Context:

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

Under the overall supervision of the Field Security Officer FSO in Port Sudan and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator/Head of Sub Office, and the technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office in Cairo, and the administrative supervision of Regional Coordinator in Eastern Region, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialized support to enable IOM’s activities and assist the Field Security Officer with all aspects of security risk management.

The incumbent will support the Field Security Officer in establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of security awareness in IOM Kassala sub-offices/premises.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to the Sudan.
2. Assist the Field Security Officer and Hed of Sub Office in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in the area.
3. Support the Field Security Officer and Hed of Sub Office in the development and implementation of IOM premises security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
4. In coordination with the Field Security Officer and Hed of Sub Office, follow up staff member’s compliance with safety and security protocols including the completion of mandatory security training, and obtaining security clearances as required.
5. Provide support in conducting security survey of offices in IOM Sudan.
6. Support the effective management of the Sub Office Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Ensure that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel.
7. Ensure that all safety and security communications equipment is functioning and in good condition, with a regular inventory duly maintained.
8. Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in the area. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.
9. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required.
10. Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of the country UNDSS office and host country security authorities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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

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, and;
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.
• The ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and r relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and;
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.

Skills:

• The ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and r relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and;
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Fluency in Arabic is also required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

Values– all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism demonstrates the 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 – behavioral 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 of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to the availability of funding.
• IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Port Sudan, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.