Aug 8, 2021

Field Security Support Officer , Tanzania

Employer: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania, United Republic of
Closing Date : 19 August 2021

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 two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience
• Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management;
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is an advantage;
• Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an advantage;
• Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident management scenarios would be an advantage.

Skills
• Passing the UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) is highly desirable;
• SSAFE TOT or other official UN TOT certification would be an advantage;
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts is an advantage;
• Ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all times
irrespective of the gravity of the security environment;
• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyse complex problems, and
identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; and,
• Strong general analytical skills.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is
required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any UN Official language(s) and/or Swahili is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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