Country: Somalia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2015
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION VACANCY NOTICE NO.WHOSOM2015/06
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
TITLE : Local Security Assistant
GRADE : G6
OFFICIAL STATION (COUNTRY) : Mogadishu, Somalia
ORGANIZATIONAL : Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO)
LOCATION/UNIT Office of the WHO Representative, Somalia.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
The purpose of the post :Support the country office and the Field Security Officer (FSO) in gathering information and in analysing the overall security situation in his/her place of assignment; and make appropriate recommendations. Act as WHO security focal point in the duty station; coordinate, monitor and initiate actions related to security management.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
Will perform the following duties:
- In collaboration with UN department of safety & security (UNDSS) in the area and the FSO; evaluate and monitor existing security measures for the safeguarding of staff, visitors, WHO property and premises. Monitor adherence to UN security Management System procedures and practice; identify gaps and recommend solutions and /or arrange for their improvement.
- Review and monitor the premises security and evacuation plan for safeguarding of staff, provide briefing on any new security measures and instructions.
- Support the operations and management of the warden system. Including the conduct of exercises and administer the Emergency communications system.
- Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings and training courses on security awareness and preparedness in his/her area and arrange for security briefings for the newly appointed staff and visitors.
- Report security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices and assets and assist the FSO in investigations, preparation of security reports in a timely manner according to UNSMS guidelines.
- Attend security cell meetings and other security- related activities of UN in his/her area.
- Respond to staff security emergencies, provide general administrative assistance in the WHO security office and perform other security-related duties as required.
- Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell member on issues of security.
- Maintains required databases such as updated guidelines, measures, standards and policies, staff lists, etc.
- Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearance for internal and external travel of staff and visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION
AND SKILLS: Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security management and/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset.
• Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities
• Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff
• Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency
• Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential: At least 8 years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Work might involve exposure to minor risks and requires vigilance to possible hazards/risk factors.
LANGUAGES: Very good knowledge of English and the local language. French is an asset.
COMPETENCIES
1) Communication in an effective and credible way
2) Fostering integration and team work
3) Producing results
4) Setting an example
5) Knowing and managing yourself
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 December 2015
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING (On Form WHO 1.2) AND SENT TO:
WHO REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
TEL: +254 20 5121596
E-MAIL: recruitment@nbo.emro.who.int
ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW AND TEST.
ANY APPOINTMENT/EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO WHO STAFF REGULATIONS, STAFF RULES AND MANUAL.
How to apply:
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING (on Form WHO 1.2 in this link:http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/jordan/documents/PHF.doc?ua=1) AND SENT TO:
WHO REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
TEL: +254 20 5121596
E-MAIL: recruitment@nbo.emro.who.int