Field Security Officer

Job Description

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments, empowers people, and strengthens institutions to realise justice and promote peace and sustainable development. IDLO is the only global intergovernmental organisation exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law and access to justice.

With its headquarters in Rome, Italy, a Branch Office in The Hague, Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, and 18 Country Offices across the globe, IDLO carries out policy advocacy, research and the rule of law and justice programmes, operating in every region of the world.

THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, Somalia and with technical direction from the Regional Security Officer (RSO), the Field Security Officer (FSO) oversees security risk management in the designated IDLO Office, ensuring that the appropriate measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively addressed.

The FSO monitors security issues in the assigned field location and ensures employees are provided with all necessary security training and support. The incumbent further facilitates compliance with respect to all security policies, procedures, and practices and advises on all necessary IDLO security directives/instructions.

Summary of essential functions:

1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in the country office;

2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the Security Risk Management Policy Framework (SRMPF) and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;

3. Assess program strategies in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;

4. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO staff of risks associated with the work and with the local environment and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

5. Advise the RSO of security risk management developments in-country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of the country and regional security issues;

Results Expected

1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in the country office;

• Establish and update security policies, ensuring adaptation to the local security environment in order to mitigate risks to IDLO staff and partners in the implementation of the organisation’s work in line with the Security Risk Management Policy Framework (SRMPF);
• Identify threats and advise IDLO staff on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality in order to establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in the country office;
• Build staff capacities related to security and safety and risk mitigation;

2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the Security Risk Management Policy Framework (SRMPF) and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;

3. Assess program design in terms of exposure, threats and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;

• Provide advice to SMT in-country and direct Field Security Staff to ensure that IDLO security policies, procedures in order to be in line with the SRMPF and practices appropriately support the Organization’s field operational program priorities;
• Advise SMT in-country and program staff on the assessments of security risks and of the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in IDLO’s operations;
• Advise SMT in-country and IDLO team of risks associated with the work and with the local environment and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

4. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO staff of risks associated with the work and with the local environment and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

5. Advise the RSO of security risk management developments in-country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of the country and regional security issues;

6. Build networks of collaboration with security representatives of other organisations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond to emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;

7. Represent Somalia at global security meetings, as the Security Advisor requires.

8. Supervise the Local Security Associate (LSA): provide technical and operational direction, as well as to conduct performance management. Ensure that the LSA is adequately trained, motivated and supported in order to maximise the successful performance of their duties.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Languages

• Excellent spoken and written knowledge of English is required.

Specific knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies

• Strong knowledge of local and regional security dynamics.
• Actively manages and leverages a productive network of security relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Shares unclassified information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organisational boundaries.
• Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Takes initiative to share knowledge, experiences and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down and across) to develop and motivate others.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region, if required.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organisation in achieving its objectives;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For this internationally professional recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

Closes: 2022-05-05

About the Organization

Intergovernmental organization established in 1983. Has 18 Member States and focuses on the promotion of the Rule of Law and Good Governance by addressing the institutional, structural and legal preconditions for peace and poverty reduction. Addresses the areas of judicial reform; post-conflict justice and the establishment of rule of law in post-conflict societies; good governance; legal systems that enhance and protect essential rights; public international trade and intellectual property law; business, commercial and financial law. Disseminates knowledge through its Distance Learning and Research Center (DLRC); online library; international training and technical assistance; post-conflict preparedness and assistance; global network for development through law; strategic partnerships; and its International Advisory Committee (IAC). Has regional offices in Sydney (Australia) and Cairo (Egypt). Has Project Offices in Kabul (Afghanistan), Aceh (Indonesia) and Bishkek (Kyrygz Republic). IDLO has established legally-constituted Alumni Associations in 41 countries around the world. These Associations promote individual security and development through their own training and technical assistance programs, complementing at the national level what IDLO does internationally.