Field Security Support Officer (P) at IOM

Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Management, Security Risk Management, Planning and Execution of Security Plans, Maritime Safety Training, UN Security Certification Programme, Hostage Incident Management, SSAFE Training, Stakeholder Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Crisis Decision Making, Communication, Writing Skills

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Between April 10-13, 2026, Typhoon Sinlaku crossed directly over Chuuk State in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) causing widespread damage in Weno and other outer islands. As the United States State Department implementing partner, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Country Office (CO) in Federated States of Micronesia will support the local governments with assessments, relief and reconstruction of public facilities and housing reconstruction. The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on safety/security policy management and Mission operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation and delivery of IOM programs and activities while managing security risks at acceptable levels. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of the IOM Coordination Office for the North Pacific based in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Field Security Support Officer will be accountable and responsible for all security and safety matters related directly or indirectly to IOM personnel and property in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Republic of Palau. The successful candidate will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will effectively address issues that could and have impact on security IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities.

Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for all security and safety matters regarding IOM personnel and property in the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau. This includes implementing safety management procedures to mitigate risks to premises, assets, and operational activities.