SVN 2017/172 (P) - Field Security Officer (FSO) (P3) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Position Title Field Security Officer (FSO)

Duty Station :Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Classification Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 05 October 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Dhaka, Bangladesh and in close coordination with the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cox’s Bazar, and under the technical supervision of the Regional Field Security Officer (RFSO) for the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) based in Bangkok, Thailand and in cooperation with the programme managers; the successful candidate will oversee the security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to all IOM personnel and assets in Bangladesh. In coordination with the RFSO, s/he will assist in successfully implementing appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address staff safety/security concerns and the protection of IOM staff, assets and programs.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Liaise regularly with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Bangladesh, on emerging threats and specific country security conditions. 2. Provide accurate and up to date assessments of the security situation in Bangladesh, specifically Cox’ Bazar and recommend to the CoM and HoSO risk prevention strategies as well as mitigation measures for identified risks and threat levels. Produce a Security Risk Assessment of all IOM premises indicating the identified threats and provide recommendations Page 1 / 4to the CoM.

3. Collaborate as required with the RFSO-AP, UNDSS and other UN agencies regarding all aspects of risk/threat analysis.

4. Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), and keep abreast of all events and their developments as they occur in Bangladesh.

5. As required, brief the CoM/Sr.PM/HoSO on Security Management Team (SMT) meeting agenda items, drafting talking points, Notes for File (NFF) and briefing notes as required. 6. Attend all UNDSS Area Security Management Team (ASMT`s) and security cell meetings. Liaise with the RFSO-AP, regarding relevant security matters. Represent the Head of Sub Office in his/her absence at UNDSS ASMT meetings.

7. Review and monitor the level of Security Risk Management (SRM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM’s) with regards to compliance in the various IOM offices in Bangladesh. Address issues of non-compliance in a timely, proactive and cost effective manner. 8. In close collaboration with SSU/HQ, contribute to the development and implementation of programme specific safety/security-related strategies and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assess and provide recommendations concerning physical/structural security measures for all IOM facilities in the mission, internal mission/programme emergency communications and the establishment of a concrete course of action for their implementation in accordance with operational requirements.

9. Develop and provide UNDSS safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within the Mission areas. Ensure regular updating of staff and coordinate travel security for the Mission relating to IOM operations.

10. Ensure that all relevant safety/security information is disseminated in timely manner to all IOM staff as well as programme service providers. In coordination with HR update staff/TDY data and further forward it to the UNDSS.

11. Be guided by IOM staff Rules and Regulations related to the confidential and secure, management of internal and external security information.

12. Assist in the assessment, facilitation and identification from a security perspective, of service providers, which will support IOM activities in the field,

13. Assist in the identification of measures to implement to ensure and maintain a high level of staff security, consistent with the principles of the UNSMS and that of the Organization in respect to context and operations.

14. Liaise with SSU, SDL and UNDSS Training Units on all security related training matters, in efforts to ensure that IOM's training procedures are followed and that the specific training meets established standards.

15. Develop and maintain a country wide warden system to ensure accountability for all staff in the event of emergency or natural disaster.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Page 2 / 4• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Security Management, Law and /or Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields or equivalent studies in the National Armed or Security forces of country of residence with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in Security management, migrant Refugee Camp Security and emergency response;

• Comprehensive understanding of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS)system and exhibit the ability to work with UNDSS in the field;

• Experience in United Nations missions, international peacekeeping, humanitarian emergency operations, strategic security planning/analysis and advanced security training with national or international security agencies or private organizations is highly desirable; • Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts; • Demonstrate the ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all times irrespective of the gravity of the security environment;

• Familiarity with the South Asia context and previous working experience in the region an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bangla is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in Page 3 / 4the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 October 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 22.09.2017 to 05.10.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/172 (P) - Field Security Officer (FSO) (P3) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (55186153) Released

Posting: Posting NC55186161 (55186161) Released

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