Field Security Officer

The Department of Operations is responsible for providing efficient and effective support services to all programmes and activities of the country office in respect of budget and finance, human resources and talent management, administration, procurement, information technology, security and staff health and well-being.The safety and security section is responsible for providing timely, effective and cost-efficient services to personnel, leadership and programmes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide support in maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNDSS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), and SOPs; ensure that the country Office, suboffice and warehouses have an acceptable level of SRMM compliance. Ensure that the SRM is verified and advised where required. Ensure TRIP clearance are requested.Ensure RSM compliance.Contribute to monitoring the security situation; undertake security risk assessment for the Country Offices and report to the Operations Officer and the WR on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures. Provide a technical input in the development of SOPs and contingency plans for the country offices and participate in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.Ensure the implementation of an effective and practical warden system, through training of all wardens and sending updated lists of staff, consultants, and dependents present at the duty station.Arrange and compile materials for security trainings for personnel, provide briefings on security communication systems (and assign VHF call signs for new staff), security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions. Arrange office evacuation drills for staff.Maintain updated security information, ensuring that the personnel are kept regularly informed of security situation, drawing their attention to pitfalls, needs, unusual situations and problems, proposing recommendations. Coordinate diplomatic missions with UNDSS and country security forces.Participate in the security cell meetings and area security meetings and at SMT whenever required.Represent WHO interests at the UNDSS security cell and provide inputs in SRM, RSM, SOPs and practices under discussion, including the local security cost shared budget.Responsible for Office and vehicles SRMM compliance. Arrange for RSM review for residence of international staff members. Follow up on mandatory security trainings for staff and ensure full compliance. Assist personnel in case of incident and assure timely reporting of security incidents to UNDSS. Ensure availability of needed security equipment including security communications, First Aid kits and ballistic personal protective equipment. Ensure personnel and drivers comply with UNDSS security measures and movement reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree in business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations with focus on security management

Desirable: First level university degree in police science, military or police academy degree or training.

Experience

Essential: At least two years’ experience in security management. Experience in training and guiding personnel on security issues.

Desirable: Experience in field missions of 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 knowledge of security/risk management methods, combined with a background of military, police or other security specialization. Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. Proven ability to communicate effectively. Tact, discretion, diplomacy and ability to promote consensus. Good knowledge of UN field security operations and the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Moving forward in a changing environment

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ILS 236,510 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.