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  • Posted: Aug 4, 2022
    Deadline: Aug 18, 2022
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    UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, ...
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    Security Associate, GS6

    How can you make a difference?

    The Security Assistant provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Country Field Security Advisor (CFSA) in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.

    Security Planning

    • Support the CFSA administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems
    • Assist the CAFSA by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UN Country Security Plan, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments
    • Assist the CFSA in the development of UNICEF routine security documentation including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans
    • Assist the CFSA in drafting routine security reports/returns including but not limited to Security Incident Reports (SIRs)

    Safety and Security Services

    • Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks providing regular information and updates to the CFSA relative to on-going and emerging security issues in the country
    • Assist the CFSA in security activities that support UNICEF staff, premises and operations for all locations where UNICEF personnel and/or eligible family members are present
    • Provide on-going routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers on behalf of the CFSA
    • Under the guidance of the CFSA, share information with UNICEF personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNICEF/UN Security Plans
    • Support the CFSA in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNICEF and the periodic testing of these systems
    • Support the CAFSA in the conduct of all security related contingency exercises particularly relating to administration, communications and logistics
    • Conduct physical security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM) on behalf of the CFSA as required

    Security Networking

    • With significant guidance from the CFSA actively maintain official liaison with host government counterparts, local authorities responsible for security, law and order and security counterparts in the UN

    Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

    • Coordinate, as required, with UNDSS, on behalf of the CFSA, to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake mandatory security training/briefings
    • With strong support and guidance from the CFSA, develop and conduct country level familiarization sessions for contracted security guards specifically regarding their UN/UNICEF related duties and responsibilities
    • With strong support and guidance from the CFSA, develop and conduct country level training sessions for drivers to familiarize them with the specific actions to take when encountering a security related situation while driving
    • Assist in the provision of any security related training for UNICEF personnel or eligible family members, particularly to ensure comprehension by those more comfortable in the local language
    • Assist the supervisor in the management of online platforms (SharePoint; Planner, TRIP, Vehicle Tracking; AIMS…etc.) and ensure that all related UNICEF Personnel information is adequately and timely captured in the applicable systems

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    • Completion of secondary education supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline
    • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required
    • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

    Closing: 18 August 2022

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to UNICEF on jobs.unicef.org to apply

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