Senior Field Security Associate

International Organization for Migration

Organizational Context and Scope

The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Mission operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) of IOM Qatar and technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office in Cairo, the Sr. Field Security Associate will be responsible for providing specialized support to enable IOM s activities and assist the Chief of Mission with all aspects of security risk management.

The Sr. Field Security Associate will support the Chief of Mission in establishing and maintaining an appropriate an appropriate level of security awareness in IOM Qatar.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience;

• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable;

• Experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable;

• Experience in operational security risk management, investigations or physical security is desirable;

• Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable, and;

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

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) is required;

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with a team of diverse professional backgrounds is required. The ability to handle a heavy workload efficiently with minimal supervision and understanding the importance of close teamwork is highly regarded.

• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and r relevant stakeholders is an advantage.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.