Field Security Support Officer

Position Title : Field Security Support Officer
Duty Station : Odesa, Ukraine

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 20 June 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered
before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo
(the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati;
Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands;
Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and
Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The
Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security
policy management and Mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective
implementation and delivery of IOM programs and activities.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and under the direct supervision of
the Country Level Field Security Officer (FSO), the Field Security Support Officer (FSSO) will
be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM’s activities and
assist the FSO and IOM COM with all aspects of security risk management in Ukraine.

The Field Security Support Officer will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security
management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and have impact on the
security of IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of
other UN agencies and organizations, government counterparts and partner security services,
country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office and all appropriate
security Focal Points, in order to ensure up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial
to Ukraine specifica ctivities.

2. In coordination with the FSO, provide accurate and up to date assessments of the security
situation in Ukraine and provide advice and recommendations to the CoM on how to prevent
and mitigate against identified threats and risks.

3. In coordination with the FSO, develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden
system. Warden testing methods should include multiple systems, including SCAAN.

4. Support the FSO in preparing Coutnry-specific training activities, seminars, briefings,
coordinating staff participation and ensure that security training is carried out professionally in
accordance with IOM and United Natons Security Management System (UNSMS)
learning/training standards.

5. Provide safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within Ukraine, and
coordinate all travel security for the Country Office relating to all IOM operations, including
assessments of road, air and river transport networks, medical evacuations and international
staff travel within and from/to Ukraine.

6. In coordination with the FSO, regularly review and monitor compliance on the Security Risk
Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM). This includes
proactively participating in the Security Cell Meetings and actively providing guidance to the
CoM on issues raised in the SMT, ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are
considered for implementation of security measures and that a people-centred approach is
mainstreamed in security risk management.

7. Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programs in Ukraine and provide
advice, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to deploy
its teams.

8. In coordination with the FSO, support the CoM by providing security-related inputs into IOM
Ukraine’s Business Continuity Plan, proactively advising the CoM in its regular testing.

9. In coordination with the FSO, develop, implement and test Country Office-specific security
plans.

10. Supervise Field Security Associates to ensure that the appropriate level of staff safety and
security is provided to IOM personnel.

11. In coordination with the FSO, closely monitor and report on deployment numbers (staff
ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) during emergencies,
in coordination with the Security Management Team (SMT) and UNDSS, ensuring that security
clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS
Security Management System.

12. In coordination with the FSO, test the functionally and implementation of IOM-specific
emergency communications systems (SCAAN) to ensure they are functional, effective and
address the programme requirements of the Country Office. This includes actively checking the
SCAAN dashboard and posting relevant security advisories in a timely manner.

13. In coordination with the FSO, report security matters that have a potential or direct impact on
IOM operations immediately to the CoM and the Regional Security Officer.

14. In coordination with the CoM and the FSO, conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any
security breaches/incidents in all DS, working closely with local authorities in efforts to ensure
IOM staff, its assets and interests are protected and appropriate and corrective measure taken.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management,

International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution
with two years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• UNDSS certification to any of the following: Security Certification Programme (SCP), Security

Analysis Practice and Process (SAPP), Hostage Incident Management (HIM), Trainer and
Developmen and Certification Course (TDC), and Safe and Secure Approaches in Field
Environments (SSAFE) is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in international relations,

disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk, disaster, or
crisis/emergency management and preparedness in the public or private service areas,
responsible in responding to emergency situations that may directly impact security is desirable.

• Experience in Security Risk Management strategies is desirable.
• International experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and relevant stakeholders is

an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all

times.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of
Ukrainian and/or another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish)
is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• 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.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly

treated.

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 actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best

and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in

the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 20 June 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 07.06.2024 to 20.06.2024

No Fees:

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.

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