Field Security Associate at International Organization for Migration – IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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 works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management:

Migration and development
Facilitating migration
Regulating migration
Forced migration.
IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.

IOM Nigeria commenced activities in 2001 and focused its interventions on counter trafficking activities, migration issues, return and reintegration of stranded migrants especially to Liberia, and Voluntary Returns from abroad.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 overall supervision of the Head of Office, Benin City field office and under the direct supervision1 of the Field Security Officer (FSO), the Field Security Associate will be responsible for providing support to all security and safety related aspects of the Benin City Field office and operations and activities, and assist the direct supervisor in all aspects of security risk management in the Benin City.
The Field Security Associate will support the direct supervisor in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness in the Benin City Field office activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) area office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to Benin City, Nigeria.
Assist the Field Security Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in [Country].
Support the Field Security Officer in the development and implementation of IOM Benin City Field 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).
In coordination with the Field Security Officer, follow up staff member’s compliance with safety and security protocols including completion of mandatory security training, obtaining security clearances as required.
Provides support in conducting security survey of offices in IOM Benin City, Nigeria.
Support the effective management of the Field Office Warden system, by maintaining 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.
Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in the operation area, Benin City Nigeria. 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.
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.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience;
Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;
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;
Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively