Position Title :  Field Security Officer

Duty Station  :   Bangui, Central African Republic

Classification  :   Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment  :   Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date  :   As soon as possible

Closing Date  :   06 November 2019

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IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.  Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM.  For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close collaboration with the Staff Security Unit (SSU) at Headquarters (HQ),  and SSU Regional Office in Dakar and in coordination with the Head of Resource Management and Program Managers within the Mission, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for all security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to all IOM personnel and property in Central African Republic (CAR) under the umbrella of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSCA).

S/he will supervise the Country office’s (CO) security unit and in coordination with the Regional Field Security Officer (RFSO), plan, coordinate and implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address staff safety and the protection of IOM assets, while ensuring secure and safe IOM operations in CAR. S/he will rationally and successfully manage the IOM CAR Security Unit, implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address staff safety and the protection of IOM assets.

S/he will provide the Chief of Mission and the Program with information, briefings and guidance for implementation of CO activities in compliance with IOM rules, regulations in matter of security and reasonable compliance to United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and MINUSCA, collaborating with the Head of Resource Management submitting needs and requirements for compliance.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate, coordinate and establish networks with other international organizations, government security services and agencies working in the security management field, ensuring appropriate lines of communications relating to all aspects of staff security and safety are established and well maintained.

2. Provide advice, technical support and assistance to the CoM, Heads of Sub-Offices, Programme and Project Managers and when required and possible, collaborate with other offices in the region regarding safety/ security matters that will impact IOM’s operations and programmes and provide for inputs to Programme and to the Head of Resource Management, in order to incorporate Security considerations into programme development and CO resources management.

3. Provide relevant technical and strategic recommendation on potential threats/ risks to staff/ programmes and ensure that appropriate safety/ security information is disseminated to the sub-offices/ staff members in Bangui and 5 sub-offices among the country.

4. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the UNDSS and MINUSCA mission in CAR , and a comprehensive working knowledge of the present IOM/ UNDSS Memorandum of Understanding, related to the various security protocols stipulated in this agreement, including the teamwork of Accountability of the UN Security Management System; Security Risk Management (SRM), Residential Security Measures (RSM) and the UNDSS Security Policy Manual requirements.

5. Participate constructively in the DSS led security cell weekly meetings and attend the UN Senior Management Team SMT meetings as an observer.

6. Manage the IOM CAR Security Unit, ensuring a team approach and coach, train, and monitor the Local Security Assistants (LSAs). Ensuring reciprocal professional growth and organizational support.

7. Conduct security assessments / evaluations monitor regional security threats/trends, in collaboration with SSU Dakar that will enable comprehensive threat/risk and further offer appropriate recommendations.

8. Review and monitor the level of SRM and RSM compliance in the various IOM Sub-Offices in CAR and effectively address all non-compliance findings.

9. Develop and provide safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within the CO, and as required briefings for non-IOM staff involved in IOM programme implementation. Ensure and coordinate timely UNDSS briefings for all staff deployed to the CO.

10. Ensure regular updating of staff riot their contacts. Coordinate travel security for the CO relating to all IOM operations, including medical evacuations, and international staff travel within Page 2  /    5

and from/to CAR.

11. Oversee and maintain the IOM CAR vehicle fleet movement tracking system to ensure safe and secure movement of all CO vehicles including trucks, take effective measures to respond to unauthorized movements. Oversee the adequate assignment, operation and safeguarding of the CO’s armoured vehicles (AVs), including the selection, training, supervision and monitoring of national and international AV drivers.

12. Ensure all relevant safety/security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the IOM Programme’s staff and to the extent possible the programme’s service providers.

13. Develop staff training plan including an introductory security briefing for all new hires considering all the foregoing. Monitor staff training needs and certificates.

14. Assist in the design and implementation of IOM security-related strategies, CO specific security Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation.

15. Report security matters directly to the COM and SSU; liaise with various security services including MINUSCA, Military Contingences, United Nations Police (UNPOL), Joint Transition Fund (JTF) (police, military) and UN agencies security focal points regarding safety/security issues.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Security Management, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

• Equivalent studies in the National Armed or Security forces of country of residence may be considered an equivalent diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive military experience, law enforcement, or alternatively a combination of relevant security training and field experience; • Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions;

• Familiarity with CAR context and previous working experience in the region an advantage;

• Must have a valid driver’s license and previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies an advantage.

Skills

• Proven ability to discern and uphold the programmatic interest, status and safety of the CO at all times;

• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts;

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision makingat all times irrespective of the gravity of the security environment.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

1 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 three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

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 action 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

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.

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

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 06 November 2019  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:  to 06.11.2019

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.