Expedited Field Security Associate

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Juba and direct supervision of the Field Security Officer, the Field Security Associate will handle the below listed responsibilities:

1. Assist in mainaining effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to the mission. 

2. Assist the Field Security Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the location. 

3. Support the Field Security Officer in the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). 

4. In coordination with Field Security Officer follow up staff member’s compliance with safety and security protocols including completion of mandatory security training, obtaining security clearances as required. 

5. Provides support in conducting security survey of offices in IOM South Sudan. 

6. Support the effective management of the Country Office Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Ensure that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel.

7. Ensure that all safety and security communications equipment is functioning and in good condition, with a regular inventory duly maintained. 

8. Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in South Sudan. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.

9. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required.

10. Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of country UNDSS office and host country security authorities.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience;

• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable; 

• Experience in providing security coordination and administrative support for an international organization is desirable;

• Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable, and;

• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.

   

• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and r relevant stakeholders is an advantage;

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and; 

• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively. 

   

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

Desirable
Working knowledge of Arabic.
 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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