Employer: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: P-4
Closing date: Friday, 19 June 2015
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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FRSOM-35-15-PRJ
DURATION: Fixed-term: One year (renewable)
POST NUMBER: 2003669
CCOG CODE: 1A.03.d
Qualified
female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented
member countries are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence. The incumbent may be re-assigned to different
activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the
Organization.
Organizational Setting
This
position is located in Nairobi Kenya, and will serve all FAO offices
based in Kenya (FAO-Kenya, FAO Somalia, and REOA), and all field offices
based in Somalia (Mogadishu, and other sub-offices in Hargeisa, Garowe,
Bossaso, and Dollow). The incumbent will dedicate 40% of his/her time
to FAO Kenya security-related matters and 60% of his/her time to FAO
Somalia security-related matters.
Reporting Lines
The Field Security Officer reports to the FAO Representatives for FAO Somalia and FAO Kenya.
Technical focus
Manage
all security-related matters and act as the primary security focal
point for management and staff in both Kenya and Somalia.
Key Results
Safety
and security of all FAO staff, eligible dependents, eligible partners
and contractors, resources, assets, programs and projects in Somalia and
Kenya.
Key Functions
Monitors the
security environment in Kenya and Somalia, and provide timely and
accurate security advice to the FAOR for Somalia and Kenya, including
information regarding compliance with United Nations security policies,
practices and procedures;
Ensures the best protection of FAO staff and dependents, assets and facilities in accordance with provisions of the UNSMS;
Strengthens
the security arrangements of FAO facilities by professional security
and contingency planning, and in close cooperation with UN Department of
Safety and Security (UNDSS) coordinate 24/7 response to all
security-related incidents involving FAO staff and assets;
Coordinates
safety and security-related activities with UNDSS Somalia and Kenya,
security focal points of other agencies and humanitarian partners, and
liaises with local authorities responsible for security;
Conducts periodic Minimum Operating Security Standards/Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MOSS/MORSS)
Assesses FAO facilities, missions and residences , provides advice on shortfalls and recommends improvements and sol utions;
Provides
FAO staff, , with security briefings, situation reports and other
appropriate security-related information and training;
Reports all
security and safety related incidents involving FAO staff and assets to
the FAORs for Somalia and Kenya as well as to the FAO Field Security
Unit (DDOS) and Administrative Services Division (CSA) at HQ; Specific
Functions
Undertakes field security missions to FAO operations in
the area of responsibility and conducts security assessments to
determine the level of risk to FAO operations; identifies and implements
appropriate risk mitigation measures;
Participates in an observer
capacity in the Kenya and Somalia Security Management Team meetings and
provides all necessary assistance to FAOR Kenya and Somalia on
security-related matters in Somalia and Kenya; advices the Security
Management Teams through the FAOR on particular security-related
concerns of the Organization;
Participates as a member of the
Kenya and Somalia Security Cell, and provides advice on particular FAO
concerns regarding security of the Organization's operations;
Ensures
that security-related issues, including security support and security
risk management, are fully incorporated and integrated into all levels
of FAO operational activities in Mogadishu and contributes to increased
operational output;
Supervises security equipment and personnel,
including inventory, extended training and performance of Security
Officer, Local Security Assistants, security contractors, guards and
security escorts personnel;
Ensures that Country Office management
is briefed on security requirements and provides adequate resources
including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and
personal security safeguards as necessary ;
Establishes and
maintains contacts with national law enforcement, military and civil
intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and
municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced
university degree in security management, security studies or other
relevant field. A military or police diploma with a combination of
extensive relevant experience in security management in conflict or
post-conflict environments may substitute a formal university degree
Seven
years of relevant experience in the military, police services,
including at least 3 years at the international level in
high-risk/conflict environments
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.
Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
Extent
and relevance of experience communications equipment operation,
including Very High Frequency /High Frequency/Satellite /other; First
Aid, and operation of security screening equipment
Extent and relevance of experience in analysing and managing security-related threats and risks to personnel and assets
Extent
and relevance of experience in security management in
conflict/post-conflict environments, preferably with the UN or
International NGOs
An armoured vehicle driving license is an advantage
Please
note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to
FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The
length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established
in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of
appointments
All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Your
application will be screened based on the information provided in your
iRecruitment online profile (see 'How to Apply'). We strongly recommend
that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including
employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.
Please
note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees
obtained from an educational institution recognised i n the IAU/UNESCO
list.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from
this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for
the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
REMUNERATION
A
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For
information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the
following link:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm ADM213e
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HOW TO APPLY
For
guidelines to applicants, please visit the Application Toolkit at
http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en
The
Personal Profile Form along with a cover letter should be sent via
e-mail to: Send your application to: FAO Somalia UN-Somalia Ngecha Road
Complex Corner of Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road P.O. Box 30470-00-100
Nairobi-Kenya E-mail: SO-HR-INT-VACANCIES@fao.org
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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