Overview
The Field Security Associate provides support to all security related aspects of field operations including Staff, premises and asset security. The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- - Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
- Conduct regular security assessment missions to the field as required in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; gather and analyse information about the security situation during field missions.
- Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place in accordance with the UNSMS policies, UNHCR Policies and the, Security Risk Management process for the designated area ;
- Conduct checks for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.
- Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies.
- Monitor and supervise the guard force In accordance with relevant UNSMS policies and guidance.
- Assist UNHCR Protection Colleagues in efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern.
- Provide support during implementation of security-related projects.
- Assist in the monitoring, updating and reporting of security-related events.
- Assist in the processing of administrative security issues.
- Maintain relations and cooperation with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies.
- Provide security briefings and training to UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant security risk management processes and measures for the country concerned to include security situation updates, , the warden system, communication notification and reporting procedures, travel planning procedures road air and fire safety.
- Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
- Provide security-related advice to the manager and other staff.
- Maintain liaison and build relationships with Host Government Security Forces and security counterparts.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. High level of knowledge in the security field. Proven experience in delivering or co-facilitating security-related training (e.g. SSAFE, IFAK). Experience in conducting security briefings and drills, including fire evacuation and relocation exercises. Strong familiarity with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS). Strong administrative and organizational skills to support FSU functions, including coordination with security focal points, maintenance of security records and staff lists, support to guard force operations, and management of security-related procurement, documentation, and reporting. Willingness and readiness to deploy to field locations in support of operational delivery. Ability to make sound and timely decisions in emergency situations and when rapid response is required. Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and adjust priorities as needed. Demonstrated experience in delivering women’s security training. Proven ability to operate effectively in a field-oriented, inter-agency security environment with strong coordination skills.
Qualifications
Certificates and/or Licenses: Security and Safety. Holding a Training-of-Trainers (ToT) certification is an asset. Completion of the Field Security Associate (FSA) certification.
