Field Security Officer -Melkadida, Ethiopia

Job Description

E (most hardship)

Non Family with Residential Location

Non Family with Residential Location

Addis Ababa, Eth Fed Dem Rep

PR3

Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2022-11-21-08:00

December 15, 2022

Field Security Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Field Security Officer reports to the manager, who may be, according to context, the Representative/Chief of Mission or Head of Office within a country operation, the Senior Field Security Officer; the Bureau Director in a Regional Directorate; the Chief, Security Operations Section at Headquarters, or the regional Senior Security Coordinator.

The incumbent acts as an adviser to the manager on field security, providing sound, well- reasoned advice followed by support in implementation of agreed measures or steps.

The incumbent may directly supervise security personnel at the international or national level.

The incumbent may, depending on the context, be expected to monitor, coach, guide and support security personnel.

The Field Security Officer may, depending on the context, be expected to travel on mission to multiple duty stations to provide advice and support to the local manager as agreed in mission terms of reference.

All UNHCR personnel are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, personnel are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

– Advise and support the manager on all aspects of security risk management, crisis readiness and preparedness with regard to maintaining the safety and security of UNHCR personnel, operations, and facilities.

– Undertake security risk assessments/ ad hoc Security Risk Managements (SRM) analysing security factors and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities and programmes.

– Participate in the development or update of the SRM process for designated areas.

– Evaluate existing Security Risk Management Measures (SRMMs) to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. Follow up with actions to oversee or implement those improvements.

– Monitor compliance with standards established through the Security Risk Management process.

– Ensure gender considerations are included in the SRM processes and that SRMMs are appropriate. At a minimum these must include security briefings, travel advisories and the development and update of the Aide Memoire for Response to Gender-Based Security Incidents

– Develop specific UNHCR plans as well as contributing to the UNSMS plans and planning for relocation/evacuation, medical evacuation and other contingencies test plans in exercises or drills. to ensure that personnel are familiar with contingency plans and can implement them effectively in an emergency.

– Ensure that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions, at the earliest stages of development.

– Coordinate and assist in management of critical incidents and post-incident processes reporting to manager, regional security coordinator and FSS.

– Participate in and support activities to advise on Programme Criticality assessment process.

– As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern by providing security assessments, analysis and advice in developing and implementing effective strategies which underpin the responsibilities of the host state.

– Develop and maintain relationships with security-related actors, including Host Government law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing.

– Maintain and enhance lines of communication with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), and other UNSMS Security personnel ensuring UNHCR mandate and program activities are understood. Actively contribute to the Security cell and support the UNSMS.

– Support UNHCR personnel serving as members of the country Security Management Team (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Wardens.

– Provide country-relevant, security advice and training which is gender inclusive to UNHCR personnel, and where feasible to staff of NGOs and Partners in areas In line with UNSMS and UNHCR standards. Coordinate training with security management training unit of the global learning development centre. – Prepare periodic analytical reports on security issues in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of assignment and as relevant the regional Senior Security Coordinator and FSS.

– Maintain linkages with the Psychosocial Well Being Section, and the Medical Service, referring cases as required.

– Undertake other security-related functions or responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor.

– Assist in building the capacity of national field security personnel by providing mentoring, on the coaching and other forms of guidance – Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience /

Degree Level For P3/NOC – 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Security; Security Management; Business Administration; Political Science; Social Science; International Relations; or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses: Security Management, Security Risk Management, Security and Safety certification, WSAT ToT

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Security risk management experience in an international capacity.

Desirable

Proven competences in security analysis.

Experience in high-risk/hardship environments.

Experience working within or with humanitarian NGOs.

Experience in implementing gender-inclusive Security Risk Management processes.

Relevant training (first aid, WSAT, SSAFE, presentation skills, training skills).

Examples of having established networks with Host Government or other security actors from previous employment. Experience of effectively handling gender-based security incidents.

Experience of delivering presentations and training.

Functional Skills

*FS-Security Risk Management

*FS-Field Security Operations

*FS-Security Planning

*FS-UN/UNHCR Rules, Regulations and Guidelines on Security Management FS-Security Analysis (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

In addition to what is highlighted in the OC, experience in advising ASC’s and ASMT’s would be an asset.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

The Field Security Officer reports to the Head of Sub office. The incumbent acts as an adviser to the Head of Sub Office, on field security, providing sound, well- reasoned advice followed by support in implementation of agreed measures or steps. Current Situation: As a result of continuing food and physical insecurity in Somalia the Melkadida AO has received a steady stream of refugees over the past ten years, with the five refugee camps around Dollo Ado and Melkadida (Melkadida; Kobe; Bokolmayo; Buramino; Helaweyn), now accommodating over 160,000 refugees. This populations figure was significantly revised following the completion of an level 3 registration/verification exercise in 2019. UNHCR Ethiopia recognizes the global need for a broader, cultural shift from long-term care and maintenance to self-reliance and solutions-oriented programming in its refugee operations, within the context of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). The UNHCR operation in Melkadida operation promotes a community-based protection approach, and prioritises the development of livelihoods opportunities for both refugees and their host communities. UNHCR has prioritized interventions that will strengthen peaceful coexistence between the refugee and host communities, in order to ensure that the former can enjoy their asylum in safety and dignity. Ethiopia is home to the second largest refugee population in Africa, currently hosting over 750,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers, mainly from South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Yemen. The Government of Ethiopia allows humanitarian access and protection to those seeking asylum in its territory.

UNHCR works closely with its government counterpart, the Agency for Refugee & Returnee Affairs (ARRA), to ensure access to asylum territory and the safe and dignified reception and processing/registration of asylum-seekers. Currently all determination and registration in the SOMEL AO is done on a prima facie basis, with RSD being conducted only in Addis. All cases are received, screened, and registered at the joint UNHCR/ARRA Reception Centre in Dollo Ado, near to the border with Somalia. There are currently two UNHCR operations catering to Somali refugees, in Jijiga and Melkadida. In terms of staffing, there are currently (August 2020) 21 international staff and 84 national staff in Sub-Office Melkadida, with a variety of different contractual statuses (105 in total).

Living and Working Conditions:

Accommodation will be provided by the Sub-Office Melkadida with a monthly rental charge of about $500. All staff living in the UNHCR provided accommodation must pay their accommodation in accordance with the UNHCR Policy of UNHCR Provided Accommodation in the Field issued under the IOM/FOM 020/021/2012 dated 28 Feb 2012 as well as the Administrative Instruction on the Measures in Support of Personnel in High-Risk Duty Station (Non-Family Duty Stations Where Danger Pay Applied), UNHCR/AI/2018/11 dated 15 August 2018. Most accommodations are fully furnished, with a single room and living room with an open kitchen. They include their own duvet bed and bed sheet, private bathrooms, desk, AC, lamp and closet. WIFI is available across the compound and in most of the apartment a private residential WIFI.

Transportation in and out of Melkadida is usually done by UNHAS flights directly to Addis. Due to road insecurities, road travel to Addis is not advised and it takes two days, only under unavoidable circumstances its authorised. Given the remoteness of the duty station, there are very few items to purchase in Melkadida, particularly food items and other personal items that you may need. It is therefore best if you bring such items with you, the food provision in the area is limited to very few veggies, it ‘s advisable to carry your own food/ food supplement. Cleaning services take place each day except Sunday, by staff hired by UNHCR. A laundry room in the compound is available from 7:30 am until 6pm with a laundry attendant who cleans only UNHCR beddings, All staffs are advised to do their own laundry or pay for the service to designated cleaners. There are 2 restaurants available inside the compound, Canteen A and Canteen B and all personnel are required to pay upfront for their meals. There are a variety of recreational facilities which include a fitness centre (gym) games ground (volleyball and basketball) and a relaxation centre.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

FS-Field Security Operations, FS-Security Analysis, FS-Security Operation-Critical Incident Management, FS-Security Risk Management, FS-UN/UNHCR Rules, Regulations and Guidelines on Security Management

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Military (Required), BA: Police Studies (Required), BA: Political Science (Required)

Certifications

Security Management Learning Program – Other, Security Risk Management – Other

Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration

https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales

Compendium

Bi-annual Compendium 2022 Part B – November 2022

This position requires Functional Clearance