Senior Field Security Associate at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Job Title: Senior Field Security Associate

Activities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to Northeast Region, Nigeria. 
• Assist the FSO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Northeast Region, Nigeria. Carry out the adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation. 
• Support the FSO in the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). 
• Assist the FSOwith the conduct of the Security Risk Management (SRM) and the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risk Management (SRM) process for the area of operation, in close coordination with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). 
• Provide support in conducting security evaluations and provide advice on Residential Security Measures (RSM) to IOM personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security. 
• Support the effective management of the Sub Office Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Assist in ensuring that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel. 
• Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in Northeast region, Nigeria. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports. 
• Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required. 
• Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of country UNDSS office and host country security authorities. 
• In coordination with the FSO, implement IOM Nigeria security measures, verify that access control procedures are effective, and propose any necessary improvements.
• Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises and assets.
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security offices and residences to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
• Provide support with all radio technician responsibilities, prepares and updates Call Sign lists, trains security staff/contracted guards on VHF/HF radios and facilitates overall operability of communications systems and issuance and maintenance of radios. Monitors radio communication capabilities with UNDSS, IOM Maiduguri, if applicable.
• In the absence of the FSO, liaise with UNDSS and other local security stakeholders at the appropriate level. 
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an International Organization;
• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience. 
• Experience in the rank of NCO and above in the armed/police forces, will be an advantage.
• Experience:
• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable; 
• Experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable; 
• Experience in operational security risk management, investigations or physical security is desirable; 
• Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable, and;
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.
• Skills:
• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and relevant stakeholders is an advantage;
• Computer literacy with a high degree of proficiency in commonly used applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Training in emergency and disaster response is an added advantage.
• In security/emergency services dedication to one’s duty is paramount and flexibility and commitment to these duties in an emergency will be expected and appreciated.
• Good political and social knowledge of the country.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and;
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively
• Languages:
• For this position, Excellent command of spoken and written English, Hausa is a must. 
• Fluency in Kanuri is an added advantage
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 5th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/

Notes

• Pre-selected candidates will be called for interviews.
• Applications without the adequate set of documents will not be considered in the selection process.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
• IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.