WHO Field Security Assistant Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
WHO Ethiopia looking for “Field Security Assistant”.
Applicants with a degree in Secondary Education may apply on or before 26th May 2023.
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WHO Field Security Assistant Jobs 2023
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th May 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Field Security Assistant to be based in Jijiga, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Field Security Assistant |
| Location | Jijiga, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Secondary Education |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | 26th May 2023 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2023
Description Of Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Support WHO Incident Manager (IM) and the Regional Coordinators of Somali and Afar regions with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets; Enable WHO mandate despite the security challenges in the regions.
- Provide security situation reports on the general security situation in Somali and Afar regions; Advise/brief the IM, the Regional Coordinator and the FSOs regarding the threats that could affect WHO operations.
- Liaise and coordinate with local government security organizations and other appropriate national authorities on all matters relating to the security of WHO Staff members and their eligible dependents.
- Liaise and coordinate with UNDSS and UN agencies’ security officers regarding information sharing and joint missions; Ensure WHO’s participation in the UN Security Cells, ASMT meetings of Somali and Afar regions and share meetings’ decisions and minutes with the IM, the Regional Coordinator and FSOs.
- In cooperation with the HR team, maintain updated and accurate staff lists; Inform the IM, the Regional Coordinator, the FSOs and UNDSS regarding any update/change of staff information.
- Ensure that the warden system in place is updated; Conduct weekly warden checks; Establish SMS or other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation; Ensure UNDSS eTA is utilized.
- Provide specific security briefings to newly hired WHO personnel. Coordinate and follow up on UNDSS security briefings for newly recruited personnel in Somali and Afar regions; Provide pre-missions’ briefings;
- Brief staff on radio communication procedures, convoy procedures and identification of explosive devices.
- Assist the FSO in providing required training for newly recruited WHO personnel, issuance of security communications equipment as applicable, following up on issuance of visibility equipment and UNIDs; Ensure all WHO personnel undertake mandatory security training.
- Provide specific security training to WHO staff as requested by the FSO.
- Assist the FSO in monitoring and ensuing SRM security compliance in Somali and Afar regions. Conduct training sessions for WHO drivers to familiarize them with the emergency communications system and the specific actions to be taken when encountering security related situations while driving.
- Undertake security threat and risk assessments and physical security surveys.
- Ensure the implementation of the specific SOP-s provided by UNDSS in Somali and Afar regions. Follow up on news, social media and online articles; Inform the IM, the Regional Coordinator and the FSOs of emerging security situations which may affect the safety and security of WHO staff, premises and assets.
- Assist the FSO in cases of arrest and detentions of WHO personnel.
- Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers; Act as the direct focal point for security guards and supervisors in area assigned.
- Establish effective and functioning emergency communications system according to UNSMS policies and country SRM measures.
- Provide recommendations to enhance physical security procedures.
- Assist in ensuring that fire safety arrangements, plans for fire/building evacuation, relocation/evacuation of staff to a safe haven are updated and efficiently implemented. Conduct periodical drills according to UNSMS Fire Policy.
Position in Organization:
- Field Security Assistant
- Grade: No grade
- Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months (Renewable)
- Job Posting: May 11, 2023, 1:32:30 PM
- Closing Date: May 26, 2023, 3:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Jijiga
- Organization: AF_ETH Ethiopia
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- Completion of Secondary education supplemented by professional training in any of the security forces.
Experience:
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in the military, police or other armed security forces
- Field security operations experience with any of the Agencies in the UN system or other international non-governmental organizations
How to Apply WHO Field Security Assistant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2304402
The Closing Date: 26th May 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.who.int |
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