Hardship LevelB
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeGS4
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2023-12-25
Job Posting End DateJanuary 8, 2024
Standard Job Description
Field Security Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of a higher grade field security staff. They make regular contacts with the local Government security authorities, implementing partners, refugee leaders and support community policing initiatives with the refugees and the police giving particular attention to protection of vulnerable groups.
The incumbent keeps abreast of the prevailing security situation by networking with the various sources of information; prepares preliminary reports including advisories and handles routine office matters in consultation with other Field Security staff as appropriate.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Assist in undertaking regular needs assessment in accordance with UNHCR programming cycles.
- Assist in monitoring the situation in the area of competence, collect data and other information relevant to.
- Monitors the security guard force in accordance with the policy on unarmed security services and provides regular feedback to UNHCR admin and security supervisors.
- Regularly reviews equipment provided for UNHCR operations to ensure that it is appropriate working order.
- Supports the security Advisor in monitoring the security environment.
- Act as interpreter when required.
- Contribute to the preparation of status and progress of security incidents reports by providing information, preparing data base and requisite tables etc.
- Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during their field missions.
- Assist in monitoring and implementation of community policing activities and police cooperation and response with particular emphasis on vulnerable groups and SGBV cases.
- Liaise with the Host country security apparatus to ensure appropriate security support is provided to UNHCR operations.
- Take minutes during security meetings and other forums as the situation may dictate from time to time.
- Submit recommendations to the supervisor on improvements to be made and solutions to be provided.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
Background in security related field.
Functional Skills
CO-Cross-cultural communication
FS-Police, military, NGO Corporate security expertise
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile 1. Good command of English (speaking & writing) and ability to articulate,
2. ICT/telecommunication knowledge,
3. Relevant experience in Security,
4. UN/INGO/Embassy working experience.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Desired languages
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Operational context
Additional Qualifications
SkillsCO-Cross-cultural communication, FS-Police, military, NGO Corporate security expertise
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness
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Additional InformationShortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test and/or Interview.
No late application will be accepted.
The English version is considered original and authoritative, translation to other language(s) serve the purpose of advertisement of local positions where applicable but are not considered as official translations
دستیار امور امنیت عملیات
Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance