Position Title : Field Security Officer
Duty Station : Damak, Nepal
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv. P3
Type of Appointment : Special, nine months with possibility
of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : September 27, 2012
Reference Code : SVN2012/79(O)-INT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental
organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the
representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified
applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin,
Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus,
Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See,
Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Kyrgyzstan,
Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco,
Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia,
Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago,
Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially
encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission (COM)
and under the direct supervision of the Resettlement Programme Manager/Head of
Sub-Office in Damak, with technical and policy guidance from the Head of Staff
Security Unit (SSU), the successful candidate will be responsible to
effectively implement all appropriate security management procedures, related
to the safety and security of staff and the protection of mission assets.
Generally, he/she will establish, maintain and pro-actively support a
high-level of security awareness and required compliance throughout the IOM
mission, its programmes and activities.
Core Functions/
Responsibilities:
1. Network and collaborate with other international
organizations and agencies, including government institutions working in the
security management field, to ensure appropriate lines of communications are
established and well maintained in all aspects of staff security and safety.
2. Ensure all relevant safety/security information is
disseminated to staff in a timely manner, and where appropriate to the IOM-SSU
and United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).
3. Primarily advise and assist the Chief of Mission and
Resettlement Programme Manager/ Head of Sub-Office in Damak on all
safety/security matters related to the US Resettlement Programme and when
appropriate and to the extent possible, advise and address other IOM
safety/security issues that may arise throughout the country; and further
provide relevant technical and strategic analysis related to potential
threats/risk involving staff and/or IOM operations.
4. Develop close working relationship with UNDSS personnel
in mission and a comprehensive working knowledge of the present IOM/UNDSS
Memorandum of Understanding related to the various security agreements and
procedures. Further familiarize him/herself with the UNDSS Security Policy
Manual.
5. As required brief the Chief of Mission on Security
Management Team (SMT) Nepal meeting agenda items, preparing talking points,
Notes For File (NFF) and briefing notes and further review the yearly UNDSS
agency cost-shared security budget, in coordination with SSU to ensure IOM
interests are protected and promoted.
6. Negotiate on behalf of IOM with respect to UNDSS issues,
in consultation with the Chief of Mission and Resettlement Programme
Manager/Head of Sub-Office, Damak.
7. Remain current with any changes in the general security
situation and procedures. Closely monitor the UNDSS Security Risk Assessment
(SRA) and make relevant recommendations on effectively mitigating identified
risks.
8. Conduct required security assessments/evaluations, threat
analysis offering appropriate mitigation recommendations and in association
with UNDSS develop and implement IOM specific evacuation/emergency plans and if
required with support from SSU.
9. Design and implement security strategies, security
policies/standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to IOM
mission activities and establish a concrete course of action for their
implementation in accordance with operational requirements. These initiatives
should complement mission Minimum Operating Security Standards MOSS/ Minimum
Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS).
10. Participate in regular security related meetings in
coordination with the Chief of Mission and the Resettlement Programme
Manager/Head of Sub-Office, Damak. Represent IOM Nepal interests in UNDSS
Security Cell and Area SMT meetings.
11. Liaise with Chief of Mission and Resettlement Programme
Manager/Head of Sub-Office, Damak, SSU and DSS Training Units on all security
related training matters, in efforts to ensure that IOM's training procedures
are followed and that the specific training meets established standards. Plan,
execute and evaluate security training and exercises to include Safe and Secure
Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training, ASMT training, warden
training/exercises, first aid training, office evacuation exercises and
security induction briefings.
12. Supervise Field Security Assistants and radio operators.
Oversee all 24/7 operations of the Damak Radio Room including operational
movement tracking, emergency response requirements, the warden system, security
report writing, maintenance of equipment and security incident management.
Regularly evaluate the performance and deployment of privately contracted
security guard service providers.
13. Work closely with the Chief of Mission, Resettlement
Programme Manager/Head of Sub-Office, Damak, Security Focal Points (SFP),
UNDSS, SSU and all mission staff, to ensure that the highest degree of staff
safety and security awareness, that all security procedures are followed.
14. Prepare security briefings for the Chief of Mission,
Resettlement Programme Manager/Head of Sub-Office in Damak and staff,
proactively encouraging staff to follow IOM and UNDSS mission security
guidelines and procedures.
15. As required and in coordination with the Chief of
Mission and the Resettlement Programme Manager/Head of Sub-Office in Damak,
manage administrative, logistic and budgetary issues related to safety and
security procedures.
16. Perform other such duties as may be assigned.
Desirable
Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; b) promotes continuous
learning; communicates clearly; c) takes initiative and drives high levels of
performance management; d) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within
area of responsibility; e) displays mastery of subject matter; f) contributes
to a collegial team environment; g) creates a respectful office environment
free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual
exploitation and abuse (PSEA); h) incorporates gender-related needs,
perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i)
displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal
and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) interfaces with the UNDSS, safety/security counterparts,
relevant government agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare adequate
responses to security management challenges; b) anticipates and prepares
adequate responses to matters affecting staff safety/security; c) displays
availability outside of regular hours to respond to challenges.
Emergency and Crisis
a) works effectively and rationally in high-pressure,
rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response
actors and making use of coordination structures; c) supports adequate levels
of information sharing with the COM and between internal units, cluster
partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains
effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions
rapidly based on available information.
Desirable
Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited
academic institution or other diplomas in security management, social sciences,
law, disaster management, international studies, communications and related
disciplines, or alternatively an equivalent combination of relevant training
and field experience is required in security management fields; b) five years
of experience (or seven years for candidates with a first level university
degree) working in security management, law enforcement and military
disciplines is a pre-requisite, preferably with international experience; c)
additional experience in United Nations missions, international peacekeeping,
humanitarian emergency operations, strategic security planning/analysis and
advanced security training with national or international security agencies or
private organizations is highly desirable; d) high level of computer literacy;
e) the position requires one to project a confident, professional image and
appropriate inter-personal communications/negotiation skills, including the
ability to collaborate with police, military and government officials on
security matters; f) proven ability to work under difficult physical conditions
and in a very stressful environment a distinct advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of English. Knowledge of a local language
will be an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by September 27, 2012 at the
latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only
accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not
more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track
the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM
e-recruitment system.
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