Local Security Associate at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)

UNOCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Security Associate

Job ID: 23041
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Languages Desired: English
Grade: G6
Practice Area – Job Family: Capacity Development – SECURITY
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the OCHA Head of Office or the OCHA Country Security Focal Point, the Local Security Associate will assist in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of security policies and procedures;
Assist in supporting all matters pertaining to the safety and security of personnel, premises and assets;
Providing (in coordination with DSS) security information and conduct security training for national staff and their dependents.
Provide (in coordination with DSS).
Assist in developing security contingency plans and the country security plan;
Assist in the SRM process;
Assist in preparing Security Risk Management Measures and RSMs and monitoring compliance;
Assist in preparing contingency plans; and
Assist in conducting security training for United Nations personnel and others as appropriate.

Summary of key functions

Assists HoO/CSFP in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country;
- Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists and warden lists;
- Assist in preparing Security Risk Management Measures and RSMs and monitoring compliance;
- Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN personnel, offices and assets;
- Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness, with particular focus on national staff;
- Provides non-binding advice on residential and off-duty security to national staff
Assists the Hoo/CSFP in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
- Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
- Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the HoO/CSFP;
- Communicates information on security to OCHA personnel, as required;
- Maintains regular contacts with DSS and Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
- Helps in the preparation and review of the OCHA Security Plan;
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
Assists in reporting security incidents affecting OCHA personnel, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report.
Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned or recruited staff members.
Provides general security administrative assistance to the HoO/CSFP:
- Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
- Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
- Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the HoO/CSFP:
- Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (RSM) of UN personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff security;
- Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
- Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

Education & Work Experience

C-HS Graduate or Equivalent – 6 year(s) experience, G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 6 year(s) experience

Required Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
Knowledge of host country safety codes;
Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel
Physically fit.

Competencies
Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.

Planning and Organizing:

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor their own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity:

Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.

Teamwork:

Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Communication: