Overview
The Field Security Associate assists with the implementation of security operations and matters relating to the 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/verify security information.
- Communicates information on security issues to UN agency heads and provides host country security advice.
- Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
- May provide technical assistance at Area/Security Management Team meetings.
- Assists in maintaining and preparing the UN Security Plan.
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan.
- Assists with monitoring the implementation of security measures.
- Assists in reporting security incidents and preparing security reports.
- Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness.
- 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.
- Provides general administrative assistance, including maintaining correspondence files and a database of contact details.
- Arranges appointments, receives visitors, screens telephone calls and takes minutes.
Required Experience
- Seven (7) years of work experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency areas with security responsibilities, in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, 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.
- Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
- Experience in the use of radio communications systems is desirable.
Qualifications
High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
