Hiring Organization: World Health Organization
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
Purpose of the Position
To consistently deliver the highest quality of security services, the incumbent aims to ensure the safety and security of all Headquarters, Regional and Country office staff and premises, to enable efficient implementation of all WHO programmes and activities.
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
The objective of the WHO Security Services is to ensure the safety and security of WHO personnel and property. As part of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), the aim of the WHO Security Services is to enable programmes to deliver, at all levels of the Organization, based on the principle of security risk management rather than risk aversion, supporting the global humanitarian focus of 'how to stay and deliver' as opposed to Eoewhen to leave'. This approach focusses on appropriate analysis, risk mitigation and implementation of all reasonable safety and security measures. With a mind-set driven by a duty of care to our staff and partners at all levels, the WHO Security Services will provide the required security presence across all levels of WHO in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Organizational context
Staff Security is a sub-unit within Security Services (SEC) which is supervised by the Coordinator, SEC. SEC is housed within the Department of Operational Support and Services (OSS). Security Services are responsible for coordinating WHO's daily response to safety and security issues in all
locations. The units responsible for staff and premises safety and for providing information, advice, guidance and technical assistance on both headquarters and field security matters.
Summary of Assigned Duties
In accordance with plans established by Coordinator, Staff Security, the incumbent will:review the security and safety situations in all WHO areas of operations and recommend measures for improvements; frequently liaise with UNDSS desk officers in New York for the purpose of exchanging information and discussing how greater staff security and safety may be assured; undertake missions to assist WHO staff operating in unsafe areas; undertake security assessment missions to the field for the purpose of advising WHO staff on how best to deal with the very serious security/ safety problems which confront them daily; maintain country files of all security related reports for the purpose of continuous analysis of their content in an effort to determine trends which could impact the safety/ security of staff and issue necessary instructions; upon initiative or request, provide HQ and the field with relevant analysis on the security situation pertaining to a country or a region; maintain up-to-date records of hazardous duty
stations and respond to queries as to the application of the Malicious Acts Insurance Policy to staff in those locations; maintain a data base of residential security measures applicable in the duty stations and respond to queries pertaining to that matter; maintain up-to-date records of MOSS in force in countries where WHO has operations; as requested, participate in meetings in Regional Offices and at the policy level, advise on security issues; provide security training for staff at both HQ and field level.
Competencies
1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Moving forward in a changing environment
Functional Knowledge and Skills
Relevant military or police training, Knowledge of UN security management system. Proven analytical skills. Investigation background would be an asset. Knowledge of WHO field operations would be an asset.
Education
Essential: An advanced level university degree (MA or equivalent), with a focus on security management and/or related discipline (business administration; political/social science; psychology; international relations). Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree.
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of experience in disaster management, risk management or security experience in the public or private service areas such as national security, military or police service or in a corporate environment, 3 of them in the United Nations Security Management System. Direct field
experience in an international context such as UN system organization field operations, UN peacekeeping operations.
Language Skills
Essential: English
Desirable: French
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 prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
Job Location: Ukraine-Kyiv
Deputy Security Officer Lead - (2305123)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time
Deputy Security Officer Lead - (2305123)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.
Purpose of the Position
To consistently deliver the highest quality of security services, the incumbent aims to ensure the safety and security of all Headquarters, Regional and Country office staff and premises, to enable efficient implementation of all WHO programmes and activities.
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
The objective of the WHO Security Services is to ensure the safety and security of WHO personnel and property. As part of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), the aim of the WHO Security Services is to enable programmes to deliver, at all levels of the Organization, based on the principle of security risk management rather than risk aversion, supporting the global humanitarian focus of 'how to stay and deliver' as opposed to Eoewhen to leave'. This approach focusses on appropriate analysis, risk mitigation and implementation of all reasonable safety and security measures. With a mind-set driven by a duty of care to our staff and partners at all levels, the WHO Security Services will provide the required security presence across all levels of WHO in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Organizational context
Staff Security is a sub-unit within Security Services (SEC) which is supervised by the Coordinator, SEC. SEC is housed within the Department of Operational Support and Services (OSS). Security Services are responsible for coordinating WHO's daily response to safety and security issues in all
locations. The units responsible for staff and premises safety and for providing information, advice, guidance and technical assistance on both headquarters and field security matters.
Summary of Assigned Duties
In accordance with plans established by Coordinator, Staff Security, the incumbent will:review the security and safety situations in all WHO areas of operations and recommend measures for improvements; frequently liaise with UNDSS desk officers in New York for the purpose of exchanging information and discussing how greater staff security and safety may be assured; undertake missions to assist WHO staff operating in unsafe areas; undertake security assessment missions to the field for the purpose of advising WHO staff on how best to deal with the very serious security/ safety problems which confront them daily; maintain country files of all security related reports for the purpose of continuous analysis of their content in an effort to determine trends which could impact the safety/ security of staff and issue necessary instructions; upon initiative or request, provide HQ and the field with relevant analysis on the security situation pertaining to a country or a region; maintain up-to-date records of hazardous duty
stations and respond to queries as to the application of the Malicious Acts Insurance Policy to staff in those locations; maintain a data base of residential security measures applicable in the duty stations and respond to queries pertaining to that matter; maintain up-to-date records of MOSS in force in countries where WHO has operations; as requested, participate in meetings in Regional Offices and at the policy level, advise on security issues; provide security training for staff at both HQ and field level.
Competencies
1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Moving forward in a changing environment
Functional Knowledge and Skills
Relevant military or police training, Knowledge of UN security management system. Proven analytical skills. Investigation background would be an asset. Knowledge of WHO field operations would be an asset.
Education
Essential: An advanced level university degree (MA or equivalent), with a focus on security management and/or related discipline (business administration; political/social science; psychology; international relations). Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree.
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of experience in disaster management, risk management or security experience in the public or private service areas such as national security, military or police service or in a corporate environment, 3 of them in the United Nations Security Management System. Direct field
experience in an international context such as UN system organization field operations, UN peacekeeping operations.
Language Skills
Essential: English
Desirable: French
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 prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
Applications from women are particularly encouraged.