Burundi: Field Security Officer

Position Title : Field Security Officer

Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 19 March 2018

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The Staff Security Unit (SSU) is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security policy management and Mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation of IOM programmes and activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the successful candidate will develop, recommend and implement appropriate safety and security procedures related to the protection of IOM staff, its assets and programme operations. Specifically, s/he will assist in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness throughout the mission and its programmes. Using the IOM Security Risk Management methodology. The Field Security Officer (FSO) will also provide appropriate and timely advice to the CoM so that informed decisions can be made to enable missions to proceed to the field in the safest manner available.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate, coordinate and strengthen networks with other international organizations, government security services and agencies working in the security management field, ensure appropriate lines of communications relating to all aspects of staff security and safety are established and well maintained.

2. Attend all Security Cell meetings. Liaise with IOM’s Head of Staff Safety/Security Unit and Regional Security Officer, regarding relevant security matters.

3. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and appropriate IOM security focal points regarding all aspects of mission/programme safety and security.

4. Develop an operational understanding of the present IOM/UNDSS Memorandum of Understanding related to various security protocols stipulated in this agreement that include: the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS), mission Security Risk Assessment (SRA). This will include complete working knowledge of various UNDSS evacuation, emergency and security plans in place in the mission, and ensure that IOM staff are familiar with these plans. Participate constructively in the UNDSS led security cell weekly meetings and attend as observer the weekly UN Senior Management Team meetings.

5. Conduct, as required, security assessments and evaluations in collaboration with SSU’s Operations Centre that will enable comprehensive threat/risk analyses, and further offer appropriate recommendations in conjunction with the design and implementation of IOM specific, mission evacuation and relocation security plans.

6. Assist in the implementation of IOM security-related strategies, mission specific security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation.

7. Produce a security risk assessment of all IOM premises indicating the identified threats and provide recommendations to the CoM.

8. Assist in mission-specific training activities, seminars, briefings, and staff participation; assist in monitoring administrative, logistic and budgetary issues (if necessary). Ensure that security training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNDSS training standards.

9. Closely monitor and report on staff deployment numbers (slots) established for the mission by the DO (UN Designated Official) during emergencies, in coordination with the SMT (Security Management Team) and UNDSS, in efforts to ensure that security clearance procedures are applied fairly under the UNDSS Security Management System.

10. As required, and in coordination with relevant security partners (UNDSS), develop and implement IOM specific emergency communications systems, warden system and evacuation plans. To the extent possible, test these emergency plans to ensure they are functional, effective and address the mission/programme requirements.

11. In coordination with the CoM, assist in the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) during emergency situations. Provide relevant security support to manage programme safety/security objectives and security assets in accordance with the implementation of the programme’s safety/security work plan. Update the BCP with security information, as required.

12. Ensure effective cooperation between movement unit and other IOM units; ensure security, order, and confidentiality of interactions and transactions. Ensure sufficient security measures for IOM movement operations, in coordination with the IOM Security Focal Point, taking into consideration UN Security Phase of the location and other potential risks.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Security Management, Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management, Law Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in security management, military experience, law enforcement, Disaster

Risk Management preferably at an international level;

• Previous experience in UN/IOM 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 is an advantage;

• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 March 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 06.03.2018 to 19.03.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/56 (P) - Field Security Officer (P3) - Bujumbura, Burundi (55396015) Released

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