Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Organizational Context and Scope
The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Mission operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels.
Under the direct supervision[1]ย of the Chief of Mision (CoM) and technical supervision[2]ย of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office in Europe, theย Field ย Security Assistant will be responsible for providing support to enable IOMโs activities and assist theCoMย with all aspects of security related aspects of field operations in the Country Office.ย
[1] Direct supervisionย is when a supervisor gives specific instructions on all assignments and oversees the performance of a person or a group. Direct supervision relates to the managerial process that involves monitoring a staff member's performance to deliver specific goals.
[2]ย Technical supervisionย is a specialized supervision required due the specific area of expertise of the subordinate, to give technical evaluation and advise, troubleshooting and take specialized decisions.
Maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to the Moldova. ย Assist theย Chief of Missionย in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Moldova.ย ย Support theย Chief of Missionย in the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).ย In coordination with the Chief of Mission,ย follow up staff memberโs compliance with safety and security protocols including completion of mandatory security training, obtaining security clearances as required.ย Provides support in conducting security survey of offices in IOM Moldova.ย Support the effective management of the Country Office Warden system, by maintainingย updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Ensure that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel. Ensure that all safety and security communications equipment is functioning and in good condition, with a regular inventory duly maintained.ย Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in Moldova.ย This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required.ย Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of country UNDSS office and host country security authorities.ย Perform such other duties as may be assigned.ยEDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;ย Experience in providing security coordination and administrative support for an international organization is desirable; Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable, and; Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.SKILLS
Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and r relevant stakeholders is an advantage; Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and;ย Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.ยLanguages
IOMโs official languages are English, French, and Spanish.ย
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and Romanian is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Russian language.ย IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: