Mobility VN: Regional Security Officer (P) (Internal Applicants Only)
About The Position
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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Country Office operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels. Under the direct supervision of the Director of OSS in Headquarters (HQ), and the administrative supervision of the Regional Director (RD), the Regional Security Officer will be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM’s activities in the Regional Office and Country Offices in the Region where they are located with all aspects of security risk management. The Regional Security Officer will be expected to implement applicable UNSMS policy and design, including security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and have impact on security of IOM personnel, premises, assets and operational activities. The Regional Security Officer will, in coordination with the RD and the Director of OSS, provide supervisory and technical assistance to Country Office Security Professionals, Field Security Associates and nominated Organization Country Security Focal Points. The incumbent will be accountable and responsible for security matters related directly or indirectly to IOM personnel and premises in the Regional Office and Country Office that fall under the influence of the RD or Chief of Mission (COM). Specifically, the Regional Security Officer will support in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness throughout the Country Offices in the Region and all the associated programmes within the Region or duty station. The Regional Security Officer will also ensure that security learning/training activities are carried out professionally and within IOM and UNSMS learning/training standards. The incumbent will be expected to deploy when necessary to assist IOM Country Offices in the Region.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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