Overview
The Security Associate provides administrative and specialized support to ensure effective safety and security operations, assisting in the management of security plans and compliance with UN security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, verify and update security information and data.
- Participate in the elaboration and review of security documents.
- Maintain accurate personnel lists and information related to UNODC offices and residences.
- Represent UNODC ROSEN at technical meetings related to safety and security management.
- Disseminate relevant information and updates on the security situation.
- Compile and tabulate data and survey results.
- Document and assist in the reporting of security incidents.
- Represent UNODC at Security Cell meetings.
- Follow up on routine security-related actions.
- Provide administrative support for security awareness and preparedness training.
- Conduct basic security briefings for newly arrived personnel.
- Offer guidance and information to personnel on routine security procedures.
- Administer security clearance processes.
- Coordinate with UNDSS office.
- Provide general administrative and logistical support.
- Organize meetings and briefings.
- Prepare a variety of documents, reports, tables, databases, and charts.
- Facilitate emergency communications.
- Maintain organized and secure files and records.
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on security topics.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Experience
- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience is work in security operations, including incident reporting, security administration support, security communications, warden system, etc., or related areas. Knowledge about the UNSMS and UN standards on safety and security.
- Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
- Desired: Experience working with UNDSS or as a security focal point within UN agencies, programmes, and funds. Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Qualifications
Secondary school (or equivalent) OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
