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• Provide support in the formulation of the goals and objectives of
  the Security Unit and coordinate the implementation of its activities in
  accordance with established procedures, priorities and time limitations.
• Directly guide, train and supervise the work of all Security
  Assistants under his/her direct supervision in their tasks defined.
• Assists in the compilation, implementation and monitoring of
  mission’s specific safety and security plans and procedures, by remaining
  conversant with various procedures and policies of UNDSS, the IOM Security
  Management System and advising the Chief of Mission on safety and security
  issues in the assigned fields of responsibility.
• Maintains liaison and communications with UNDSS and other local
  security stakeholders at the appropriate level.
• Guides and trains staff in obtaining security clearances.
• Coordinate various unit safety/security communications, internally
  and as required externally, maintain and update various unit documents and
  files in systematic, confidential and professional manner.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate staff lists, contact details
  and regularly updated through coordination with other units.
• Plans and conducts fire drills and other emergency/evacuation
  planning exercises.
• Monitors the local security situation and reports significant
  events/incidents in a timely manner to the Chief of Mission, using
  prescribed reporting forms and modalities.
• Advises and supports in maintaining radio communication capabilities
  to UNDSS, IOM Uganda. Coordinates radio procedure training for all staff
  in Kampala and the IOM Sub Offices as required.
• Manages assigned security investigations in coordination with the
  Chief of Mission and reports security breaches/incidents within the unit’s
  mandate to the Chief of Mission, while ensuring strict confidentiality.
• Coordinates and conducts physical security survey of offices,
  vehicles and staff residences to ensure compliance with Minimum Operating
  Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operating Residential Security
  Standards (MORSS).
• Provides technical advice to staff on required security equipment,
  systems, installation and expected costs, related to MOSS and MORSS
  compliance requirements.
• Follows-up staff member’s compliance with existing safety and
  security protocols, including all mandatory security trainings and briefings.
• Organize, coordinate and conduct security briefings and other
  security training as may be required.
• Responds to security queries and suggests appropriate course of
  action to the Chief of Mission.
• Monitors the guards (contracted and directly hired) of all IOM
  facilities in the performance of services, including fire control, first
  aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of the automated alarm and
  video surveillance systems if installed.
• Participate in the Security cells meetings and other Security
  inter-agency meetings
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• The ideal candidate for the International Organization for Migration
  IOM National Security Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree  with two years of relevant
  experience from an accredited academic institution in the field Security
  Management/ Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or
  extensive military experience, law enforcement, Disaster (Risk) Management,
  International Relations, Social Science or Business Administration or a
  related field experience in security management, law enforcement
  experience in security management, law enforcement,
• Previous experience in UN Missions or Emergency Missions;
• Experience in planning and execution of security agencies or
  organizations highly desirable;
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies an
  advantage;
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior military/police  and government counterparts

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