29/02/2024
Call for Expression of Interest – FAO Regular Volunteers Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)
Tasks and responsibilities
• Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for FAO facilities in-country.
• Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure FAO management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in Sudan.
• Review the potential impact of current as well as future security factors and trends on FAO planning, programme design and delivery, as well as the possible impact that programme design might have on the stability and security, ensuring that possible support needs are identified and improvements are implemented.
• Liaise and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and ex*****on of missions, ensuring the safety and security of FAO staff as the highest priority.
• Maintain a security network of international and national personnel.
• Conduct a threat and risk assessment of operations in the districts and regions where FAO projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Assist/provide inputs to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive threat and risk assessment of the country to include all locations where FAO staffs, dependants and equipment are present.
• Ensure that FAO procedures conform to the UN Security Framework
• Update the FAO component within the country-specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with UNDSS.
• Train FAO wardens and follow up according to their specific needs for both international and national staff.
• Facilitate security clearances for all FAO staff covered under the security umbrella when travelling in areas where required.
• In conjunction with FAO Security Services, provide operational support to the Country and Field Offices for achievement of Security Risk Management measures (SRM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM) compliance.
• Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
• Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and follows the established security standards.
• Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon FAO operations for supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the managers.
• Ensure that Country Office management is briefed sufficiently on security requirements in order to make decisions and provide adequate resources so that staff members are provided with and proficient in the use of safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
• Provide orientation and training to international and national staff members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement, such as curfews, restricted and dangerous areas.
• Ensure that FAO programme/project staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS in a timely and efficient manner
• In coordination with UNDSS in country, establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
• Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of FAO premises and equipment and provide advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended mitigation measures.
• Establish and implement access control mechanisms (visitor/vehicle screening) as necessary for FAO Khartoum and project offices based on the local security situation.
• Any other security related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations vacancy: Call for Expression of Interest – FAO Regular Volunteers Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ) in Rome
