Country Field Security Officer - Multiple Duty stations: Afghanistan Pakistan Iraq Somalia

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/FT187

Title: Country Field Security Officer - Multiple duty stations: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia.

Grade: P3

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract:  2 years including 12 months probationary period

    Date: 13 June 2011

Application Deadline: 6 July 2011


Duty Station:  Multiple Duty Stations

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM)
Division of Administration & Finance (DAF)


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
This position is under the direct supervision of the WHO Country Representative and has Regional/Global reporting responsibility through the Regional Director, Administration and Finance and the Coordinator, Staff Security, WHO/HQ. Overall technical direction on security policy and procedures is provided by the WHO Security Focal Point, Director of Operational Support Services, HQ.
Description of duties:
Within the framework of WHO's Security Management Structure the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Advise and support the Representative and Heads of Offices in managing staff safety and security of WHO, its premises and property.
- Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Management System, including maintaining close co-operation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Field Security Officer(s), monitoring WHO's compliance with Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS) requirements, cooperating with management to develop security planning, supporting WHO staff serving as members of the country and area Security Management Teams and Wardens.
- Undertake periodic security assessments, analysing security factors and levels of risk related to WHO activities. Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement.
- Provide safety and security briefings, advice and training to WHO staff members and associated personnel.
- Maintain updated security information and prepare periodic situation reports in accordance with UN and WHO standard operating procedure and as agreed with the Representative and WHO security management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A university degree (BA or equivalent), with a focus on security management and/or related discipline (business administration; political/social science; psychology; international relations). Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree.
Skills:
WHO Competencies:
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
- Setting an example

Functional Skills:
- Relevant security training with military or police is an asset.
- Analytical and team-working skills, knowledge of UN field security operations.
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools.
Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels including experience as Field Security Officer.
Highly desirable:
Previous UN P grade Field Security Officer/Adviser experience.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English is essential and working knowledge of a second UN language is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening. Only applicants who pass the written test will be invited for interview.

Note: In view of the current security situation, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq have been declared non-family duty stations; i.e. dependants are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. The salary, post adjustment, benefits and allowances will be determined as applicable at the time of recruitment.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 56,018 at single rate
USD 60,013 with primary dependants
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at:www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.