• Country: Damascus, Syria
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: WHO
• Gender: Both
• Deadline:  2024-02-10

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY 

The Local Field Security Officer has the responsibility at local level, for preserving and maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel and assets, including premises and programmes, in compliance with the policies and procedures of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in order to enable the implementation of WHO’s emergency incident management system in the country.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Field Security Officer/ Specialist, Incident Manager and the Head of the WHO Office on maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises, and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management policies and principles.
2. Support the head of the WHO office with independent analysis of emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets, by monitoring the security situation across the country, coordinating, and undertaking security risk assessments for the country office and suboffices.
3. Propose, develop and support the implementation of risk management measures, and contingency plans, and recommend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Support the country office and suboffices to have an acceptable level of compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and SRMM; monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS and SOPs; and facilitate staff members’ adherence to security measures and guidelines.
5. Support the design, in cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, of an effective system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country, including to enable field coordinators to update staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
6. Propose proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
7. Support the security awareness of, and conduct training for all WHO staff, contractors, eligible dependents, and eligible partners in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, including briefing on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken.
8. Facilitate the operationalization of rapid alert systems for relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation; and in close coordination with the logistics’ team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with standard communication equipment upon arrival.
9. Ensure WHO’s participation in the United Nations Security Cell, establishing/maintaining contact with all relevant national authorities, including national security agencies as appropriate.
10. Supervise any assigned personnel.

RECRUITMENT PROFILE 

Core Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
3. Communication
4. Setting an Example
5. Moving Forward in a Changing Environment

Functional Knowledge & Skills

1. Security and risk management methods, including within the UN security management system.
2. UN field security operations and in particular the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
3. Interpersonal and effective communication skills.
4. Skills to work under pressure.

Educational Qualifications

Essentials:

A university degree (bachelor’s) in police science, or business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations with a focus or training, certification in security management or equivalent military or police academy degree or training.

Formal training in security risk management.

Desirables:

Formal qualification in public health; courses in communication techniques and/or graphic design, visual language in the use of social media.

Training in risk communication would be an asset.

Work Experience

Essential:

A minimum of two years of experience in security management, at the national level.  Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues.

Desirable:

Previous experience in an emergency, conflict/post-conflict/crisis environment.

Language Requirements

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

Information technology (IT) and other skills

Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual gross salary starting at USD 32,151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable). Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, and allowances for dependent children.

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