Officer, Security

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

In February 2022, a new phase in the armed conflict in Ukraine started. The intensification and spread of hostilities have affected all of Ukraine, causing massive humanitarian needs across all sectors and destroying essential civilian infrastructure. Millions of people are displaced in Ukraine, more than 5 million people have fled to other countries.

IFRC has launched a major Emergency Appeal for Ukraine and Impacted Countries that is coordinated on European regional level – with numerous country level operations ongoing. ICRC, IFRC and numerous Partner National Societies are integrating their capacities to provide coordinated crisis response in Ukraine and impacted countries. The operational structure will be fully integrated into existing structures at Country / Country Cluster and Regional Office level to ensure full synergies with the overall regional work.

Job Purpose

To assist the Senior National Security Officer in managing all matters related to Security Management countrywide in Ukraine (geography of responsibilities will be defined as per evolving situation in Ukraine). Assist the Senior National Security Officer in coordinating effective security processes and procedures that aim to further improve the IFRC’s overall security management in the Delegation/Operation and National Societies working or operating under the IFRC`s security management (cooperating with military, security agencies and law enforcement agencies if need be).

This position is based in the current location of the IFRC Ukraine country delegation (Kyiv). The Security Officer integrates into the security team of the country delegation and will work with the IFRC Security Coordinator to ensure that the Minimum-Security Requirements (MSR) are implemented and enforced.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the Implementation of IFRC Minimum Security Requirements (MSR)
• Report any internal/external security related incident to the Senior National Security Officer (or Security Coordinator) in accordance with IFRC security incident procedures and established protocol
• Process documentation for internal security incident on the appropriate report-format to the Global Security Unit in Geneva in consultation with the Senior National Security Officer or Security Coordinator.
• Responsible for receiving, entering and following up on security incident data in consultation with the Senior National Security Officer.
• Support the Senior National Security Officer or the Security Coordinator in the development and regular updates of IFRC Delegation’s Security Rules and Protocols.
• Support the Senior National Security Officer or Security Coordinator in ensuring compliance with IFRC Delegation Security Rules and Protocols.
• Provide advice and consult with the Senior National Security Officer in addressing national security incidents
• Provide assistance in security matters in case of an emergency and/or in case of ongoing security incident to the IFRC, the URCS, and/or other Movement partners under IFRC security umbrella trough Integration agreement or any other relevant agreements.
• Conduct regular Field Security Assessments in Ukraine as instructed by the Senior National Security Officer and provide detailed Assessment Reports to the Senior National Security Officer including analysis on potential impact on IFRC staff and assets.
• Ensure all field movement are monitored (mission orders, field trip form, staff reports through phone or other means)
• Provide newly arrived delegates, newly employed local staff and visitors from abroad with up-to-date security briefing. Take part, facilitate or organize security training if need be.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the staff of IFRC, PNS’s, the ICRC, the URCS, and with Government authorities (military, police, civil and the government agencies) as required
• Provide daily update to the Security Coordinator or Senior National Security Officer on national security issues through monitoring the various media (TV, radio and daily Papers) in local language as well as the English versions. Be able to set up an information gathering network and disseminate significant security information to Security Coordinator or Senior National Security Officer daily.
• Prepare written weekly and monthly security report for Senior National Security Officer or Security Coordinator.
• Understudy and in due course be well prepared to act in the absence of the Senior National Security Officer.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Security Coordinator or Senior National Security Officer when required.
  
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities (continued)

• Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
  
  
  

Education

University degree in Law or Public Administration - Required.

Experience

Required:

• Field experience in humanitarian security work.
• Experience in the field of International Affairs.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with a RC/RC Movement or another organization with similar field of operations.
• Experience in civil-military coordination, in the military forces, or law enforcement.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required

• Sharing the RC/RC principles and values.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly & persuasively with senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong reactiveness and availability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good stress management skills.
• Self-supporting in computers [Windows, Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.]
• Valid driving license (Light vehicles).
• Fluently spoken and written English and Ukrainian.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Strong analytical skills in political, socioeconomics and security areas.
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish, Arabic).
  
  
  

Competencies, Values and Comments

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust .