Expedited- Field Security Assistant

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Organizational Context and Scope

• Process and coordinate staff identification requirements, including UNID applications, renewals, replacements and related administrative requirements.

• Administer and maintain access control systems, including staff access cards, biometric systems, visitor management procedures and associated records.
• Administer and maintain CCTV systems and coordinate maintenance, repairs and upgrades with service providers as required.
• Contact daily contact with Security officer, to confirm any changes in staff movement within their area of responsibility prior to staff radio checks being conducted.
• Conduct periodic inspections of security infrastructure, including perimeter fencing, gates, lighting systems, guard posts and other physical security measures.
• Maintain inventories of security equipment and ensure serviceability, accountability and proper record keeping.
• Coordinate inspection, servicing and replacement of fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and related safety systems.

• Maintain security-related records, databases, inventories and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate with field offices regarding security equipment, access control measures, infrastructure requirements and related security support matters.
• Support security assessments, site inspections and implementation of security recommendations.
• Assist with procurement processes related to security equipment, infrastructure improvements and security services.
• Support security briefings, awareness activities and training sessions as required.
• Assist in the preparation of security reports, inventories, compliance records, statistics and briefing materials.

Education

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience;
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Recognized certificates in radio communications preferred.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;
• Experience in providing security coordination and administrative support for an international organization is desirable;

Experience supporting security operations, physical security measures, access control systems, CCTV systems or security administration is desirable., and;

• Experience maintaining inventories, security equipment records and administrative databases is desirable.
• Experience coordinating contractors, service providers and security-related maintenance activities is desirable.
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.
• At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in radio communications and use of man pack and sat phones operations.

Skills

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

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

Required Competencies

Notes

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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.