Job Description
Open to Internal and External Candidates
- Position:
Junior Security Assistant
- Organizational
Unit: Staff Safety & Security Unit (SSU)
- Duty
Station: Yemen, Mokha
- IOM
Classification: G3
- Type
of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 6 Months
(With a possibility of renewal)
- SVN
No.: SVN2023.027
- Estimated
Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing
Date: Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental
organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental,
intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting
humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing
services and advice to governments and migrants.
Organizational Context and Scope:
Working under the overall supervision of the Aden Office’s
Field Security Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Local Security
Assistant Mokha, the incumbent will directly support and provide clerical
assistance to the implementation of appropriate safety and security management
procedures related to the safety and security of IOM staff and the protection
of IOM assets at the Mokha Sub Office:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide clerical support to the
day-to-day tasks of the IOM Mokha Sub Office’s Staff Security Unit as required.
2. Develop a basic understanding of the United Nations
Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Security Management System (UNSMS) in
Yemen, including the Security Risk Management Process (SRM), and its
application.
3. Provide administrative support to the Senior Local
Security Assistant in maintaining archives and filing systems for both
electronic and physical files.
4. Support the Senior Local Security Assistant in
dissemination of security related information to IOM staff members, and in
monitoring staff adherence to various security plans and advisories.
5. Provide support to the Senior Local Security Assistant in
maintaining an updated list of staff members with all relevant information,
agency-based warden system, radio sign listing, and other safety information
for the Sub Office as required.
6. Support the Senior Local Security Assistant in verifying
that all security/safety and communications equipment is operational with a
regular inventory duly maintained.
7. Assist the Senior Local Security Assistant in maintaining
the security database of all staff including all contact details, call signs
and residence locations, in coordination with the Sub Offices’ HR unit. Support
the Senior Local Security Assistant that all security administration (CONOPS,
MSCR, Deconfliction, Travel & Security Clearances etc) is processed in a
thorough and timely manner and archived for future process if required.
8. Provide support with the implementation of fire safety and
emergency plans.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by SLSA, FSO, and MFSO.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree/Certificate in social science, law enforcement or certified
graduation from military/police academy; or an equivalent combination of
education training and experience;
Experience
Minimum three years experience (one year for University
Degree holders) in security, police or military service with extensive command
or leadership experience, with at least two years of international exposure in
a managerial function at the United Nations, or other international
organization; direct experience in the United Nations Security Management
System is a distinct advantage; previous experience in providing security
training to all levels of staff, including radio communications, warden
management and incident management.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to analyse and report on
complex security issues to high level stakeholders and advise on and implement
measures for mitigation; good computer skills in the MS Office applications of
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; ability to develop and manage databases;
personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for
diversity, creative thinking; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with
colleagues from varied cultures and backgrounds; political and social knowledge
of Marib and Hadramout governorates including knowledge of the security
situation is a distinct advantage.
LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and National
Language is required.
Required Competencies
Values
- Inclusion
and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity
and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism:
demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner
and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
- Teamwork:
develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering
results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and
timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
outcomes.
- Managing
and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate.
- Accountability:
takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own
- action
and delegated work.
- Communication:
encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
- Any
offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject
to funding confirmation.
- Only
candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting
distance of the duty station will be considered.
- Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, national of the country with automatic right to live and work
in the country, and security clearances.
- Females
with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
- As
part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or
duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for
IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
- Non-compliance
with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for
withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun,
terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
applications via the following link
All applications should include a functional email address,
mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”.
Posting period: 15 March 2023 to 28 March 2023