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Regional Security Officer

Beirut

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Beirut
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Grade: P3  

Vacancy no.: CALL/P/2020/24
Publication date: 2 December 2020
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 16 December 2020

 

Job ID: 5147 
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut 
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut 
Location: Beirut   
Contract type: Fixed Term 


 

The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. This is an assignment of a purely temporary nature, not expected to lead to a career in the ILO. Duration is 12 months.

 

The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations

 

The following are eligible to apply:

 

- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. The Office will facilitate the temporary re-assignment of a selected internal candidate to this position.

- External candidates. A selected external candidate will be issued with a 4.2 (e) contract.

 

Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply.

 

Applications from officials who have reached their age of retirement as defined in Article 11.3 of the Staff Regulations on or before 31 December 2017, or who have already separated from ILO service upon retirement or early retirement, will not be considered.

 

The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

 

The ILO welcomes applicants with experience in working within ILO constituents (governments, employers’ and business membership organizations, and workers’ organizations).

 

Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here:
https://jobs.ilo.org/content/Non--and-under-represented-member-States/

Introduction

The position is located in the ILO Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) in Beirut.  The Regional office has overall political and management responsibilities for the promotion of ILO principles and policies in the region and provides strategic guidance and support to all countries in the region where the ILO has presence.

 

Under the overall technical supervision of the Security Unit of the Department of Internal Services and Administration at headquarters, the incumbent will be responsible for both strategic security planning and operational activities. The incumbent ensures security operations to support implementation of ILO’s mandates and activities in the Arab States region, in particular the ILO’s development cooperation projects, in accordance with the ILO’s security policy and procedures. This includes implementation of a comprehensive security operation that includes security risk management measures (staff, external collaborators, premises, vehicles, and events), staff residences, staff and visitor movements, training, information monitoring and reporting, preparedness and emergency response elements.
 
As the ILO operates within the United Nations Security Management System framework, the incumbent ensures that the security operational activities of the ILO are compliant with UN standards within the countries covered by the ROAS. The incumbent maintains relationships with UN security system staff and security staff of other entities, such as embassies and international organizations, to gather both information and response capabilities in the region.

 

The position will report to the Chief of the Regional Administrative Services  under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and receives technical guidance and advice from the Field Safety and Security Coordinator in Geneva.

Duties

1. Ensure that robust emergency provisions are in place to maintain staff safety and security in the event of a security incident, significant deterioration of the security environment and or natural disaster. These plans must be relevant and practiced to ensure full staff compliance. Conduct staff briefings on security preparations and country situations prior to field missions.

2. In coordination with the Security Unit at headquarters, develop country-specific security risk analyses and prepare briefings on security situations for staff and management as required. Continuously monitor security threats and risks and carry out related analysis.

3. Gather and interpret related information and develop relevant security risk assessment documentation. Maintain an up-to-date security reporting system, in particular incident reports, and ensure notification of appropriate staff members.

4. Ensure that the physical and technical security of ILO premises is fully compliant with ILO and UN standard, commensurate with local threat and risks. This includes overseeing subcontracted guard-forces and third party suppliers.

5. Ensure that all staff official travel is fully compliant with ILO and UNDSS standard operational procedures and that full movement controls are maintained.

6. Assist headquarters Unit in the delivery of relevant and effective specialist security training to ILO staff members and external collaborators in the region, within the specified budget.

7. Carry out physical and technical security assessments of offices, operations, events and staff residences in Beirut on a constant basis and at other office locations covered by the Region, when required, ensuring that quality and standards are maintained and in line with the security risk management and residential security measures in effect at the location.

8. Ensure that all visiting missions receive the appropriate levels of security support, which includes an in- country security briefing and full review and security support for activities.

9. Establish lines of communication with relevant security elements of the UN Security Management System via the UN Security Cell, and other international institutions, as well as with concerned law enforcement personnel in countries in the region, to ensure maximum security coordination and safe conduct of ILO operations.

10. Collaborate with the Chief of the Regional Administrative Services and the Regional Coordinator for Human Resources  to coordinate and oversee the application of field safety and security standards, travel security clearance requirements and evacuation procedures, including medical evacuation, when necessary.

11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education

First level university degree preferably in social sciences, management, or a related security field. Formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police, junior command and staff college (minimum 9 months full time). Qualification with command experience and/or formal training in security risk management (SCP certified or at least LSA certified) would be an advantage.

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment. Of the five years’ experience, at least two years of international experience in security operations would be an advantage.  Experience in the design and implementation of robust security and emergency procedures and plans.  Experience in the design and delivery of structured training programs to a multi-cultural audience. Management experience in the public, private or corporate sector would be an advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English.  Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.

Competencies

In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:

Technical

Knowledge of UN security system policies, rules, regulations.  Ability to work effectively in stressful environments and occurrences and to instill confidence and project credibility in difficult and dangerous situations. Skills related to first-aid would be an asset. Ability to liaise with host government security services for analyzing and assessing security risks and implementing effective mitigation measures.  Good understanding of all elements of security protection for VIPs would be an advantage.  Project management, mostly related to the inclusion of adapted security risk measures. Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Behavioural

Interpersonal skills.  High degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.


 

Recruitment process

 

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

 

Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 2 to 4 weeks following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.

 

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.

 

In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic and in view of border and travel restrictions as well as ILO teleworking arrangements, the start date of contracts or transfers to temporary positions will have to be reconfirmed in the context of the evolution of the pandemic.

 

Fraud warning

 

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

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