Local Security Assistant

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the intricacy and difficulty of working environment):

• Within the framework of WHO's Security Management Structure, this position is under the direct supervision of the Field Security Officer and overall technical direction regarding security policy and procedures is provided by the Regional Security Officer (RSO).

• The incumbent plans steps and complete work independently. Considerable judgment is involved to determine appropriate methods for the processing of the various security issues and in adapting established practices to assigned work, ensuring applying rules and recommending alternatives.

• Difficult or exceptional assignments are evaluated by supervisor(s) upon completion for technical accuracy and compliance with related policies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. In collaboration with UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) in the area and the FSO; evaluate and monitor existing security measures for the safeguarding of staff, visitors, WHO property and premises. Monitor adherence to UN Security Management System procedures and practice; identify gaps and recommend solutions and/or arrange for their improvement.
2. Review and monitor the premises security and evacuation plans for the safeguarding of staff, provide briefing on any new security measures and instructions.
3. Support the operations and management of the Warden System, including the conduct of exercises and administer the Emergency Communications System.
4. Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings and training courses on security awareness and preparedness in his/her area and arrange for security briefings for newly appointed staff and visitors.
5. Report security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices and assets and assist the FSO in investigations, preparation of security reports in a timely manner according to UNSMS guidelines.
6. Attends security cell meetings and other security-related activities of UN in his/her area.
7. Respond to staff security emergencies, provide general administrative assistance in the WHO security office and perform other security-related duties as required.
8. Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell members on issues of security.
9. Maintains required databases such as updated guidelines, measures, standards and policies, staff lists, etc.
10. Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearances for internal and external travel of staff and visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security management and/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset

Experience

Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

• Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.
• Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Producing results
• Setting an example
• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of the Local language.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 17,723 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

(a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
(b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided.
(c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.