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Field Security Liaison Officer (S)

Vienna

  • Organization: OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background:

 

This is a temporary position with the start date of as soon as possible and the initial duration of 5 months and 29 days.

 

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.
 

 

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.

 

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.  

The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of his/her mandate and specific tasks given to him/her by the OSCE participating States. This includes primarily assisting the Secretary General in his activities, serving as a focal point for liaison and support to the Chairperson-in-Office, and co-ordinating tasks across the Secretariat. It groups horizontal services such as Executive Management, Communications and Media Relations, Legal Services, External Co-operation, Security Management, Gender Affairs, Conference and Language Services, Central Records Management, and oversees the OSCE Document Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Centre in Prague (DCiP). The OSG ensures effective co-ordination of policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chairmanship, and management decisions taken by the Secretary General. 


The Security Management Unit currently consists of eight staff members (2 on professional contracts, 2 seconded and 4 G-level staff) and reports to the SG through the Director OSG. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Security Management (SM), the incumbent’s role is to provide support to the SM given the increasing workload. 


Tasks and Responsibilities:

 

The Field Security Liaison Officer (FSLO) will, under the supervision of the H/Security Management, support the unit in conducting their day-to-day activities. The work will include the following tasks:

 

  1. Liaising closely with relevant stakeholders in the planning and delivery of activities, including but not exclusive with other UN and EU agencies, as well as relevant security focal points and officials; 
  2. Developing good contacts with the national law enforcement agencies with a view to obtaining the best possible protection for mission staff; co-operating closely on security issues with other organizations operating at various locations;
  3. Accompanying and briefing Senior OSCE Official’s during official travels and co-ordinating all related security requirements; reviewing security arrangements, drafting ad-hoc security assessment’s  and recommends mitigation strategies;
  4. Preparing and supporting preparations for official meetings, events and visits, including co-ordination and liaison with relevant stakeholders and performing security inspections;
  5. Conducting physical surveys of OSCE property and other locations to be visited during missions;
  6. Maintaining an understanding of the political and security situation with special focus in the OSCE area of operations and regions; following unfolding events; conducting trend analysis and mid to long-term predictive analysis; 
  7. Supporting in preparing Security Threat Information (STI), Security Risk Assessments (SRA), drafting reports and maintaining logs of security incidents affecting OSCE personnel, assets and operations;
  8. Providing direct support to the security management team and the crisis management team;
  9. Performing other related tasks ask assigned. 

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see https://www.osce.org/
secretariat


Necessary Qualifications:

  • First-level university degree in security studies, political science, international relations, business administration or other related field;

  • A  minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in police, military or security management with liaison and close protection experience at national and international levels;

  • Experience with work in an International NGO, UN / EU agency or other international organisation is desirable; 

  • Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable; recent (within two years) successful completion of an emergency trauma bag certification or equivalent of an first aid certification is desirable and the required permits to operate an armoured vehicle;

  • Close protection work experience of one or more principals; static and mobile protection, close protection response techniques, proficiency in the use of protection and communications equipment and armoured vehicles;

  • Ability to work under time pressure and with tight deadlines;

  • Professional fluency in English, both oral and written; knowledge of other OSCE languages would is an asset;

  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

  • Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

 

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.


The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

 
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.


Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.


The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.


Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.


Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.


Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations

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