Security Officer (Regional) - P-3, Cairo, Egypt

Organizational Setting

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Corporate Services Department (CSD), led by the Associate Vice-President, CSD, provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security and information technology resources required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people to overcome poverty. The work of the CSD is undertaken by three divisions (i) Human Resources Division (HRD) (ii) Administrative Services Division (ADM) and (iii) Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) and three units: (a) Front Office CSD (b) Field Support Unit and (c) Medical Services Unit.

The Administrative Services Division (ADM) provides a series of high-quality critical customer-oriented, sustainable, timely and efficient operational support and administrative services to clients worldwide to satisfy current and future corporate needs in support of IFAD's mandate and mission and in close collaboration with our internal and external partners. The division supports the Organization's core activities at HQ and IFAD Country Offices (ICOs) and facilitates day-to-day business operations in line with internationally accepted best practices. This includes the provision of sustainable, customer-oriented, cost-effective and efficient administrative services. ADM's services encompass Security and Business Continuity, Facilities Management, Travel and Visa, Privileges and Immunities, Procurement, Insurance, Shipping, Asset and Inventory Management, Records Management and Archives, Mail Distribution, as well as greening activities.

The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, Administrative Services Division (ADM), under the direct supervision of the Senior Security Officer, and as applicable, as an advisor on security to the respective Regional Director of the assigned region (Near East, Northern Africa and Europe) and/or other regions/countries as may be required.

Job Role

The Security Officer (Regional) is a seasoned professional in their field of work with extensive, in-depth experience in IFAD or similar UN and/or IFIs. As an experienced professional,the Security Officer (Regional) has a complete understanding of the subject-matter area in the context of the Fund’s programmes, the Security Officer has the capacity to adapt policies, approaches, models and methodologies to meet emerging needs and to establish the continuing relevance of the team’s capacity to provide technically competent operational/administrative services support to client departments across the Fund.

The Security Officer (Regional) works independently in the performance of the full range of complex security activities which involves planning, developing and implementing activities.

The Security Officer (Regional):

• Supports the coordination of IFAD security operations in the assigned region (Near East, Northern Africa and Europe) and/or other regions/countries as may be required;
• The incumbent will support the development and adaptation of existing security policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures;
• Represents IFAD on security issues as necessary, participating in joint activities with other UN and/or IFIs agencies as required.

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 1:

• Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
• Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
• Managing performance and developing staff
• Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
• Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

Education:

• Advanced university degree from an accredited institution. Areas - security management, military science, law enforcement, disaster or emergency management, public administration, social/political science or related area. A Bachelors degree or similar level qualification from a Police/MiIitary Academy in combination with an additional 4 years relevant experience will also be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php

(*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures.

The following certifications are highly desirable:

• Security Certification Programme (SCP)
• Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environment (SSAFE) Trainer
• Women Security Awareness Training (WSAT) Trainer
• Hostage incident Management (HIM)
• Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP)

The following certifications are an asset:

• Security Sector Internationally recognized certifications in the subjects areas of:
• Business Continuity Management e.g. CBCI/DBCI
• Physical Security e.g. ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Enterprise Risk Management

Experience:

• At least five (5) – years of progressively responsible experience in corporate security management, preferably in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing security services management and support on an International scale;
• Professional Security Management experience and training certification in the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) as well as field experience in developing countries are assets. Ability to research and apply best practices/lessons learned and develop regulations, rules and standard operating procedures to meet evolving Fund security requirements.

Languages:

• English (4 - Excellent)
• Asset: Arabic (3 – good)

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Deadline for applications: 8 August 2024 (23.59 CEST Rome)

Ref: VA 21871