Local Security Assistant

International Organization for Migration

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) in the required day to day monitoring security situations in Sfax by providing relevant and accurate security information through regular/flash reports.
2. Assist HoSO in maintaining the required networking with security stakeholders in Sfax to ensure effective IOM program implementation in accordance with IOM safety and security procedures. Accompany HoSO to respective security related meetings within Zarzis (South).
3. Maintain adequate office access and egress SOPs; ensure only authorized persons entering IOM premises through regular monitoring of security guards.
4. Conduct interior patrols and fire safety observation when required.
5. Report to the HoSO and the SFSA any potential/actual breaches of IOM office security as well as any unusual activity.
6. Assist HoSO in Zarzis in conducting the security assessments, offering appropriate inputs and recommendations whenever is needed.
7. Provide inputs to the formation of safety/security contingency plans, procedures, and policies under UNDSS and the IOM Security Management System in coordination with the SFSA in Tunis.
8. Establish and update staff files/lists and organize the Warden System for all IOM staff in Zarzis.
9. Conduct security briefing (including cultural orientation) for new arrivals or TDYers.
10. Assist and support required monitoring of the in-country security situation through reporting of significant incidents on a timely manner to designated management staff using prescribed reporting forms/templates and IOM security modalities.
11. Escort IOM staff on field missions within Zarzis and its suburbs particularly during large distribution of assistance to vulnerable migrants.
12. Report to duty if need be, during official holidays and after normal working hours to support IOM emergency programs or any other work-related issue.
13. Perform such other duties as assigned by the HoSO.