Assistant Field Security Officer – Mekelle

at UNHCR
Location Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Date Posted September 3, 2021
Category Security
Social Sciences
Job Type Full-time
Currency ETB

Description

Internal/External

Eligible Applicants

This Job Opening is available to eligible UNHCR staff members and external applicants.

Detailed Job Description

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

 The Assistant Field Security Officer manages and provides support to all security related aspects of field operations including Staff, premises and asset security.

The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer who defines specific work objectives. The incumbent is required to have basic conceptual knowledge of the profession, by being dynamic and able to take on higher responsibilities progressively.  The incumbent may provide input to the supervision of general service staff in the office.

The duty of the incumbent is to support and guide in all security related aspects of the operation.

 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

  • Advise and support the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR personnel , partners, operations, premises
  • Undertake periodic security assessments in close cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, UNDSS and interagency partners drafting the required security risk management assessment reports and using key tools for same.
  • Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement.  Follow up with actions to oversee or implement those improvements.
  • Advise on and assist in ensuring compliance with standard established through the Security Risk Management process.
  • Assist and develop plans for evacuation/relocation medical evacuation and other security contingencies.
  • In cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, assist in ensuring that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions, at the earliest stages of development.
  • Participate in programme related discussions to advise on security risk levels in line with programme criticality.
  • Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
  • As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern.
  • Maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host government law enforcement authorities and partner agencies.
  • Maintain cooperation with staff of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).
  • Cooperate in security assessments and planning and supporting interagency processes.
  • Support UNHCR staff serving as members of the country Security Management Team (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Wardens.
  • Provide country-relevant security advice and training to UNHCR staff, and where appropriate, to staff of NGOs and implementing partners in areas including, inter alia, preparation for and conduct of road missions, radio telecommunications, immediate actions upon detection of explosive devices or other dangers, hostage survival and other critical incidents.
  • Conduct rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure that staff are familiar with security contingency plans and can implement them confidently in an emergency.
  • Prepare periodic reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of assignment and, as appropriate, regional security coordinators, FSS.
  • Maintain linkages with the Staff Welfare Section, and the Medical Service, referring cases as required in consultation with staff member¿s supervisor.
  • Provide security-related advice, in written and oral form, to the manager and other staff.
  • Advise on, and upon approval, implement, needed mitigating measures.
  • Participate in criticality assessments.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

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.

Work Type: Regular

Job Id: 29369

Hardship Level: E

Salary Grade: G6

Family Location Type: Non-Family

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

  • Years of Experience / Degree Level
  • For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

  • Military or Police Academy or other relevant field
  • (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
  • Certificates and/or Licenses
  •  Security Management, Security Risk Management, Security and Safety certification
  •  (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

  • Military or police experience.

Desirable

  • Relevant training (first aid). Examples of having established networks with Host Government or other security actors from previous employment.

Core Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies

  • Planning and Organizing
  • Political Awareness
  • Stakeholder Management

Functional Skills

  • MD-First Aid Training
  • MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
  • IT-Computer Literacy
  • (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

  • For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

 

Applying Instructions

Additional  Information

  • Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training, or any other fees).
  • This position is advertised under a Fast-Track exercise.
  • An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which will be followed by competency-based interview.
  • Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The closing date for submission of applications is 10 September 2021 Midnight, Ethiopia Time.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through: UNHCR - Careers

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