National Professional Officer (Safety and Security) at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) - An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Professional Officer (Safety and Security)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organizational Unit: CSLS
Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level: N-1
Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2009798
CCOG Code: 1A03d

Key Functions

• Provide, in close collaboration with the Field Security Unit at headquarters, advice to the FAO Representative on maintaining the safety and security of FAO personnel, premises and assets, in line with UNSMS and FAO security management policies and guidelines.
• Support the monitoring and implementation, as necessary, of technical security measures as outlined in the Area Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM) process document, Residential Security Measures (RSM), Security Risk Compliance Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documents.
• Support the monitoring of the security situation across the country, support the coordination of security risk assessments for the Country Office and sub-offices and provide the FAO Representative with an independent analysis of emerging security threats to FAO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended prevention and mitigation measures.
• Assist the FAO Decentralized Office in maintaining up-to-date security information, and prepare periodical situation reports, ensuring that the FAO Representative and the Field Security Unit at headquarters are regularly informed of the security situation.
• Prepare Contingency Plans and SOPs for the country office and sub-offices and be instrumental in implementing enhanced security measures.
• Conduct training/briefing on safety and security procedures, including convoy and evacuation procedures, and ensure personnel are familiar with and adhere to security guidelines and precautions.
• Delivery regular security briefings to all FAO personnel based in or on mission to the country.
• Systematically report security incidents to the FAO Representative and Field Security Unit at headquarters.
• Assist in conducting periodic security assessments of FAO premises and equipment; and provide advice on gaps in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions, as per the approved Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM).
• Provide support in the selection and procurement of appropriate security equipment/infrastructure.
• Ensure FAO's participation in the United Nations Security Management Team (SMT) and Security Cell meetings, acting as second alternate to the FAO Representative at SMT meetings for Security Cell meetings. Support liaison with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and relevant law enforcement authorities including national security agencies, as appropriate.
• Perform any other relevant duties.

Specific Functions:

• Support the implementation of and personnel's participation in the FAO Emergency Notification System.
• Undertake missions to program sites and assess prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends, and advise FAO personnel, project personnel and eligible family members of potential security issues.
• Support the planning and coordination of mandatory safety drills in FAO premises at the duty station.
• Support the management of security equipment and personnel, including inventory, the provision of extended training, and the performance of security contractors, guards and security escort personnel, if applicable.

Candidates will be assessed against the following
Minimum Requirements:

• National of Nigeria.
• Advanced University Degree in risk or emergency management, social/political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law or a related area.
• One year of relevant professional experience in risk management and/or safety and security service in a national security and/or military setting.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of the local language.

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.
• Extent and relevance of experience in risk management and/or safety and security service in a national security and/or military setting.
• Extent of knowledge of UNSMS or standard operational rules and procedures is considered a strong asset.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online