Hiring organization: World Health Organization
Job location: Yemen-Sana'a
Field Security Officer - (2401884)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years (extendable; Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
Closing Date: Mar 27, 2024, 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.
JOB PROFILE SUMMARY
The incumbent has the front-line responsibility, at country level, for preserving and maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel and assets including premises as well as programmes in compliance with the policies and procedures of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in order to enable the implementation of WHO’s emergency incident management system across the country of assignment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
• Advise the incident manager and the head of the WHO office on maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management policies and principles.
• Provide the head of the WHO office with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets, by monitoring the security situation across the country and coordinating and undertaking security risk assessments for the country office and suboffices.
• Propose, develop, and oversee the implementation of risk management, and contingency plans, and recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that the country office, as well as the suboffices, have an acceptable level of compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and SRMM; monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, and SOPs; and ensure staff members’ adherence to security measures and guidelines.
• In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, design an effective system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country, including to enable field coordinators to update staff, consultants, partners and dependants present at their respective field locations.
• Identify proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Increase the security awareness of, and conduct training for, all WHO staff, contractors, eligible dependants, and eligible partners in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, including briefing them on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken.
• Facilitate the operationalization of rapid alert systems for relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation; in close coordination with the logistics’ team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with standard communication equipment upon arrival.
• Ensure WHO's participation in the United Nations Security Cell, establishing/maintaining contact with all relevant national authorities, including national security agencies as appropriate.
• Supervise and guide the local security officer, assistant(s) or other assigned personnel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced level university degree (master’s) in a relevant field (such as police science, business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations), with training or certification in security management, Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree. and formal training in security risk management.
Training and/or specialization in the military, police, or other security areas
Experience
Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (security management) with some of it obtained at the international level. Experience in training and guiding staff on security issues. Previous experience of working in an emergency, conflict/post-conflict/crisis environment.
Desirable: Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.
Skills
• WHO field security operations and in particular those conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
• Security and risk management methods, including within the UN security management system.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, presentation and technical reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and ability to promote consensus.
• Skills to work under pressure.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Arabic.
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 77,326 (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 2107 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.
Job location: Yemen-Sana'a
Field Security Officer - (2401884)
Grade: P4
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years (extendable; Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
Closing Date: Mar 27, 2024, 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.
JOB PROFILE SUMMARY
The incumbent has the front-line responsibility, at country level, for preserving and maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel and assets including premises as well as programmes in compliance with the policies and procedures of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in order to enable the implementation of WHO’s emergency incident management system across the country of assignment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
• Advise the incident manager and the head of the WHO office on maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management policies and principles.
• Provide the head of the WHO office with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets, by monitoring the security situation across the country and coordinating and undertaking security risk assessments for the country office and suboffices.
• Propose, develop, and oversee the implementation of risk management, and contingency plans, and recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that the country office, as well as the suboffices, have an acceptable level of compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and SRMM; monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, and SOPs; and ensure staff members’ adherence to security measures and guidelines.
• In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, design an effective system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country, including to enable field coordinators to update staff, consultants, partners and dependants present at their respective field locations.
• Identify proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Increase the security awareness of, and conduct training for, all WHO staff, contractors, eligible dependants, and eligible partners in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, including briefing them on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken.
• Facilitate the operationalization of rapid alert systems for relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation; in close coordination with the logistics’ team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with standard communication equipment upon arrival.
• Ensure WHO's participation in the United Nations Security Cell, establishing/maintaining contact with all relevant national authorities, including national security agencies as appropriate.
• Supervise and guide the local security officer, assistant(s) or other assigned personnel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced level university degree (master’s) in a relevant field (such as police science, business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations), with training or certification in security management, Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree. and formal training in security risk management.
Training and/or specialization in the military, police, or other security areas
Experience
Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (security management) with some of it obtained at the international level. Experience in training and guiding staff on security issues. Previous experience of working in an emergency, conflict/post-conflict/crisis environment.
Desirable: Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.
Skills
• WHO field security operations and in particular those conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
• Security and risk management methods, including within the UN security management system.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, presentation and technical reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and ability to promote consensus.
• Skills to work under pressure.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Arabic.
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 77,326 (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 2107 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.