Expedited Senior Security Associate

The Senior Field Security Associate supports the Field Security Officer in South Sudan by providing specialized security risk management support, establishing security awareness, and maintaining effective security operations for IOM activities. The role involves liaising with UN and local security authorities, conducting security risk assessments, and supporting security training and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security.
• Assist the Field Security Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the mission.
• Support the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, SOPs, and Business Continuity Plan inputs.
• Assist with Security Risk Management (SRM) and monitoring of security measures implementation in coordination with UNDSS.
• Provide support in conducting security evaluations and advice on Residential Security Measures to IOM personnel.
• Support management of the Country Office Warden system and ensure operability of communications systems such as SCAAN.
• Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.
• Support organizing and conducting security awareness training and orientation for new personnel.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence and security documents.
• Implement security measures and verify access control procedures in coordination with the Field Security Officer.
• Assist in investigations and follow-up of incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises and assets.
• Maintain liaison with commercial companies providing guard services for UN security offices and residences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience;
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;
• Experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable;
• Experience in operational security risk management, investigations or physical security is desirable;
• Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable;
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and relevant stakeholders is an advantage;
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent oral and written skills; fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Skills

• Security Risk Management
• Security Programmes
• Risk Assessment
• Operational Security (OPSEC)
• Physical Security
• Security Investigations
• Radio Communications Systems
• Security Training
• Incident Reporting
• Liaison with Security Organizations
• Security Awareness
• Field Security Operations
• UNDSS Field Security Associate Course

Languages

English, Arabic