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Field Safety Associate, Ed Deain
UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
 


 Vacancy No: 18/HCR/KRT/VN/042
 Type of contract: Fixed Term Appointment
 Grade Level: G6
 Supervisor: Head of Field Office
 No. of Post: 10026781
 Duty Station: Ed Deain
 Duration: As Soon as Possible
 Closing Date: 29 May 2018

 
 Background:

Organizational Context:

The Field Safety Associate manages and supports activities pertaining to staff security.

The incumbent is supervised by the Head of Field Office who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners in the area to facilitate the operation. The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the management of security issues.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Functional Statement:

Accountability

  • Country operations receive practical advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety.
  • UNHCR maintains beneficial relationships with host country law enforcement agencies and the UN Security Management System.

Responsibility

  • 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 in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; assist the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the security situation.
  • Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place, especially those comprising Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety Standards; check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.
  • Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard force. 
  • Assist 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 country information and on other issues pertaining to the UN security management system including, inter alia, the warden system, radio communication procedures, travel procedures and fire safety.
  • Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
  • Undertake other functions as delegated by the supervisor.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Completion of secondary education with relevant training and experience in security and safety issues.
  • In addition to the local UN working language, excellent knowledge of English.
  • Minimum of 8 years (6 with advances training/certificate) of previous relevant job experience.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
  • Good communication skills (written and oral).

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent security apparatus knowledge

Required Competencies:

Managerial Competencies

  • Empowering and Building Trust
  • Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Political Awareness
  • Change Capability and Adaptability

In order to be considered for this position , candidate is required to complete and submit the NEW UNHCR P11 Form.


Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.

 








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