Field Security Associate

• Country: Ethiopia
• Organization: UNHCR
• Deadline: November 21, 2023
• No of Vacancies: N/A

Duties – 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 as required in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; gather and analyse information about the security situation during field missions. – Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place in accordance with the UNSMS policies, UNHCR Policies and the, Security Risk Management process for the designated area ; – Conduct checks for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies. – Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies. – Monitor and supervise the guard force In accordance with relevant UNSMS policies and guidance. – Assist UNHCR Protection Colleagues 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 security risk management processes and measures for the country concerned to include security situation updates, , the warden system, communication notification and reporting procedures, travel planning procedures road air and fire safety. – Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required. – Provide security-related advice to the manager and other staff. – Maintain liaison and build relationships with Host Government Security Forces and security counterparts. – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Security and Safety (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified Desirable High level of knowledge in the security field Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy FS-Field Security Operations FS-Security Analysis CO-Cross-cultural communication (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.

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