PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Office of Confidentiality and Security the Head, Operations Security Section is responsible for the following;
1.Implements the OPCW Security Policy: Conducts regular threat and security risk assessments and recommends and implements effective and efficient security measures lower the security risks to the Organisation, its people, information, data and assets to an acceptable level.
- Conducts regular threat and security risks assessments and supports the overall OCS security risk management programme on which prioritisation of security activities and expenditures are based;
- Timely identifies, communicates and documents vulnerabilities to the Organisation’s physical security posture and recommends preventative and mitigating measures accordingly;
- Adopts and maintains the concept of concentric security layers: Deter, Detect, Delay, Deny;
- Initiates and manages projects to maintain and/or improve the physical security of the OPCW premises;
- Manages the procurement, maintenance and upgrade of physical security measures, equipment, infrastructure and technical security systems;
- Designs, implements and maintains a security zoning concept that determines badge access requirements and manages access implementation;
- Implements the Secretariat’s Fire/First Aid Training programme in conjunction with HSB;
- Regularly reviews and updates the OPCW Security Policy to ensure it remains current, relevant and applicable;
- Advises the Confidentiality and Information Security Section on physical security measures in support of the Confidentiality Regime;
- Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure the OPCW Security Policy is embedded in and aligned with other Division/Branch policies and processes.
2. Manages the OCS Operations Security Section.
- Oversees and manages the delivery of physical security processes and procedures in accordance with established security policies, standards and plans;
- Prepares and updates the work plan for the Operations Security Section. Ensures that priorities within the section are reflected in the plan and that work is carried out accordingly, in alignment with the OCS workplan;
- Ensures the Section is set-up, structured and organised in the most efficient and effective manner in support of the Section’s workplan;
- Evaluates and supervises the performance of the Operations Security Section and timely identifies and actions performance gaps and needs;
- Prepares job descriptions and Vacancy Notices for new posts within Operations Security Section, interviews candidates and recommends the employment of new personnel;
- Oversees inventory control audits (biannually and when there is a change in circumstances);
- Ensures availability of resources, continuity of operations, staffing levels at key security points, and timely responses to security requirements/incidents;
- Organises quarterly Town Hall sessions for the Operations Security Section;
- Ensures the Section needs and requirements are included in the OCS budget proposals;
- Continuously reviews and improves existing security policies and processes for further improvement and designs and implements new policies and procedures when required.
3. Prepares and maintains the Section’s business continuity plans;
4. Oversees the preparation of specific security plans for the execution of VIP visits, meetings of the Policy-Making Organs, other meeting and receptions, etc. Maintains liaison at the working level with local law-enforcement and Security and emergency services;
5. Co-ordinates, prepares, and supervises implementation of security plans to ensure that security policies and standards are complied with.
- Responsible for the drafting and implementation of Security Policies (ADs), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Working Instructions (WIs) in the Section to ensure that integrity of physical access to OPCW facilities and Security Critical Areas, as well as the security of OPCW staff, visitors and assets is ensured, in close coordination with the CIS Section where relevant;
- Oversees the development and upgrading of (technical) security equipment and procedural methods to ensure maximum effectiveness of OPCW security assets;
- Develops and supervises the implementation of security contingency plans, including emergency and building evacuation plans, fire-safety programmes, and security-related aspects of overall disaster preparedness policies of the OPCW and ensures the plans are regularly revised and updated.
6. Supervises the implementation of security training and awareness programs.
- Security awareness training for the Secretariat's personnel;
- Security Officer training in the use of authorised weapons, handcuffs, control and restraint, security access control point / screening duties (metal detection, x-ray equipment), and all other areas necessary to maintain a properly and adequately trained security guard force for the Secretariat;
- Specialised courses for identified Security Officers;
- Fire safety training for Security staff and OPCW Floor Wardens;
- Ensures regular exercising of established contingency plans, including evacuation exercises at all OPCW premises;
- Regular evacuation exercises at all OPCW premises.
7. Supervises the implementation of the OPCW travel security programme.
- Ensures training of staff and monitors compliance with United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) security requirements for Travel Request Information Processing (TRIP) system) profiles and travel clearance requests/notifications, and completion of BSAFE training courses;
- Provides additional travel security-related advice, support measures, and information, as/when needed, to OPCW staff travelling officially on behalf of the organisation, accompanying as necessary specific missions to provide advice and to audit compliance;
- Coordinates with UNDSS Security Focal Points and Security Advisors, and when necessary, the UN Designated Official (DO), at the point of destination of OPCW official travellers to facilitate TRIP travel clearance requests/notifications and to address security-related issues as/when they occur.
RECRUITING PROFILE:
Education (Qualifications)
Essential:
- Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Information Systems, Business Administration or Law, with specialisation in security matters.
- A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 9 years) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- An equivalent or specialised training in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 13 years) may be accepted in lieu of a university degree
Desirable:
- Graduate level university degree and completion of a military/police command and staff college is highly desirable.
Desired Certification(s) (if applicable):
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International, United Nations Security Certification Programme (SCP), Certification in Leadership, Business Continuity Certification
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible and recent related experience in the security profession, preferably in an international or governmental organisation, with significant experience in leading and supervising security operations and managing all aspects of facility, personnel and travel security programmes.
- In-depth knowledge of (UN) Security Risk Management, UN Security Standards and/or industry standards.
- Personal experience with the implementation of security risk management programmes and technical security systems.
- Experience in the supervision of operations within secure environments and information processing systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in the implementation and supervision of confidentiality/security policies is highly desirable. Experience in supervising the conduct of investigations is highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities (key competencies):
- Extensive knowledge of (UN) Security risk management particularly relating to Physical/Facility Security and the supervision and implementation of a travel security programme, preferably within an international environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to successfully manage and influence up and down, and the ability to draft, edit, and present documents and concepts in the English language.
- Strong conceptualisation, managerial, leadership and negotiation skills, coupled with highly developed levels of tact, diplomacy and good judgement when dealing with a diverse group of staff members in a sensitive working environment are highly desirable.
- The ability to build trust and to have a full understanding of the role of security as a service provider.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is essential. A good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
