Field Security Associate

Senior

Overview

Assist the CFSO and IOM COM with staff safety and security management in Ukraine.

You have:

• High school diploma with seven years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management.
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is an advantage.
• Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-7 contracts.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and Field Security Officer (FSO) and under the direct supervision of the National Field Security and Liaison Officer (NFSA), the successful candidate will be responsible for actively assisting the CFSO and IOM COM with all aspects of staff safety and security management in Ukraine.

The Field Security Associate will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could potentially have an impact on all safety, security and the protection of IOM personnel and assets, including programme implementation in the country.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’ degree in in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management;
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is an advantage;
• Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is highly desirable;
• Passing the UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) is highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an advantage;
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts is an advantage;
• Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident management scenarios would be an advantage; and,
• SSAFE TOT or other official UN TOT certification would be an advantage.

SKILLS

• Ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all times irrespective of the gravity of the security environment;
• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyse complex problems, and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; and,
• Strong general analytical skills.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other UN agencies and organizations, government counterparts and partner security services, country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office and all appropriate security Focal Points, in order to ensure up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to Ukraine specific missions and individual offices is obtained.

2. In coordination with the NFSA, develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden system. Warden testing methods should include multiple systems, including SCAAN.

3. Provide safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within Ukraine, and coordinate all travel security for the Country Office relating to all IOM operations, including assessments of road, air and river transport networks, medical evacuations and international staff travel within and from/to all DS in Ukraine.
4. Support the Field Security Support Officer (FSSO) with Daily Check-in of International IOM staff head counts and report to the CoM and all others concerned the detailed result of the count.
5. In coordination with the OSS Administrative Assistant, maintain a close relationship with all IOM Ukraine’s Security Service providers and ensure that the conditions stipulated in their contract are being respected by the providers as well as overseeing that payment to them is processed in due time.
6. In coordination with the NFSA, regularly review and monitor compliance on the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM). This includes proactively participating in the Security Cell Meetings and actively providing guidance to the COM on issues raised in the SMT, ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and adherence to the UNSMS Policy on Gender Considerations in Security Management.
7. In coordination with the NFSA, develop, implement and test office-specific security plans.
8. Closely monitor and report on deployment numbers (staff ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) during emergencies, in coordination with the Security Management Team (SMT) and UNDSS, ensuring that security clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS Security Management System.
9. Test the functionally and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems (SCAAN) to ensure they are functional, effective and address the programme requirements of the Country Office. This includes actively checking the SCAAN dashboard and posting relevant security advisories in a timely manner.
10. In coordination with the NFSA, report security matters that have a direct impact on IOM operations immediately to the COM and the RFSO.
11. In coordination with the FSO and the NFSA, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in all DS, working closely with local authorities in efforts to ensure IOM staff, its assets and interests are protected, and appropriate and corrective measure taken.
12. Coordinate response to incidents with personnel, assets, or beneficiaries in the IOM premises by third-party security providers. Assist with liaison or directly liaise with local law enforcement bodies and emergency medical teams as instructed by the Security Officer.
13. Respond to the complaints or recommendations provided by the management of the relevant offices and communicate the information to the Security Officer for potential implementation of the changes, developed security measures or procedures.
14. Conducting security assessments/evaluations and offer appropriate risk mitigation recommendations for IOM Offices and IOM Warehouse based on existing program Security Unit safety and security protocols.
15. Assist with or personally organize and deliver training on different aspects of security and safety for raising security awareness of personnel.
16. Coordinate with HR on IOM staff list and update the list and upload in OSS Share Point.
17. Report to duty, if need be, during official holidays and after normal working hours to support Security Emergency related incidents/situations or any other work-related issue.
18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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