IOM recrute un(e) Field Security Officer

The Global Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) program aims to provide assisted voluntary return (AVR) to migrants in the United States, receiving countries, and the Western Hemisphere, ensuring that returns are safe, dignified, and based on the migrants' free, prior, and informed consent. Additionally, the program offers independent, needs-based post-arrival assistance at the request of countries of origin or receiving countries, always with the explicit consent of the migrants.

The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Country Office (CO) operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) of the CO, and under the technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office (RO) in Dakar, the Field Security Officer will be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM's activities in the Country Office with all aspects of security risk management. The Field Security Officer will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and have an impact on the security of IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.

Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with security officials of other United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) organizations, government counterparts and partner security services, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, and all appropriate Security Focal Points.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date assessments of the security situation in the Country Office and provide advice and recommendations to the COM on how to prevent and mitigate against identified threats and risks.
• Develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden system. Warden testing methods should include multiple systems, including SCAAN.
• In coordination with the RSO, COM, prepare Country-specific training activities, seminars, and briefings, coordinate staff participation, and ensure that security training is carried out professionally within IOM and UNSMS learning/training standards.
• Provide security briefings for IOM personnel deployed to and travelling within Cameroon and coordinate all travel security requirements 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 Cameroon.
• In coordination with the RSO, regularly review and monitor compliance with the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM).
• Acquire a comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programmes in Cameroon and provide recommendations, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to deploy its teams.
• Support the COM by providing security-related inputs into the Country Office's Business Continuity Plan, proactively advising the COM in its regular testing.
• In coordination with the RSO, develop, implement, and test Country Office-specific security plans.
• Supervise the Field Security National Officer to ensure that the appropriate level of security is provided to IOM personnel.
• 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.
• Test the functionality and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems, including SCAAN, to ensure they are functional, effective, and address the programme requirements of the Country Office.
• Report security matters that have a potential or direct impact on IOM operations immediately to the COM of CO and the RSO.
• In coordination with the COM of CO and the RSO, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in the Country Office.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

• Master's degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Political/Social Science, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, 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.

Experience :

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk, disaster, or crisis/emergency management and preparedness in the public or private service areas.
• Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable.
• International experience is desirable.
• Management experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable.
• Minimum one year of experience in field operations is desirable.
• Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.
• UNDSS certification in any of the following: Security Certification Programme (SCP), Security Analysis Practice and Process (SAPP), Hostage Incident Management (HIM), Trainer Development and Certification Course (TDC) and Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) is desirable.

Skills :

• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high degree of rational behavior and decision-making at all times.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.

Languages :

Fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Notes :

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. Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland, on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM. IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system.

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