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 ensures adequate gathering and verification of 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 be requested to provide technical assistance at Area/Security Management Team meetings.
- 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 as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process.
- Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets.
- Assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report and other Security Assessments.
- Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness.
- Provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
- Conducts security briefings, as required.
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations.
- Provides advice on Residential Security Measures of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
- Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences.
- Administers a pass and ID system.
- Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences.
- Provides general administrative assistance.
- 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 with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
- Provides support to the Area Security Coordinator, Area Security Management System members and other stakeholders, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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. 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.
