​​Field Security Associate

• ​​Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other UN agencies and organizations, government counterparts and partner security services, the 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 specific missions and individual offices is obtained.  

• ​In coordination with the Field Security Officer - East, develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden system. Warden testing methods should include multiple systems, including SCAAN. 

• ​Provide safety/security briefings for IOM staff deployed to and travelling within Ukraine and coordinate all travel security for the IOM Eastern Sub Offices (Dnipro, Poltava and Kharkiv) relating to all IOM operations, including assessments of road, air and river transport networks, medical evacuations and international staff travel within and from/to all DS in Ukraine.  

• ​In coordination with the Field Security Officer - East, 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 Field Security Officer - East on issues raised in the Area Security Management Team (ASMT), ensuring that IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and adherence to the UNSMS Policy on Gender Considerations in Security Management. 

• ​In coordination with the Field Security Officer - East, develop, implement and test office-specific security plans, fire safety trainings, evacuations, etc. 

• ​Closely monitor and report on deployment numbers (staff ceilings) established for the mission/s by the UN Designated Official (DO) or Area Security Coordinator (ASC) during emergencies, in coordination with the Security Management Team (ASMT) and UNDSS Dnipro office, ensuring that security clearance procedures are applied fairly, vis-à-vis all of the agencies working under the UNDSS Security Management System. 

• ​Test the functionality and implementation of IOM-specific emergency communications systems (SCAAN) to ensure they are functional and 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.  

• ​In coordination with the Field Security Officer - East, report security matters that have a direct impact on IOM operations immediately to the Field Security Officer – East and Field Security Support Officer - East. 

• ​In coordination with the Field Security Officer – East and Field Security Support Officer - East, conduct preliminary enquiries with 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 measures taken. 

• ​Coordinate response to incidents with personnel, assets, or beneficiaries in the IOM premises by third-party security providers.  Assist with liaison or directly liaise with local law enforcement bodies and emergency medical teams as instructed by the Security Officer. 

• ​Respond to the complaints or recommendations provided by the management of the relevant offices and communicate the information to the Security Officer for potential implementation of the changes in the already developed security measures or procedures. 

• ​Assist with or personally organize and deliver trainings on different aspects of security and safety for raising security awareness of personnel. 

• ​Perform such other duties as may be assigned.  

EDUCATION 

• ​​University degree in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; OR,  

• ​High School degree in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.​ 

EXPERIENCE 

• ​​Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management; 

• ​Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is an advantage; 

• ​Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is highly desirable; 

• ​Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an advantage; 

• ​Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts is an advantage; 

• ​Experience working in hardship duty stations and having previous training in hostage incident management scenarios would be an advantage; and, SSAFE TOT or other official UN TOT certification would be an advantage​ 

SKILLS 

• ​​Ability to manage a high degree of rational behaviour and decision-making at all times irrespective of the gravity of the security environment;  

• ​Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyse complex problems, and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; and, Strong general analytical skills.​