Overview

The Field Security Assistant will provide support to enable IOM’s activities and assist the Chief of Mission with all aspects of security related to field operations in the Country Office.

Tasks Summary

• Maintain effective working relationships with country UNDSS office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security.
• Assist in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation.
• Support the development and implementation of Country Office-specific security plans.
• Follow up staff member’s compliance with safety and security protocols.
• Conduct security survey of offices.
• Support the effective management of the Country Office Warden system.
• Ensure that all safety and security communications equipment is functioning.
• Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.
• Provide support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents.

Experience Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English and Tok Pisin is required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: