Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Under the overall and direct supervision of IOM Field Security Officer, the incumbent will be responsible to perform the following duties:

1. Assist the FSO with the administration of the OSS Security guards, including the armed Security Guards, who are retained under contract to provide 24/7 security at all IOM offices/sub-offices, including private residences of international consultants/staff members.

2. As required respond to all security incidents affecting IOM international and national staff and their dependents by liaising with the Security Operations Center (SOC), or HNP and other relevant authorities to implement necessary action.

3. Notify the FSO, Chief of Sub-Office, Chief of Mission (CoM), and Resource Management Officer (RMO), and/or members of HAG (as and when required) of any emergency and security incident(s) involving any IOM member or other mission occurrences with possible impact on IOM programs, projects, and operations.

4. Provide IOM staff with security information, daily security routines flow (SMS, e-mails etc.) via SCAAN, WhatsApp, Signal, IOM email, SMS, national/international Security, warden list, Emergency Notification.

5. As Required effective and regular communication with UNDSS, and HNP to exchange information on the security environment for the smooth implementation of IOM operations.

6. Assist the FSO in establishing, maintaining, and testing the IOM warden system.

7. Assist the FSO to organize training courses and security issues/awareness and Preparedness such as the SSAFE training session through the office of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and the OIC SSAFE training and his/her staff.

8. As required liaise with UNDSS enabling all new National and Internationally appointed IOM staff members to receive the area specific security briefing.

9. Assist in monitoring the local security and political situation and to advise the FSO on important events/incidents.

10. Assist in planning, coordinating, preparing and conducting field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments, training, security briefings, in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective program delivery.

11. Submit safety issues to the supervisor and suggest what action should be taken if necessary.

12. Assist in monitoring and reporting to the supervision on any inadequacies of the following aspects of the physical security systems:
- Security Guards scheduling and conduct
- Access control points
- Identification cards control
- Surveillance devices such as CCTV functionality
- Fire safety prevention, maintain and conduct monthly firefighting equipment and safety equipment inventory, early warning, alert, assist on building evacuation drills.

13. Support and assist IOM staff with UN mandatory security training programs.

14. Draft informal translations of security related documents from English to French and vice versa as required especially when monitoring media sources. (Local and international sources to support basic security analysis trends patterns only at local level.

15. Perform other security/safety duties assigned by the FSO.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Completion of secondary/High School education with confirmed Diploma/Certificate. Training with National Police, Military Forces or Private Security Enterprises is an asset.

Minimum five years’ experience as a Security Guard, Police Officer or within the Military Services. Demonstrate team discipline, dedication, and reporting capability. Ability to cope with long hours.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance. Ability to resolve conflicts among staff. Responsibility, initiative and alertness, physical fitness, emotional stability, and neatness. Good judgment in security operations skills to resolve a range of security issues and problems.
• Professional and courteous attitude and the ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Excellent knowledge of United Nations security policies, procedures, and practices.
• Local Security Assistant (UN LSA) training certificate is an asset.

LANGUAGES (IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish)

• French and Creole are required.
• English good speaking skills and working knowledge.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioral competencies:

TECHNICAL
Anticipates and prepares adequate responses to matter affecting staff safety/security.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Reporting Skills.
• Ability to pay dose attention to details and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills especially MS Office and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analysis and solution development.
• Demonstrates understanding of key UN inter-governmental body partner agencies. Understands implications of security information and reports and supports in the identification of mitigating actions against threats and vulnerabilities to IOM operations. Planning compliance and emergency management Supports in planning and prioritization practices in-line with established security policies and procedures.

BEHAVIORAL

Accountability
• Create a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Accepts and gives constructive criticism;
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies;
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs;
• Monitors own work to correct errors;
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings.

Client Orientation

• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients;
• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors,
governments, and project beneficiaries;
• Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks
Continuous Learning
• Contributes to colleagues' learning;
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills;
• Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas;
• Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
Communication
• Actively shares relevant information;
• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures;
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience;
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Creativity and Initiative
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services;
• Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones;
• Persuades others to consider new ideas;
• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.
Leadership and Negotiation
• Convinces others to share resources;
• Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change;
• Presents goals as shared interests;
• Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments
Performance Management
• Provides constructive feedback to colleagues;
• Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers;
• Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations;
• Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.
Planning and Organizing
• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others;
• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others;
• Develops strategic vision for IOM within area of responsibility;
• Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers;
• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans;
• Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals;
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• Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team Members
Professionalism
• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities;
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress;
• Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity;
• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts;
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions.
Teamwork
• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment;
• Contributes to, and follows team objectives;
• Gives credit where credit is due;
• Seeks input and feedback from others;
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate;
• Actively supports and implements final group decisions;
• Takes joint responsibility for team's work.
Technological Awareness
• Learns about developments in available technology;
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions;
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to
appropriate work.
Resource Management
• Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs;
• Builds stable strategic alliances with relevant parties;
• Identifies sources of and secures funding from external stakeholders to meet the needs of IOM.

One Year Fixed Term, Employee, Grade Equiv. G5

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a CV with three (3) references and a cover letter outlining why they consider themselves a suitable candidate for this position. As the subject in your e-mail application, kindly state your full name and the IOM vacancy notice’s reference code (Full Name_VN2023_010)
Only qualified candidates should apply and only those who have been short-listed will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications should be sent to iomhaitihrunit@iom.int

iomhaitihrunit@iom.int

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.

2023-05-03