Overview
The Field Security Officer will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management for Buka-AROB.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in implementation of Country Office Security Plan
- Provide assistance to the ASC in the implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework
- Maintain and test UN Emergency Communications Plan
- Facilitate security clearances for staff in all UN presences in the Buka-AROB
- Ensure that UN personnel, offices, residences and equipment are SRM/RSM compliant
- Provide advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security
- Coordinate with the Agency ASC and UNDSS to conduct periodic appropriate security assessments
- Provide inputs to UNDSS to assist in the preparation of comprehensive Security Risk Assessments
- Ensure appropriate professional liaison with host government agencies, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions and municipal/traditional leaders
- Provides advise on relevant security policies and regulations
- Review the impact of security factors on UN Programme design and delivery
- Provide timely and accurate security advice to all staff
- Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UN staff to the ASC and UNDSS
- Assist in the preparation of UN security reports
- Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues
- Takes minutes and/or notes at ASMT meetings
- Assist in implementation of Business Continuity Management, as required
- Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting UN staff and offices
- Provides support in organizing and conducting training briefings and courses on security issues/awareness and preparedness and giving orientation to newly assigned staff members
- Represent UN at security meetings, as appropriate, in the absence of ASC
Required Experience
A minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible security, preferably in the military or police context.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, or equivalent is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Specialized certification in police, military or security training.
