IOM Field Security Support Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
IOM Ethiopia looking for “Field Security Support Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in Master Degree may apply on or before 17th Oct 2022.
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IOM Field Security Support Officer Jobs 2022
The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th Oct 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Field Security Support Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | International Organization for Migration |
| Position | Field Security Support Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | 17th Oct 2022 |
IOM Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other UN agencies and organizations, government counterparts and partner security services, country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office and all appropriate security Focal Points, in order to ensure up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to the Ethiopia specific missions and individual offices is obtained.
- In coordination with the CFSO, provide accurate and up to date assessments of the security situation in Ethiopia and provide advice and recommendations to the COM on how to prevent and mitigate against identified threats and risks.
- In coordination with the CFSO, develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden system. Warden testing methods should include multiple systems, including SCAAN.
- Regularly conduct a security training needs assessment and develop, deliver, and/or coordinate the delivery of the security trainings for IOM personnel in areas of operations, in coordination with UNDSS and other UNSMS agencies and organizations. Security trainings could be extended to other UN personnel and implementing partners, to extent possible.
- Provide safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within Ethiopia and coordinate all travel security for the Country Office relating to all IOM operations, including assessments of road, air and river transport networks, medical evacuations and international staff travel within and from/to Ethiopia.
- In coordination with the CFSO, regularly review and monitor compliance on the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM). This includes proactively participating in the Security Cell Meetings and actively providing guidance to the COM on issues raised in the SMT, ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and adherence to the UNSMS Policy on Gender Considerations in Security Management.
- Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programs in the Ethiopia and provide advice, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to work with its teams.
- In coordination with the CFSO, support the COM in the development or updating IOM Ethiopia’s Business Continuity Plan, proactively advising the COM in its regular testing. In coordination with the CFSO, develop, implement, and test office-specific security plans.
- Supervise local security assistants and National Security Officers to ensure that the appropriate level of staff safety and security is being delivered and supported.
- Closely monitor and report on deployment numbers (staff ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) during emergencies, in coordination with the Security Management Team (SMT) and UNDSS, ensuring that security clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS Security Management System.
- Test the functionally and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems (SCAAN) to ensure they are functional, effective and address the programme requirements of the Country Office. This includes actively checking the SCAAN dashboard and posting relevant security advisories in a timely manner.
- In coordination with the CFSO, report security matters that have a direct impact on IOM operations immediately to the COM and the RFSO (Regional Field Security Officer). In coordination with the COM and the CFSO, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in Ethiopia, working closely with local authorities in efforts to ensure IOM staff, its assets and interests are protected, and appropriate and corrective measure taken.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Position in Organization:
- Position Title : Field Security Support Officer
- Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
- Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
- Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Closing Date : 17 October 2022
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience:
- Minimum Two Years Experience.
- Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management;
- Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is an
- advantage;
- Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is
- highly desirable;
- Passing the UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) is highly desirable;
- Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an advantage;
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts is an advantage;
- Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident
- management scenarios would be an advantage; and,
- SSAFE TOT or other official UN TOT certification would be an advantage.
How to Apply IOM Field Security Support Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
The Closing Date: 17th Oct 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.iom.int |
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