Hardship LevelE (most hardship)
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Family TypeNon Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay
Residential location (if applicable)
Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep
GradeNOA
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2024-01-01
Job Posting End DateDecember 10, 2023
Standard Job Description
Assistant Field Security Officer
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 UNHCRยฟs 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 memberยฟs 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 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
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 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, support 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.
Desired Candidate Profile โข Security risk management experience in Southeast Somali Region operation.
โข Proven competences in security analysis and risk management.
โข Experience working with humanitarian organization.
โข Experience in implementing gender-inclusive Security Risk Management processes.
โข Demonstrated experience having established networks with Host Government or other security actors from previous employment.
โข Experience in effectively handling gender-based security incidents
โข Experience in delivering trainings.
โข Experience working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, working in security field.
โข Having relevant training in Security field.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Desired languagesSomali
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
Ethiopia is home to the second largest refugee population in Africa, currently hosting close 1 million registered refugees and asylum seekers, mainly from South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Yemen. The Government of Ethiopia allows humanitarian access and protection to those seeking asylum in its territory. UNHCR works closely with its government counterpart, the Refugee & Returnee Services (RRS), to ensure access to asylum territory and the safe and dignified reception and processing/registration of asylum-seekers. UNHCR recognizes the global need for a broader, cultural shift from long-term care and maintenance to self-reliance and solutions-oriented planning and programming in its refugee operations within the context of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF).
As a result of insecurity and climatic effects in Somalia, since 2009, over 213,000 refugees fled from Somalia to Ethiopia and are accommodated in five refugee camps which a gradually transforming into peri-urban settlements in the Dollo Ado/Melkadida area in the South-eastern part of Ethiopia under the purview of Sub Office Melkadida. On the refugee response, SOMEL works with the government counterpart RRS as well as half a dozen NGOs and different local authorities, focusing on meeting basic needs, while promoting self-reliance and socio-economic inclusion. UNHCR also responds to an IDP situation of over 725,000 internally displaced persons across three zone under the SOMEL AoR. SOMEL provides some assistance and protection services to internally displaced people. Here, the operation's interventions include protection profiling and monitoring, CRI distributions and a Multi-Purpose Cash for IDP Protection programme. The incumbent is therefore expected to support both refugee and IDP response programming, with a particular focus on solutions.
The security situation in Melkadida area has deteriorated in the recent past due to the alleged incursion of Al-Shabaab however, the security situation remains calm but unpredictable. Security, remoteness, isolation, and lack of entertainment in social life are therefore some of the factors to be also considered prior to applying. The Assistant Field Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Field Security Officer, the incumbent will support and guide in all security related aspects of the operation.
Living and Working Conditions:
Melkadida is a non-family E duty station with limited services. Accommodation of staff is provided by UNHCR in its compound with a monthly rental charge of around USD 81 per month for national staff. All staff living in the UNHCR provided accommodation must pay their accommodation in accordance with the UNHCR Policy of UNHCR Provided Accommodation in the Field issued under the IOM/FOM 020/021/2012 dated 28 Feb 2012 as well as the Administrative Instruction on the Measures in Support of Personnel in High-Risk Duty Station (Non-Family Duty Stations Where Danger Pay Applies), UNHCR/AI/2018/11 dated 15 August 2018. Most accommodations are fully furnished, with a single room and living room with an open kitchen. They include their own duvet bed and bed sheet, private bathrooms, desk, AC, lamp, and closet. WIFI is available across the compound including apartments. There are no local or international banking facilities and limited medical facilities; however, a UN clinic staffed by a trained doctor and nurse is available in the compound for limited basic services.
UNHAS operates flights on three days per week between Addis Ababa and Melkadida. Due to road insecurity, road travel to Addis, which takes more than two days, is not advised except under unavoidable circumstances. The road network within the region is very poor; the next tarmac road is several hundred kilometers away. Given the remote nature of the duty station, there are very few items that can be purchased in Melkadida, particularly food items and other personal items that staff may need. It is therefore advised that you bring such items with you. Cleaning services take place from Monday to Friday.
A laundry room in the compound is available from 7:30 am until 6pm with a laundry attendant who cleans only UNHCR beddings. All staff are advised to do their own laundry or pay a cleaner for the service. There are 2 canteens available within the compound, and all personnel are required to pay for their meals in advance. There are a variety of recreational facilities within the compound, these include a fitness centre (gym) games ground (volleyball and basketball) and a relaxation centre.
The climate is classified as dry/semi-desert. The hottest season of the region is in March/April and temperature may rise to 45 ยฐC. The weather condition is hot throughout the year.
According to the UN Security Level System, which ranks security levels from 1 (minimum risk) to 6 (very high risk), Melkadida is classified as Substantial Level 4. The Applicable Security Risk Management (SRM) requires a curfew for UN staff from 5:30pm (for vehicles) and 7pm (on foot), except in the case of emergency. Security Briefing is mandatory upon arrival. The security situation in Melkadida is volatile due to a variety of factors, including incursions of Al-Shabaab in the AOR.
Security, remoteness, isolation, and lack of entertainment in social life are therefore some of the factors to be also considered prior to applying.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
EducationBachelor of Arts (BA): Security Management
CertificationsSafety and Security - Other, Security Management Learning Program - Other, Security Risk Management - Other
Work ExperienceField Security
CompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration
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Compendium
Additional InformationOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A written test (eliminatory or complementary) and oral interviews may be administered for shortlisted candidates.
Functional clearanceThis position requires Functional Clearance