Background

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Resource Management officer, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the implementation of security operations and all aspects relating to the management of IOM staff safety & security in Cameroon with focus Yaoundé.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure the collection, processing, dissemination and updating of the country's security information.

2. Ensure in all aspects of the development, development and drafting of the IOM security plan for the country and the security regions including the updating of the international and national staff lists, the evaluation document of Security risks of IOM programmes (SARS programme); The IOM security briefing and the IOM contingency plan.

3. Ensure the updating, evaluation and application of the minimum standards of safety in the Office (MOSS) and in the Residences of international staff (MORSS).

4. In consultation with the CoM and the Program leader (s), will manage security incidents affecting or involving IOM personnel, facilities and assets.

5. Conduct training workshops on safety components for the benefit of IOM staff and their dependents.

6. Ensure administrative tasks including updating the list of all IOM staff in relation to the BSAFE, security reviews, SCAAN, TRIP profiles and internal security clearance for the staff of/ service providers.

7. Build a strong relationship network with the defence and security forces of the host country, both at national and regional level.

8. Liaise and coordinate with the Cameroon defence and security forces and any other national authority responsible for security matters.

9. Collect all relevant information on the safety of the Organization's personnel, programmes and equipment.

10. Represent IOM in the Security briefing committee and act as an observer at the SMT. Will keep a regular contact with focal points in various agencies.

11. Manage internal groups including training of agents and updating GPS coordinates of staff on Google Earth.

12. Ensure the physical evaluation of IOM premises (FSSS) and will work closely with the Procurement & Logistics Unit to ensure the implementation of recommendations.

13. Conduct regular field security assessment missions, particularly in Maroua, Douala, Buea and submit mission reports after each field mission.

Carry out any other task assigned by Chief of Mission and in strict adherence to the values, policies, rules and regulations of IOM.

Competencies

Team work

• Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.

• Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.

• Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized.

• Helps create a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.

Delivering Results

• Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs.

• Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.

• Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.

• Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.

Managing & sharing knowledge

• Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.

• Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.

• Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.

• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.

Accountability

• Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.

• Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.

• Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.

• Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

• Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.

• Listens and seeks to understand without bias, and responds appropriately.

• Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others' views and ideas and respects their contribution.

Leadership

• Assigns responsibilities fairly and manages performance, taking account of individual strengths, workloads and interests.

• Is inclusive in decision-making and actively seeks feedback from team members and colleagues in order to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Takes sound and timely managerial decisions that are consistent with the Organization's vision and purpose.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to understand needs and gain support.

Empowering others & building trust

• Delegates appropriately to make the most of others’ talents, clarifying expectations and allowing autonomy in important areas while providing necessary support.

• Encourages others to take responsibility for their performance; promotes ownership, responsibility and accountability for desired results at all levels.

• Creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion.

• Gives proper credit to others, shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort.

Strategic thinking & vision

• Aligns own actions to the Organization’s vision, values and mandate.

• Translates strategic direction into short and medium-term plans and objectives for own team; revises objectives to reflect changes in organizational goals.

• Identifies key issues/priorities in complex situations and how they may be related to one another.

Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals.

Technical :

Skills:

• Fluent in English and French language (oral and written)

• Have a good mastery of the NTIC, including Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Earth and e-mail

Have a mastery of communication tools (HF and VHF).

Required Skills and Experience