Overview
Provides specialized and administrative support services for managing security and safety operations in Syria, contributing to the safety and security of UNOPS personnel, premises, and operations.
Tasks Summary
- Assists in collecting, updating, and communicating security information.
- Provides operational support in conducting security assessments and drafting recommendations.
- Gathers, researches, verifies, and updates security information and data.
- Supports the development and implementation of the Security Plan.
- Disseminates security information and reports security incidents.
- Provides security orientation and briefings to personnel.
- Administers field missions Mission Security Clearance Requests.
- Coordinates and tracks UNOPS field missions.
- Liaises with UNDSS and other UN agency security personnel.
- Supports operations as a Convoy Leader.
- Acts as the primary security focal point during emergencies.
- Ensures adherence to security procedures and protocols.
- Maintains logs of security-related assets.
- Participates in security-related meetings.
- Provides general administrative services for the security function.
- Maintains a database of contact details of host country security authorities.
- Organizes meetings and briefings.
- Maintains correspondence files and documents.
- Maintains an updated security shared drive and staff lists.
- Maintains records of security training.
- Facilitates engagement and provision of high-quality results.
- Provides oversight on compliance with security policies.
- Assists in organizing and delivering security training.
- Synthesizes lessons learned and disseminates best practices.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in security or operations' services is required in national or international, public or corporate organizations.
- Relevant experience includes incident reporting, security administration support, security communication, telecommunication, and warden systems.
- Prior experience with the UN system or international NGOs is desired.
- Knowledge of Telecommunication (including HF and VHF) is desired.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is desired.
- United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) certification of Local Security Assistant (LSA) or Security Certification Programme (SCP), Emergency Trauma Bag Training, and Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) Training is desired.
Qualification Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desired to substitute for years of experience.
- Relevant certification in security-related studies is desired to substitute for years of experience.
