Sub-Regional Safety and Security Advisor, Lomé, Togo

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organization, we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 136 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.

To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed:

Sub-Regional Safety and Security Advisor (Sahel)

(F/M)

Location: Lomé or Dakar (with 50% travel to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger)

Mission:

Reporting directly to the Regional Head of Safety and Security for West, Central and North Africa (WCNA), the Sub-Regional Safety & Security Advisor (hereafter referred to as the Advisor) is responsible for overseeing the security and risk management processes in our National Associations in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger while ensuring transparency, accountability and the efficient and proper use of organizational resources.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Lead People

– Provide matrix leadership and develop a network of national security focal points.
– Drive SOS security capacity across the organization through transparent communication and effective stakeholder management.
– Serve as ultimate accountable for delivery of security strategies including guard force performance.
– Ensure adequate communication on security issues across the program locations and IRO_WCNA
– Provide advice and respond to training needs to develop staff safety and security competencies Protect the Organization

– Update and implement security strategies across all national organizations.
– Investigate and monitor security incidents to include instances of fraud.
– Lead the development and review of security plans and procedures including contingency and crisis response plans, severe incidents, and standard operating procedures.
– Undertake regular security assessment missions to all program locations across the Sub-Region.
– Monitor the reporting and data gathering of security incidents and generate analysis/reports on security trends.
– Build a professional culture of candor and integrity. Manage Empowering Relationships

– Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders in the Sahel Sub-Region.
– Live the humanitarian values (neutrality, impartiality, independence & humanity) in interactions with external stakeholders. Develop and Innovate

– Ensure professional development and continuous awareness of developments in the security profession.
– Seek to apply learning and other innovation to safety and security program. Requirements:

– At least five years of security management experience at a national level and higher;
– University degree with formal training in the security field;
– French language proficiency with some English language capacity;
– The ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time;
– Possess strong integrity, emotional intelligence and communication skills;
– Knowledge of functional leadership in global organizations;
– Positive working attitude and ability to work under high pressure; and
– Pro-active and self-motivated to learn and acquire additional competences needed for the job. We offer

– Diverse, creative and challenging opportunities in an international working environment

– Possibility to make significant, positive contribution
– Competitive compensation package and excellent development opportunities
– In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks What We Stand For: **

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our staff, the children and young people and the communities that we work for. The organization prohibits harassment, exploitation and abuses by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, child, young people, community, contractor, applicant, or other individual with whom SOS Children’s Villages employees come into contact by virtue of their work. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our prevention and protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse policy.

In addition, SOS Children’s Villages apply a zero tolerance concerning any fraud situation. The organization does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you are interested by this position, please send your application with your Resume, your Cover Letter including 3 professional referees, the copy for your diplomas and your criminal records by October 16th, 2022 at the latest.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLY

Security Supervisor, ARGELIA

JOB TITLE : Security Supervisor JOB GRADE : G34

REPORTS TO : BAT Algeria Security Manager FUNCTION : Security

LOCATION : Oran, Algeria

Purpose Statement :

Develop and implement proactive and efficient measures to mitigate identified risks and provide comprehensive security service of the highest quality, ensuring that threats to Oran Factory production and supply chain operations, Warehouses, and TM&D West Region personnel, and assets are properly identified, evaluated, and countered in a timely and cost- effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities :

Operational / Professional / Business

• Develops and implements installation specific policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods.
• Ensures accounting, sealing and dispatch of finished goods transport under proper security escort.
• Directs the initiation of proactive facility assessments and surveys and based on results of trends and survey results, recommends corrective measures.
• In consultation with the Security manager, Develop and implement Security Awareness for all employees and where appropriate valued business partners, to ensure full cross- functional commitment to security policies, procedures and strategies through communication, education, and evaluation of initiative.

Working Relationships

Internal :

• All functions and Ops Leadership Team Members
• Coordinate of Factory and Trade West Region Crisis Management Committee
• Business Continuity Manager

External :

• Local Security Managers
• Management of guarding companies
• District administration
• Mutual Assistance Programs (fire, industrial action etc)

Profil recherché pour le poste : Security Supervisor

Qualifications :

• A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility and experience in corporate security position, as a security supervisor / coordinator, or other security- related job
• Working knowledge of any required computer programs and security technology
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to monitor surveillance systems and respond to emergency situations
• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Interest in protecting the people and assets within the organization or company
• Good level in English is required.

APPLY

Security Advisor – Libya

Description

Control Risks has been providing outsourced embedded consulting management for over 40 years, with our support allowing clients to operate successfully, utilising a wide range of expertise. Our embedded service allows our consultants to be integrated into the client’s organisation and provide our service from their site. We are a preferred partner because of our ethics, security intelligence, practical know-how and management support provided by our global network of offices.

We are seeking Jordanian or GCC National candidates for an exciting Safety & Security role with a leading Oil & Gas services company operating in Libya. This role will be based either in Shararah or A103 fields, depending on location, and knowledge of these areas is desirable.

We are seeking expert consultants of all levels to deliver high quality Security & Risk Management support to clients across the region.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in corporate International Security Risk Management or Health & Safety
• Must be a Jordanian or GCC National
• Excellent communication (oral and written) in English and Arabic is required
• Good understanding of Oil & Gas production processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to listen, learn and demonstrate initiative
• Experience building and leveraging cross-functional partnerships and elevating security awareness
• Flexibility to respond 24/7 to urgent matters with a bias for decisive action

Desirable Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate International Security Risk Management or Health & Safety
• NEBOSH or equivalent
• Degree qualification in related field (Security, Risk Management, Criminology, etc.)
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies, methodology, and force management

Professional Attributes:

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems, especially where there is ambiguity or conflicting interests
• Comfortable shifting priorities and simultaneously engaging in multiple projects
• Ability to integrate security into business decisions and subsequent creation/improvement of associated processes
• Desire for continuous learning and broadening skillset
• Discretion and integrity
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment, accountability, and ownership
• Strategic vision and drive for measurable results
• Strong security and risk management mindset
• Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
• Remains informed about the threats and key issues in the region working

Behavioural Skills:

• A team player who works professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• An excellent understanding of the client and business confidentiality
• Cultural awareness and ability to work alongside a global team
• Proactive and confident in articulating ideas with peers across the organisation
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and perseverance in difficult situations

Benefits

This role is on an attractive rotational basis of 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off.

A competitive day rate is available, subject to experience and training requirements.

APPLY

Attack Kills 10 in Syria, Kurdish Forces Arrest 52 Terrorists

By The Associated Press

BEIRUT—A rocket attack in eastern Syria on Friday targeted a bus with oil industry employees, killing at least 10, the government said. To the north, Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced they arrested 52 terrorists in an operation against ISIS’s sleeper cells.

According to Syria’s petroleum ministry, the rocket struck in the Al-Taym gas field in eastern Deir el-Zour province. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitoring group, said the ISIS terrorist group was behind the attack.

The Observatory also reported a higher death toll from the rocket attack, saying at last 12 workers were killed.

Also Friday, the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said their raids had reportedly thwarted an attack planned for New Year’s Eve. The ISIS terrorists were hiding in residential areas and farms, a statement from the forces said.

The yearslong U.S.-backed campaign had succeeded in crushing the terrorists’ territorial control in Iraq and Syria, but ISIS fighters maintain sleeper cells and have staged attacks that have killed scores of Iraqis and Syrians in the past months.

On Thursday, the Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced their operation, citing a surge in ISIS attacks and saying that “Operation Al-Jazeera Thunderbolt” aims to target sleeper cells in al-Hol and nearby in Tal Hamis areas.

Since 2011, Syria has been mired in a bloody civil war that has drawn in regional and global powers. Syrian President Bashar Assad has mostly regained control of the country, but parts of its north remain under the control of rebels, as well as Turkish and Syrian Kurdish forces.

Also, some 900 U.S. troops in Syria support the Kurdish-led forces’ fight against ISIS and have frequently targeted ISIS terrorists, mostly in parts of northeastern Syria under Kurdish control.

The U.S. Central Command on Thursday reported conducting some 313 operations against ISIS in 2022 in Syria and Iraq, mostly in cooperation with Kurdish-led forces. According to a CENTCOM statement, 215 terrorists from ISIS were arrested and 466 were killed in Syria.

By Kareem Chehayeb

ntd.com

Assistant Security Officer, Mogadiscio, Somalia

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce, Training Unit in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Assistant Security Officer reports to the Security Officer under the overall supervision of Chief Security Officer (CSO).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Assistant Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, and implementation and updating of the plan.
• Establishes and maintains close relations with host country security agencies and acts as liaison between the senior security professional and the host country services.
• Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Cell, contributing to the implementation and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention.
• Supports the ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads.
• Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
• Supports office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible, background checks and entry control.
• Provides advice and training to staff and dependents on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions.
• Supports the Security Officer to ensure safety and security of UN staff members, UN facilities and property in the field mission area.
• Conducts training on Emergency Medical Response/Emergency Trauma Bag and other medical training that are stipulated by the Security Training Calendar.
• Supports other security training according to the training calendar.
• Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Supports the investigation of accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.
• Supports the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependent.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

First level university degree in security management, information management or business administration, political/social science or international relations with focus on security management. Formal certification training in a recognized military or police academy or college in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a first level university degree. Training in medical science is desirable.

Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management (preferably in the police or military context or related area) is required.

Experience as a medical officer in support of Police/Military and any other law enforcing agencies is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2023. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of Somali nationality, where this position is located.

When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the Hiring Manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

APPLY