Education

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations or a related field from accredited academic institutions, with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
  

• Masters degree in the above.
  

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;
  

• Experience in such areas as security porgrammes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable;
  

• Experience operational security risk management, investigation, and physical security is desirable; and,
  

• UNDSS certification to any of the following: Security Certification Programme (SCP), Security Analysis Practice and Process (SAPP), Trainer and Development and Certification Course (TDC), and Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) is desirable.
  

1. Liaise, coordinate and maintain networks with the Area Security Advisor (ASA), United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS, and other UN Agencies Fund and Program security focal points, local government security services and agencies working in the security management field, ensuring appropriate lines of communications relating to all aspects of risk/threat analysis and staff security and safety.
   

2. In coordination with the Field Security Officer, effectively monitor and analyze the security situation in the NE Security area, and communicate significant events/incidents in a timely manner. Carry out the adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation.
   

3. Provide support in the development and implementation of IOM NEA offices’ -specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in coordination with the Field Security Officer.
   

4. Provide support in the conduct of the Security Risk Management (SRM) and the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the SRM process for the area of operation, in close coordination with Field Security Officer.
   

5. Acquire a comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programmes in the NEA and contribute to drafting Security Risk Assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to deploy its teams.
   

6. Conduct physical surveys of offices, vehicles, and staff residences to verify compliance with the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM), Work closely with the Field Security Officer to ensure IOM-specific operational requirements are considered for implementation of security measures and that a people-centred approach is mainstreamed in security risk management.
   

7. Support the effective management of the NEA Offices’ Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and testing the overall operability of communications systems, particularly SCAAN. Assist in ensuring that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel.
   

8. Monitor security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in the NEA. This includes preparing security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.