Apply: WHO Field Security Officer

By Managing Editor
May 18, 2023

Deadline: 17 June, 2023

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Field Security Officer.

The primary role of the WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Responsibilities

Support the incident manager and the head of WHO office with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO security management policies and principles
Monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the security plan, SRM measures MOSS, and SOPs
Ensure that the country office and the sub-offices have an acceptable level of MOSS SRM measures’ compliance
Monitor the security situation across the country and undertake security risk assessment for the country office as well as overall sub-offices and report to the head of WHO office on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets
Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures
Develop contingency plans for the country office as well as for each sub-office
In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, facilitate the implementation of an effective and practical system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country of assignment
Ensure that all field coordinators send, on daily basis, an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations
In close coordination with logistics team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with a mobile phone and a SIM card upon arrival, as well as hand-held radios where applicable
Conduct training for all WHO staff and non-staff in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards
Provide briefing on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken in compliance with the current measures prescribed by UNDSS and WHO
Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports, ensuring that the head of WHO office and the UNDSS are kept regularly informed of security situation, calling their attention to pitfalls, needs, unusual situations and problems, and proposing improvements
Work with the logistics team in identifying proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being
Ensure WHO’s participation in the UN Security Cell
Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate
Guide the local security assistant(s), where applicable
Perform any other incident-specific related duties as required by the functional supervisor

Requirements

First level university degree in Police Science, Business Administration, Political/Social Sciences, Psychology or International Relations, or a related field from an accredited/recognised institution
Five years, minimum, of experience in security management
Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues
Experience in field missions of the WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or a recognised humanitarian organisation would be an advantage
Security management experience in developing countries would be an asset
•Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specialisations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management
Tact, discretion and diplomacy
Good knowledge of WHO field security operations and the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies
Expert knowledge of English

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