Country: Switzerland
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Closing date: 1 Feb 2021
Position Title: Director, Office of Staff Security
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade D1
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 01 February 2021
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:
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Internal candidates
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External female candidates:
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Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Directly reporting to the Director General through the Chief of Staff, the Director, Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for safety and security management throughout the Organization in the areas of operations, financial management, administrative procedures, and human and asset resource management that impact on staff safety and security issues.
As part of the designated mandate of the position, the Director of OSS will promote and support the Organization’s institutional responsibility in relation to all aspects of global occupational safety and security.
Under the direct supervision of the Director General, the Director of OSS will advise the Office of the Director General (ODG) in accordance with established reporting lines, on all relevant and urgent safety and security matters. The incumbent will coordinate with all senior managers within IOM to ensure that staff safety and security remain a high priority for the organization.
In addition, the Director of OSS will be responsible for actively coordinating and assisting the IOM Regional Offices and the IOM Country Offices on all aspects of staff safety and security management. The post will ensure that the implementation of appropriate safety and security management procedures is undertaken and that they effectively address issues of staff safety, security and the protection of IOM assets.
Today, IOM operates in 400 offices across more than 100 countries, with an operating budget of approximately USD two billion in 2020, mainly through member states contributions and donor funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide supervisory and technical assistance to all IOM’s core and mission security professionals and to mission security focal points; he/she will be accountable and responsible for all security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to IOM personnel and property. Furthermore, the Director of OSS is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security policy management issues and mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation of IOM programs and activities.
The Director of OSS will develop and maintain productive and reciprocal global cooperation partnerships with relevant security counterparts especially with security professionals associated to the United Nations Security Management System (UN SMS) and Host Government departments.
S/he will also be required to represent IOM at the Inter-Agency Security Management Network forum and contribute to security policymaking in line with IOM’s strategies and best interests. When requested by the Director General or the Chief of Staff, the Director of OSS will accompany, assist, or represent the Director General at the Executive Group on Security (EGS) and provide technical advice on the development, recommendations and implementation of the required and appropriate country specific and regional safety and security procedures related to the protection of all UNSMS staff, their assets and program operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an OSS strategic plan that is sustainable, cost effective and ensures that staff safety and security is mainstreamed in the organization’s strategic plans and priorities. S/He is also expected to develop and implement strategies that enhance OSS’s responsiveness to all security related issues including its capability to surge security staff into “high risk” and L3 emergency locations when necessary.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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Oversee, manage, and continue developing the Office of Staff Security (OSS), providing effective leadership, vision, and guidance to IOM personnel, in all aspects of safety / security management.
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Directly manage the daily operations of IOM’s OSS providing regular reviews and assessments on the general and/or urgent staffing needs related to the Office’s operations and in support of emergency operations.
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Directly manage all Human Resources issues within OSS including developing and writing Post Description’s (PD’s) for all security posts within the organization, overseeing the overall performance of the OSS core staff and monitoring the technical performance of all mission security officers.
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Develop and lead the professionalization of a robust and responsive security structure that is sustainable, cost-effective and upholds the core values of the organization.
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Supervise and coordinate safety/ security management of all IOM personnel, and the protection of the Organization’s assets (including but not limited to all relevant SOPs and asset register).
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Develop and implement a new staff security training strategy that increases skills, security awareness and security knowledge of all IOM personnel. When necessary, impart the training courses in person.
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Oversee, coordinate, and advance the development of the IOM Security Communications and Analytical Network (SCAAN) and ensure that proper policies, procedures, and guidelines are developed, reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
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Support the work of the IOM SCAAN Team and the external SCAAN User Group to enable the ongoing development of the SCAAN system within the organisation and amongst other UN agencies using SCAAN.
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Design, implement, and coordinate safety/ security policy/procedures for IOM in accordance with IOM’s responsibility and accountability as per IOM’s role within the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and its membership in the Interagency Agency Security Management Network (IASMN).
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Develop and implement strategies that enable IOM to formally participate in and influence the UNSMS security policy decision-making bodies with concrete contributions.
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Regularly review the capacities of the current OSS 24/7 Operations Center (OpsCEN) in Manila and the newly established operational OSS Alternative Communications Center in Panama. -The reviews will be designed to ensure that both centres are capable to respond efficiently to all emergency situations, are effectively managed, and have the capability to disseminate safety and security information to all levels of management in a professional and timely manner.
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Provide policy and technical safety/ security advice and guidance to IOM personnel and its Country Offices while ensuring that systems and procedures are in place to disseminate IOM and UNDSS safety/ security policy/ procedures and instructions to all Country Offices in a timely manner.
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Initiate operational and strategic analyses related to threats/ risks posed to IOM staff, Regional Offices, Country Offices and programmes, that enables OSS colleagues and country Security Focal Points (SFP’s) to offer staff the necessary guidance in respect to safety and security matters.
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Periodically carry out review of OSS’s five-year strategic plan, and where necessary, make reviews and take corrective measures.
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One year before the Strategic Plan expires, draft a new document that takes stock of lessons learned, capitalizes on strengths, and reinforces OSS as a leading Safety and Security Unit within the multilateral system; take all necessary actions for approval and implementation.
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Constantly follow-up IOM operations in high-risk environments to ensure that safety/ security procedures are in place and security trends are monitored. This is to be done in coordination with IOM OSS’s Operations Centre in Manila, Philippines and with the Alternative Communications Center in Panama if required.
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Support and promote safety/ security management, professionalization, and responsiveness throughout the Organization. This requires attending meetings/ forums with senior managers, partner agencies, government security services, United Nations agencies/ programs, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), and the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), the policy decision-making body of the UN Security Management System.
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Participate actively within the IASMN to ensure that the needs of IOM are heard and recognised within the UNSMS and that the agreed and appropriate action/s are taken to enhance IOM’s programme delivery requirements.
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Attend in support of the DG, or when required, represent the DG at Executive Officer level security related meetings.
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Develop, in coordination with the Chief of Staff, the Director of Resources Management (DRM) and the Chief of Budget (BUD), OSS’s core annual operational, Country Office Support and UNDSS JFA cost share budgets.
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Frequently review, in coordination with the above officers, IOM’s Security Funding Mechanism and report on its financial status, assessing its potential to address IOM’s long-term general security funding needs and emergency requirements.
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Directly report to the Director General, through the Chief of Staff on relevant safety/ security management issues, both operational and policy related issues. Provide reports, assessments, advice and frequent briefings to IOM’s Senior Management Team and donors, on OSS’s activities and significant security threats/risks/trends/incidents.
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Be an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Extended SMT and supply regular security briefings to both bodies or when required.
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As required, conduct and/or oversee Country Office safety/ security assessments to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Make appropriate recommendations to strengthen these systems and address non-compliance issues.
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As required, conduct and report on various investigations related to safety, security incidents involving IOM staff and/or the Organizations assets. These investigations should be coordinated with the Chief of Staff and other relevant units/ departments who may have a specific interest/mandate related to the investigation (i.e., Human Resources Management (HRM) Division, Office of Legal Affairs (LEG), Occupational Health Unit (OHU), and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) while providing the necessary recommendations.
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When necessary, be available 24/7 to deal with any emergencies or security situations involving IOM staff members or assets.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree preferably in Security Management/Social Sciences, Law, Disaster Management, International Studies, Communications, or a related field from an accredited academic institution1 with fifteen years of relevant professional experience;
• Hostage Incident Management Training, UN Security Instructor certification (SCP and LSA), SSAFE TOT, IFAK TOT, or Crisis Management facilitation would be an advantage.
Experience
• At least fifteen years of relevant professional experience working in security management, law enforcement, Disaster Risk Management preferably at an international level;
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions;
• Experience in planning and execution of security agencies or organizations highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies an advantage.
Skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military and government counterparts.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is required (oral and written). Other UN languages would be an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
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 three 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 3
• 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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• 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 potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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 01 February 2021 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 15.01.2021 to 01.02.2021
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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