OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties in collaboration with UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) in the area and the Field Security Officer (FSO):

1.       Evaluate and monitor existing security measures for the safeguarding of staff, visitors, WHO property and premises.

2.       Monitor adherence to UN Security Management System procedures and practice.

3.       Identify gaps and recommend solutions and/or arrange for their improvement.

4.       Review and monitor the premises security and evacuation plans for the safeguarding of staff and provide briefing on any new security measures and instructions.

5.       Support the operations and management of the Warden System, including conducting exercises and administering the Emergency Communications System.

6.       Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings and training courses on security awareness and preparedness in his/her area and arrange security briefings for newly appointed staff and visitors.

7.       Report security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices and assets and assist the FSO in investigations, preparation of security reports in a timely manner according to UNSMS guidelines.

8.       Attend security cell meetings and other security-related activities of UN in his/her area.

9.       Respond to staff security emergencies, provide general administrative assistance in the WHO security office and perform other security-related duties as required.

10.   Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell members on issues of security.

11.   Maintain required databases such as updated guidelines, measures, standards and policies, staff lists, etc.

12.   Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearances for internal and external travel of staff and visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security management and/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in security operations and management
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

·         Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.

·         Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.

·         Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.

·         Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.

WHO Competencies

·         Teamwork

·         Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

·         Communication

·         Producing results

·         Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 17,723 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

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• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

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