World Health Organization Recruitments for Field Security Officer - 324426 (Re-issue of EMRO/10/FT98)

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Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/10/FT462

Title: Field Security Officer - 324426 (Re-issue of EMRO/10/FT98)

Grade: P4

Contract type: Fixed-term appointment

Duration of contract: Post of limited duration for 2 years

Date: 26 September 2010

Application Deadline: 7 November 2010
(23 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications

Duty Station: Cairo Egypt

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM) /
EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO)
Division of General Management (DAF)

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US $ 66,482 at single rate
US $ 71, 393 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment: 37 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Education:
Essential:
University degree in public or business administration, social or political sciences, international relations, governmental or law studies or fields related to security matters
Skills:
WHO Competencies:
- Fostering integration and teamwork.
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment.
- Setting an example.

Functional Skills:
- Relevant military or police training is an asset.
- Proven analytical skills, investigation background and knowledge of UN field operations would be an asset.

Other Skills (IT Skills):
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools
- Very good knowledge of all communication means used in the field: HF, VHF, satellite phones, RB-GAN, GPS.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 7 years relevant professional experience combined at national and international levels within governmental and corporate agencies and/or relevant military or police service.

Desirable:
Some years of experience in the field as a UN Field Security Officer.
Languages:
Essential:
Excellent knowledge of English
Working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable. French is an asset.
Additional Information:
Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.