning and execution of security agencies or organizations highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies an advantage;
• Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident management scenarios would be an advantage.
Skill / Knowledge
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts;
• Previous HIM Training and SSAFE TOT would be an advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/ or Spanish is desirable.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates will not be considered for placement a duty station within their country of nationality.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
Location: Multiple Duty StationsClassification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 10 May 2020
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:
The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security policy management and Mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation and delivery of IOM programs and activities.
Under the direct daily administrative supervision of the Regional Director (RD) or the Chief of Mission (COM), and under the direct operational supervision and managerial responsibility of the Director of OSS Geneva, the Senior Field Security Officer (SFSO) will be responsible for actively assisting the IOM Regional Office or the IOM Mission where they are located with all aspects of staff safety and security management.
The SFSO will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and has impacted on surrounding all staff safety, security and the protection of IOM personnel and assets.
The SFSO will have a daily reporting line to the COM and will have a technical reporting line to the Director of OSS Geneva.
The successful candidate will, in coordination with the COM and the Director of OSS Geneva, provide supervisory and technical assistance to mission security staff and nominated mission security focal points. Although the SFSO will provide supervisory and technical assistance to mission security professionals and focal points they will still be accountable and responsible, for security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to IOM personnel and property in the IOM regional and missions location that fall under the influence of the RD or COM.
Specifically, s/he will assist in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness throughout the missions and all the associated programmes within their assigned region or duty station.
S/he will also be expected to prepare mission-specific training activities, to ensure that security training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNDSS training standards.
The selected SFSO will be expected to undertake extensive deployments when necessary to assist IOM offices that are located within the Country Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other international organizations, regional government counterparts and partner security services, all the regions / country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) offices and all appropriate security focal points, in order to ensure up to date security-related information that is beneficial to the regional overview and country specific missions and individual offices is obtained.
In particular, develop and maintain a close working relationship with all UNDSS country mission chief / security advisors while acquiring an in-depth and comprehensive working knowledge of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) that relates to various regional / country security protocols.
Regularly review and monitor compliance on the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM). This includes proactively participating in the Security Cell Meetings and actively providing guidance to the [COM/HoO] on issues raised in the SMT, ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and adherence to the UNSMS Policy on Gender Considerations in Security Management.
Maintain an overview and ensure adherence by all IOM staff members to the UNDSS Travel Request Information Process (TRIP), the Movement of Personnel (MOP) procedures and the UN security clearance policy. Also ensure all IOM staff members have a working knowledge of the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), Mission Security Risk Management documents (SRMs) and the UNDSS Policy Manual - that includes an understanding of various UNDSS evacuation /emergency and security plans.
Provide advice, technical support and assistance to the IOM RD and, to the COMs and Heads of Office (HoOs) in the SFSO’s area of responsibility in order to maintain their accountability and responsibilities as set-out in the UN “Framework of Accountability” document. He/she will provide relevant technical and strategic analysis on potential threats/risks to staff/programs and ensure that appropriate safety/security information is disseminated to the relevant IOM local security professionals and all mission/program managers and their staff.
Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programs in the region and country office and provide advice, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to work with its teams.
Supervise designated regional and local security assistants and oversee the performance of the local security professionals/assistants based in the regional and mission country offices to ensure that the appropriate level of staff safety and security is being delivered and supported.
In consultation and coordination with IOM RD / COM appoint security professionals and country specific security focal points.
Inform and advise the RD, COMs, HoOs, Heads of Sub-offices, Programme Managers and Project Managers on all safety/security management issues and mitigation measures for the safe implementation and delivery of programs, and the protection of IOM staff and assets.
In collaboration with the OSS Operations Centre, the regional local security assistance, the missions local security assistance and the regional and local UNDSS offices, conduct security assessments and evaluations, monitor all security threats/trends that will enable a comprehensive threat/risk analyses to be undertaken and a written report provided.
In conjunction with IOM country specific security professionals, offer the appropriate assistance, recommendations, and input, into the design and implementation of IOM specific mission evacuation procedures, emergency security policy, IOM security-related strategies, mission-specific security Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP). Establish a concrete course of action for their implementation.
If required, and in the absence of a UNDSS presence in countries where IOM has operations, support the IOM/ UN Mission in that country by assisting with the design of; emergency/evacuation plans; security-related strategies; emergency response plans, and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation. Although these plans may be considered IOM-specific, every effort should be made to follow UNDSS emergency/ standard operating procedures.
In coordination with the RDi, COMs, HoOs, IOM country specific security professionals and Security Focal Points (SFPs) the SFSO will prepare mission-specific training activities, seminars, briefings, coordinate staff participation, and manage administrative, logistic and budgetary issues (if necessary) to ensure that security training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNDSS training standards.
In conjunction with the respective IOM country specific security professionals and country security focal points, closely monitor and report on staff deployment numbers (staff ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) during emergencies, in coordination with the SMT and UNDSS, ensuring that security clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS Security Management System.
Conduct regular reviews of existing IOM / UN security documents for IOM premises, compounds and field offices within the region and at country office level, with the aim of ensuring that they are functional and are updated.
Support Missions during the project development process utilizing the UNSMS Security Risk Management methodology by providing security analysis, operating procedures and other related support.
In coordination with the RD, COM and Head of Office and if deemed necessary or required, in coordination with relevant security partners, test the functionally and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems (SCAAN) and evacuation plans, to ensure they are functional, effective and address the mission/program requirements.
Report security matters that have a direct impact on regional and country operations of IOM, immediately to the RD or COM, the Director of OSS Geneva and to the OSS Operations Centre Manila.
In coordination with the RD and /or COM and the Director OSS based in HQ Geneva, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in the region, working closely with local authorities in efforts to ensure IOM staff, its assets and interests are protected and appropriate and corrective measure taken.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions;
• Experience in planning and execution of security agencies or organizations highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies an advantage;
• Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident management scenarios would be an advantage.
Skill / Knowledge
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts;
• Previous HIM Training and SSAFE TOT would be an advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/ or Spanish is desirable.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates will not be considered for placement a duty station within their country of nationality.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.