Field Security Associate

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 and technical supervision of the Field Security Officer in Addis Ababa. The Field Security Assciate will be responsible for providing support to enable IOM’s activities and assist the Field Security Officer (FSO) with all aspects of security related aspects of operations in Ethiopia.

1. 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 Mission
2. Assist the Field Security Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Mission.
3. Support the Field Security Officer 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).
4. In coordination with 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.
5. Provides support in conducting security survey of IOM offices in Addis Ababa
6. Support the effective management of the 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.
7. Ensure that all safety and security communications equipment is functioning and in good condition, with a regular inventory duly maintained.
8. Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in the Mission. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.
9. 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.
10. Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of UNDSS office and host country security authorities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.