Overview
The Security Associate provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance to the Supervisor to ensure the safety and security of personnel, family members, premises, assets, and resources at the duty station.
Tasks Summary
- Support the supervisor in planning functions related to safety and security.
- Assist in collecting information for the UN Country Security Plan, Security Risk Management, and Residential Security Measures Guidelines.
- Assist in developing routine security documentation, including contingency plans.
- Assist in drafting routine security reports.
- Monitor the local security situation and provide updates.
- Assist in security activities supporting UNICEF staff, premises, and operations.
- Provide technical support for contracted security providers.
- Share safety and security information with UNICEF personnel and family members.
- Support the establishment and testing of Communications/Warden Systems.
- Support security-related contingency exercises.
- Conduct physical security surveys of residences.
- Maintain liaison with host government counterparts and UN security counterparts.
- Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure mandatory security training.
- Develop and conduct familiarization sessions for contracted security guards.
- Develop Road Safety advisories for drivers.
- Assist in providing security-related training for UNICEF personnel.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security-related environment is required.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office and related applications is required.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.
- Experience working in the UN Common System or a similar international organization is an asset.
- Practical knowledge of social media platforms and an informed awareness of current news and developments is an asset.
- Experience delivering high-quality customer service in a security setting is an asset.
Qualification Requirements
- Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience.
