Overview
The Field Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and management of safety and security for UN personnel in the Area of Responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation.
- Liaises and coordinates with host government security organizations and personnel.
- Helps to assess the security situation and gather security information.
- Communicates security issues to UN agencies and provides host country security advice.
- Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
- Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists.
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan.
- Assists with the monitoring of security measures implementation.
- Assists in reporting security incidents and preparing security reports.
- Provides support in organizing and conducting security awareness and preparedness training.
- Provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
- Conducts security briefings.
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations and advice on Residential Security Measures.
- Establishes and maintains warden system.
- Administers a pass and ID system.
- Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security.
- Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents.
- Maintains a database on contact details of host country security authorities.
- Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls, and takes minutes.
Required Experience
Seven (7) years of work experience in security, risk management, disaster response, organizational resilience, public safety or emergency preparedness with security responsibilities in the public or private service areas, non-governmental organizations or in a corporate environment is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in the use of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel Access and Powerpoint is required.
Qualifications
High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
