ROSTER Field Security Officer (P4)
Multiple locations
- Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
- Location: Multiple locations
- Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- EM/DAF General Management
- Closing Date: Closed
ROSTER
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Reporting the Head of WHO Country Office, under the guidance of the Incident Manager and respective Regional Security Officer, and in closed coordination with the Coordinator Security in Headquarters, the incumbent has the front line responsibility of preserving and maintaining the safety and security of WHO staff, teams and responders; to enable the implementation of WHOâs emergency incident management system across the country of assignment. This requires extensive contacts with staff and partners country-wide, providing advice, briefing and awareness, as well as ongoing contacts with Coordinator SEC, and relevant directors of administration and finance. Additionally, the work requires extensive contacts with UNDSS and other UN field security officers to exchange information and ensure mutual understanding, obtain and/or give assistance as related to security and related matters, as well as the national authorities.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties\:Education
Essential\:
University degree in police science, business administration, political/social science, psychology or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute,with focus on security management or equivalent in military or police academy degree or training.
Experience
Essential\:
At least seven yearsâ experience in security management, at the national and international levels. Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues.
Desirable\:
Experience in field mission of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized
humanitarian organization would be an advantage. Security management experience in developing countries would be an asset.
Skills
- Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management.
- Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
- Good knowledge of WHO field security operations and the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
WHO Competencies
CommunicationRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
TeamworkUse of Language Skills
Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,332 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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The interview is Competency based , you may access WHO global Competencies model at
Http\://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1
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