Assistant Field Security Officer – UNHCR
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| Job Title | Assistant Field Security Officer |
| Location | Kadugli, Sudan |
| Hardship Level | E (most hardship) |
| Job ID | JR2332047 |
| Family Location Type | Non Family with Residential Location |
| Closing Date | December 17, 2023 |
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 incumbent must support and guide in all security-related aspects of the operation.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable for performing 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 standards 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 program-related discussions to advise on security risk levels in line with program 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), 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 following 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 the staff member 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with an Undergraduate degree; or no experience with a Graduate degree; or no experience with a Doctorate
Field(s) of Education
Military or Police Academy or other relevant field
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.
Functional Skills
CO-Drafting and Documentation
MD-First Aid Training
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and the 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, supporting 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.
