National Professional Officer (Safety and Security)

Organizational Setting

The Security Services (CSLS) aims to assure a safe and secure operating environment and the continuity of operations in FAO Offices worldwide, supporting implementation of core activities related to safety and security of FAO personnel worldwide, and ensuring FAO compliance to the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) guidelines and policy. The National Professional Officer (Safety and Security) supports the security aspects of FAO's activities in Kyiv, Ukraine. He/she is additionally responsible for supporting the country's UNSMS Designated Official for Security under the coordination of the Principal/Chief Security Adviser for the country.

The post is located in Security Services (CSLS) of the Logistics Services Division (CSL) and based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Reporting Lines

The National Professional Officer (Safety and Security) works under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer in Ukraine with the technical guidance of the Chief, Security Services (CSLS) and the Regional Security Adviser (CSLS).

Technical Focus

Provide operational support and advice to the Senior Programme Officer on safety and security in the country.

Key Results

Effective and efficient protection of the integrity of FAO premises, assets and operations, as well as safety and security of FAO personnel.

Key Functions

• Provide, in close collaboration with the Field Security Unit at headquarters, advice to the Senior Programme Officer with regard to maintaining the safety and security of FAO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and FAO Security Management Policies and Principles. • Monitor and carry out, as necessary, the implementation of the technical security measures as outlined in the Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), Security Risk Compliance Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documents which ensure that the Country Office as well as the field offices have an acceptable level of required security-related compliance measures. • Monitor the security situation across the county, and coordinate and undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall sub offices and provide the Senior Programme Officer with independent analysis of emerging security threats to FAO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended prevention and mitigation measures. • Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports ensuring that the Senior Programme Officer and the Field Security Unit at headquarters are kept regularly informed of security situation. • Prepare Contingency Plans and SOPs for central and field offices and be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members and personnel are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines. • Conduct training/briefing on safety and security procedures, convoy procedures, security and evacuation procedures and other necessary security issues and precautions are undertaken. • Conduct regular security briefings to all staff and personnel and to those appointed to the field or on mission. • Provide systematic reporting on security incidents to the Senior Programme Officer and the Field Security Unit at headquarters. • Conduct periodic security assessments of FAO premises and equipment; and provide advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions, as per the approved Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM). • Provide advice on selection and procurement of appropriate security equipment/infrastructure. • Ensure FAO's participation in the United Nations Security Management Team (SMT) and Security Cell meetings. Establish and maintain regular contact with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate. • Perform any other relevant duties.

Specific Functions

• Supervise the implementation of and personnel's participation in the FAO Emergency Notification System. • Undertake missions to program sites and assess prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends, and advise FAO personnel, project personnel and eligible family members of potential security issues. • Supervise the planning and coordination of mandatory safety drills within FAO premises at the duty station. • Directly supervise security equipment and personnel, including inventory, the provision of security training, and the performance of security contractors, guards and security escort personnel, if applicable.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• National of Ukraine. • Advanced university degree in risk or emergency management, social/political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law or a related area. • Three years of professional experience in risk management and/or safety and security service in a national security and/or military setting. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of the local language.

Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. • Extent and relevance of experience in risk management and/or safety and security service in a national security and/or military setting. • Extent of knowledge of UNSMS or standard operational rules and procedures is considered a strong asset.