National Professional Officer (Security)

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,611 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO Country Office of Myanmar, asled by the WHO Representative, provides technical and financial assistance to,and collaborates with the Ministry of Health (MoH). WHO also provides technicalsupport to other major health partners. WHO's national and international staffprovide support for technical assistance, capacity building, advocacy, policydevelopment, standards and guidelines.The Security Officer willensure the security and safety of all WHO personnel including their eligibledependents and will enable a secured environment for WHO Programmesimplementation in the field across Myanmar.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the WHO Representative and direct supervision of Administrative Officer (AO), the incumbent performs following functions:

1. In close collaboration with the UN Department for Safety and Security, provide relevant advisories to the Head of WHO Office with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles.

2. Monitor and carry-out, as necessary, the implementation of the technical security measures as outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, MORSS, Security Risk Compliance Assessments, 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. Regularly coordinate with the WHO South East Asia Regional Office (Administrative Services Unit, ASU/DAF) concerning security compliance and WHO Headquarters security reporting matters.

3. 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 WHO Representative with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.

4. Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports ensuring that WHO Representative/AO and the UNDSS are kept regularly informed of security situation.

5. In coordination with WHO Local Security focal points at field offices, 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.

6. Conduct training/briefing on radio communication procedures, convoy procedures, security and evacuation procedures and other necessary security issues and precautions are undertaken.

7. Conduct regular security briefings to all staff and personnel at WCO and to those appointed to the field or on mission.

8. Provide systematic reporting on security incidents to WHO Representative and UNDSS.

9. Assist in conducting periodic security assessments of WHO 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).

10. Provide advice on selection and procurement of appropriate security equipment/infrastructure.

11. Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Working Group meetings. Establish and maintain regular contact with UNDSS and all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.

12. Act as Alternate Agency Security Focal Point.

13. Perform any other relevant duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree in one of the following fields :security management, international relations, business administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law or a related field from a recognized university. Desirable: Post-graduate degree in management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute , with focus on security management or equivalent in military or police academy degree or formalized qualifying training.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant experience in security management/operations, risk or disaster or emergency management in the public or private service areas. Desirable: Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.Work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

Skills

1. Security Risk Management and Planning2. Safety and Security Services3. Security Networking and Partnership Building4. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Myanmar.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 26,662 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.