Hiring Organization: World Health Organization 9WHO)
Job Location: Various Global Locations
Job Location: Various Global Locations
Base Salary : P3 - USD 62,692 / P4 - USD 75,602
Roster of Field Security Officer (P3 & P4)
Grade: Multiple grade levels
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Duration of contract will depend on the needs of the department
Closing Date: Jan 26, 2023, 1:59:00 AM
Description Duties:
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
1) Support the Incident Manager and 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 suboffices have an acceptable level of MOSS compliance.
2) Monitor the security situation across the county; undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall suboffices and report to the Head of WHO Office on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
3) Develop contingency plans for the Country Office as well as for each suboffice, be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.
4) In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, facilitate the implementation of an effective and practical system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country of assignment; ensure that all field coordinators send, on daily basis, an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
5) In close coordination with Logistics team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with a mobile phone and a SIM card upon arrival, as well as hand-held radios where applicable, to enable establishing a SMS or other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation.
6) Conduct training for all WHO staff and nonstaff 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.
7) 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 improvements.
8) Participate with the logistics team in identifying proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
9) Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Cell. Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.
10) Guide the Local Security assistant (s), where applicable.
11) Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education
First level university degree in police science, business administration, political/social sciences, 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 five 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 missions of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage.
Security management experience in developing countries would be an asset.
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 the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
WHO Competencies
1. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
2. Moving forward in a changing environment
3. Creating an empowering and motivating environment
4. Teamwork
5. Communication
Use of Language Skills
Excellent knowledge of English or French (depending on the country of assignment).
Good knowledge of the local language of the country of assignment is highly desirable.
Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. Remuneration for positions at P3 level comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable). Remuneration for positions at P4 level comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 75,602 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable).
Variations may occur either upward or downwards, depending on currency exchange rate fluctuation or inflation in the assigned duty station. Other entitlements will be determined based on the nature/duration of the contract and duty station.
Grade: Multiple grade levels
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Duration of contract will depend on the needs of the department
Closing Date: Jan 26, 2023, 1:59:00 AM
Description Duties:
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
1) Support the Incident Manager and 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 suboffices have an acceptable level of MOSS compliance.
2) Monitor the security situation across the county; undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall suboffices and report to the Head of WHO Office on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
3) Develop contingency plans for the Country Office as well as for each suboffice, be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.
4) In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, facilitate the implementation of an effective and practical system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country of assignment; ensure that all field coordinators send, on daily basis, an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
5) In close coordination with Logistics team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with a mobile phone and a SIM card upon arrival, as well as hand-held radios where applicable, to enable establishing a SMS or other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation.
6) Conduct training for all WHO staff and nonstaff 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.
7) 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 improvements.
8) Participate with the logistics team in identifying proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
9) Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Cell. Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.
10) Guide the Local Security assistant (s), where applicable.
11) Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education
First level university degree in police science, business administration, political/social sciences, 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 five 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 missions of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage.
Security management experience in developing countries would be an asset.
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 the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
WHO Competencies
1. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
2. Moving forward in a changing environment
3. Creating an empowering and motivating environment
4. Teamwork
5. Communication
Use of Language Skills
Excellent knowledge of English or French (depending on the country of assignment).
Good knowledge of the local language of the country of assignment is highly desirable.
Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. Remuneration for positions at P3 level comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable). Remuneration for positions at P4 level comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 75,602 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable).
Variations may occur either upward or downwards, depending on currency exchange rate fluctuation or inflation in the assigned duty station. Other entitlements will be determined based on the nature/duration of the contract and duty station.