Organizational Setting

FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, are assisting governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Reporting Lines

Staff members deployed for surge support report to the FAO Representative, under the general supervision and the technical guidance of the Chief, CSLS.

Technical Focus

The Field Security Officer, under the general supervision and the technical guidance of the Chief, CSLS, provides support and advice to the FAO Country Representative and other senior personnel, as required.

Key Results
Protection of the integrity of FAO premises, assets and operations, as well as safety and security of FAO personnel.

Key Functions
• Applies and monitors the implementation of established Organization and applicable United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and procedures on Safety and Security in the AoR;
• Makes recommendations with a view to ensuring continuing compliance with the UN System-wide Security Risk Management Measures (SRM/SRMM) and the Residential Security Measures (RSM) and follows up on these recommendations to ensure their implementation in the AoR;
• Advises the FAO Representative on all Safety and Security matters in the designated AoR;
• Contributes to the permanent coordination with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) country team, with government counterparts and other local authorities in the AoR (political and humanitarian, police, military, etc.) as required;
• Undertakes missions to the program sites in the AoR as required   and assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security issues, advises on shortfalls and forwards recommendations, submits back to office reports and follows the implementation of the BTORs’ conclusions and recommendations;
• Contributes to increasing awareness on Safety and Security, elaborates advisories and implements security training for all staff, dependents and provides quality briefings for staff/dependents and visitors;
• Contributes to the planning, coordination and execution of evacuations and relocations of the staff and, where applicable, their dependents;
• Plans and coordinates the mandatory safety drills at FAO Representation premises;
• Supports the deployment and utilization of operational emergency communications systems, including its installation, operation and maintenance;
• Provides advice on selection and procurement of other appropriate security and safety equipment;
• Supervises assigned personnel, as required;
• Performs other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Experience in risk management or safety and security service in a national security and/or military setting including experience in a leadership role.

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;
• Experience in humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements