Job ID: 35285
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - DEPARTMENT FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY
Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 25/02/2021
Duty Station: Teheran, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Education & Work Experience: C-HS Graduate or Equivalent - 3 year(s) experience
Languages: English
Persian
Grade: SB2
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Asia & the Pacific
Contract Duration: Six month with possibility of extension
Level: SC3 Department: United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) Duty Station: Tehran Reports to: UN Security Advisor via UNDSS Local Security Assistants
Background
Emergency Response Assistant will work in UNDSS office under overall supervision of the UN Security Advisor and will receive technical guidance/supervision from the Local Security Assistants (LSA) of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.
The contract will be administered by UNDP.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions: Assist in supporting all matters pertaining to the safety and security of UN personnel, premises and assets;
Peroming the functions of UN Security Operations Centre (UNSOC) Emergency Communication Assistant (ECA) when and as required, operate all UN Security Communications Systems (SCS) in Iran and answer all incoming calls, respond to general inquiries and conduct radio check exercises. Keep logs for all communication records;
Track and report the staff on mission/vehicle tracking;
Coordinate his/her actions with the Security Adviser in cases of emergency or security issues concerning any UN Agency or UN staff member/personnel according to DSS protocols;
Assist in Admin and logistics supports in the following areas: prepare attendance records, maintain data bases and assets lists, documents update and filing, and ensure functionality of office equipment including vehicles. Maintain the record of the inventory of the DSS and arrange for immediate repairs or replacement of malfunctioning equipment;
Receive verbal and written messages from the SA and LSAs and where necessary circulate to security officials and UN staff members/personnel. Maintain chronological files for outgoing and incoming messages;
Assist the DSS in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incident and other general information reports. Draft and translate note verbales, letters, notes and other correspondence.
Prepare payment requests for office expenses. Relate with required offices for procurement of equipment;
Assist in preparations and conducting security meetings and training sessions;
Provide required supports in order to maintain 24/7 UNDSS responsiveness.
Perform any other relevant operational and administrative duties as required.
Competencies
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
MANAGING DATA
MANAGING DOCUMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND MULTI-TASKING
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Other:
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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