Position Title: Security Surge Advisor
Job Code: CFA 2024 25
Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 09 September 2024
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.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Context:
The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Country Office operational support to enable the effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities while managing security risks at acceptable levels.
Under the direct supervision of the [Chief of Mission (COM) or Head of Office (HoO)], and under the technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) through the Regional Security Officer (RSO) the Security Surge Advisor will be responsible for providing expert support in delivering security risk assessments, contingency planning, and emergency preparedness to enable IOM’s activities, while ensuring operational compliance to security measures, with the overall aim to ensure that OSS provides a flexible and agile security service to its clients.
To respond effectively to global humanitarian emergencies, the Security Surge Advisor will be deployed at the onset of the emergency to augment office capacity, assess and establish the security requirements. The incumbent will also conduct short-term security missions globally.
The Security Surge Advisor will serve as a subject matter expert on field security, provide security advice to support the crisis response and surge response teams and provide expert support in relation to crisis preparedness and contingency planning, emergency operations and activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide security policy guidance and security risk management support to the Country Office senior management team (Chief of Mission/Deputy Chief of Mission/Head of Office/Programme Managers), enabling continuation or resuming of programme activities as security situation permits within the framework of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS).
- Support [Chief of Mission (COM) or Head of Office (HoO)], by providing timely security risk management advice on humanitarian emergencies and emerging conflict situations that could impact IOM personnel, premises and assets operational activities.
- Maintains awareness of developing global issues to enable effective technical advice and emergency response to requests for rapid assessments of threat, risk and security issues.
- Ensure the mainstreaming of security into all levels of IOM programme design, implementation and delivery and to promote the importance of security risk management in programme planning to ensure that IOM continues to deliver programmes in complex security environments.
- Review the impact of current and potential security factors and trends on IOM programming, and address issues that could have an impact on the security of IOM personnel, premises, assets and operational activities.
- Liaise and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of IOM personnel as the highest priority.
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of processes aimed at managing the security risks to IOM personnel, premises, assets and operational activities in all locations.
- Develop and maintain a close working relationship with Country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office (Country Mission Chief/Security Advisors) and participate as an active member of the Security Cell established by the UNDSS in the country.
- Facilitate and participate in threat and risk assessments in areas where IOM projects are implemented, identify, and facilitate implementation of appropriate risk management measures. That may include specialized scenarios, e.g.: in aftermath of natural disaster and other emergency response operations, electoral monitoring projects in conflict areas, etc.
- Provide guidance to the [Chief of Mission (COM) or Head of Office (HoO)], on thesubmission of Locally Cost-Shared Security Budget (LCSSB), ensure that shared costs proposed in SMTs comply with the UNSMS policy on LCSSB and appropriate funding in the Country Office is available to cover the costs.
- Ensure that the CO senior management team have a clear understanding of the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), and Residential Security Measures (RSM), including their roles in terms of accountability and responsibilities as set-out in the UN “Framework of Accountability” document.
- Where appropriate, deliver security training for IOM personnel and ensure that training is carried out professionally and within IOM and UNSMS learning/training standards.
- Test the functionality and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems, including SCAAN and contingency plans, to ensure they are functional, effective and address the Country Office/programme requirements. This includes actively checking the SCAAN dashboard and posting relevant advisories in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the integration of the security component into the Country Office Business Continuity Plan.
- Provide timely and accurate updates on the security situation to the OSS through the Regional Security Officer (RSO), and ensure that all security-related incidents involving IOM personnel and eligible dependents are reported.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Security Risk Management, Disaster or Emergency Management, Political Science, Military Science, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Law, International Relations, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Relevant professional experience on security risk management, or a related area, with minimum five years field experience in the UN Security Management System;
- Experience in managing crisis in the context of the UNSMS, is required;
- Experience in planning and execution of security plans and measures is required;
- Experience in planning, organizing and implementing humanitarian security operations in the field is desirable;
- Experience and direct exposure/involvement with Business Continuity Management;
- Experience in security information analysis is desirable but not required; and
- UNDSS certification to any of the following: Security Certification Programme (SCP), SecurityAnalysis Practice and Process (SAPP), Hostage Incident Management (HIM), Trainer Development and Certification Course (TDC) and Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) is desirable.
Skills
- In depth knowledge of UNSMS security policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to collaborate and maintain effective partnerships with UN security counterparts, stakeholders, partners and government security counterparts.
- Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
Depending on the duty station where the incumbent will be deployed, Working knowledge of an additional language may be required.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
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
- 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
- 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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE, by 09 September 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 09.08.2024 to 09.09.2024
No Fees:
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.
