Field Security Associate

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 07 May 2024
  • Deadline Date: Friday, 07 June 2024
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OVERVIEW

Post Number : 3HTSEC0700RP

Grade : G-5

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Port-au-Prince

Job Family: Administration

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 07-JUN-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Only candidates who are entitled to work in Haiti can apply for this position

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office, the Field Security Associate (FSA) also reports for security-related matters to the Head of ADM/Security at Headquarters, through the Field Security Coordinator, and works in close collaboration with the Administrative Officer.

The incumbent provides support in the implementation of the security plan and on matters of safety and security with the ultimate goal of keeping UNESCO personnel and office facilities safe and secure.

Long Description

In coordination with the Administrative Officer who remains the Security Focal Point, the incumbent will:

Assist with the preparation of any security related documents, in accordance with UNESCO mandate and UNSMS policies and guidance. Work closely with UNDSS and security officers from other agencies to implement security policies within UNESCO in accordance with the directives, policies, and United Nations procedures. Monitor the local security situation and reports on the security developments and incidents that affects safety and security in the Office or for Field missions. Provide weekly updates to the Management and ADM/SEC on the security situation and specific incidents that may impact staff safety and UNESCO activities Help assessing prevailing local security conditions and related level of risk, in the office or for Field Missions. Support the timely dissemination of security advisories to UNESCO personnel, in agreement with and/or as instructed by the senior management Monitor and facilitates the compliance with and the implementation of UNESCO and UNSMS security policies, such as SRM measures. Advise Senior management on readiness for evacuation/relocation. Report on the control inventory and safekeeping of all security and safety equipment

Long Description

Without any prejudice of UNESCO framework of accountability, supports the Designated Official in the context of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) structures and policies, under the coordination of the local Principal/Chief/Security Advisor. Liaise and exchange security-related information with UNDSS and other UN agencies in the area. Coordinate as appropriate with the host government security organizations and/or personnel including national and local provincial authorities, military and police officers as well as NGO in the area of operation. Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school.

Work Experience

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management is required, either within the UN security System, or a nationally recognized civilian, police or military entity.

Skills and Competencies

Tact and diplomacy with ail visitors and personnel. Ability to work under pressure in an international and multi-cultural environment. Good knowledge of standard office automation such as Excel and Word. Ability to understand and operate at basic level technical installations like central heating, air condition System, surveillance and access control Systems, for the purpose of intervening in emergency to avoid further damages. Ability to manage emergencies and keep calm in crisis situations. Discipline and very good sense of communication and human relations (sense of contact, courtesy, restraint, respect of hierarchy). Respect of the professional secrecy and the deontology proper to a security service.

Long Description

Languages

Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English or French and good knowledge of the other. Fluency in local language of Haitian Creole.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Formal security qualifications and documented training in general security, first aid, fire prevention, emergency response.

Languages

Knowledge of any other official United Nations languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

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