OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nationscountry teams.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Provide support in maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNDSS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the SRMMs outlined in the Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM), and SOPs;
Ensure that the SRM is verified while discussion in the SC and advise as required.
Contribute to monitoring the security situation; undertake security risk assessment for the Sub-Office and report to the HoO and the FSO on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets.
Develop SOPs and contingency plans for the Sub-office; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere to the related guidelines.
Ensure the implementation of an effective and practical warden system, through training of all wardens and sending updated lists of personnel and dependents present at the duty station.
Provide briefings for new commers including communication systems (and assign VHF call signs for new staff), security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions. Arrange office evacuation drills for staff.
Maintain updated security information, ensuring that WHO personnel are kept regularly informed of security situation, impact, outlook and recommended measures.
Coordinate field missions with WHO personnel, UNDSS and ASFPs as required.
Represent WHO interests at the ASC and provide inputs for SRM, RSM, SOPs. Brief the WHO HoO before attending the ASMT.
Follow up on mandatory security training for staff and ensure full compliance.
Assist personnel in case of incident and ensure timely reporting of security incidents to UNDSS, WHO management and WHO Security.
Supervise the contracted security company.
Ensure compliance with recommended SRMMs in the endorsed ASRM.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security managementand/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset.
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Experience
Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.
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Skills
- Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.ย
Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.ย Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.
Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.
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WHO Competencies
TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsKnowing and managing yourself
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Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
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REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 17,723 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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