Svn Mx051-2025 Senior Field Security Associate

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization.IOM’s work is focused on the following three objectives:- Saving lives and protecting people on the move: To fulfill this objective, IOM puts the safety, dignity and protection of people first in the most challenging crisis response contexts in the world.- Driving solutions to displacement: In response to this aim, IOM endeavors to reduce the risks and impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, conflict and instability for communities affected by or at risk of displacement.- Facilitating pathways for regular migration: To address this pursuit, IOM prioritizes whole-of-government, whole-of-society approaches to safely connect people, goods, services, knowledge and innovation.IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Mission operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels.Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in México, and technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office, and the administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), the Field Security Associate will be responsible for providing specialized support to enable IOM’s activities and assist the Field Security Officer with all aspects of security risk management.The Field Security Associate will support the Chief of Mission (COM) in establishing and maintaining an appropriate an appropriate level of security awareness in IOM Mexico.RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to the Mexico.- Assist the Chief of Mission in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Mexico. Carry out the adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation.- Support the Chief of Mission in the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).- Assist the Chief of Mission with the conduct of the Security Risk Management (SRM) and the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risk Management (SRM) process for the area of operation, in close coordination with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).- Provide support in conducting security evaluations and provide advice on Residential Security Measures (RSM) to IOM personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.- Support the effective management of the Country Office Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Assist in ensuring that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel.- Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in Mexico. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.- Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required.- Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of country UNDSS office and host country security authorities.- In coordination with the Chief of Mission, implement IOM Mexico security measures, verify that access control procedures are effective, and propose any necessary improvements.- Provide assistance in t