Hardship LevelE (most hardship)
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Family TypeNon Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay
Residential location (if applicable)
Dakar, Senegal
GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2024-03-01
Job Posting End DateJanuary 21, 2024
Standard Job Description
Field Security Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Field Security Associate provides support to all security related aspects of field operations including Staff, premises and asset security.
The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer (FSA or Head of Office) who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners and Host Government Security authorities (HGS) in the area to facilitate the operation.
The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the management of security issues.
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 UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- 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
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.
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 The desired candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience in the Defense and Security Forces (DSF) career, or any other official entity involved in the security field. He/she must hold a security-related diploma and relevant training in security.
The desired candidate must have strong skills that involve responsibilities for supervising security personnel. Having held positions as a non-commissioned officer or officer in the Defense and Security Forces (DSF) is an asset. Having held positions at the rank of officer within the Defense and Security Forces (DSF) will be an asset.
The incumbent must have a good knowledge of security protocols and procedures in place following United Nations policies, UNHCR policies, and the Security Risk Management process and their application in Burkina Faso. Professional experience in the security field in a United Nations agency will be an asset.
The incumbent must be able to plan and facilitate capacity-building activities for UNHCR colleagues and partners on security-related topics.
The incumbent must have a good knowledge of the context of the area covered by the UNHCR Field Office of Ouahigouya (Nord and Boucle du Mouhoun regions). He/she must be able to monitor the security situation on a daily basis and have a good understanding of local cultures and sensitivities.
He/she must be able to establish professional relations and have regular exchanges with the administrative authorities and the FDS of the North and Boucle du Mouhoun regions. Preferably, the candidate should have experience working in the area covered by the Ouahigouya field office.
He/she must be able to establish professional relationships and have regular exchanges with administrative and Defense and Security Forces (DSF) authorities of Nord and Boucle du Mouhoun regions. Preferably, the candidate should have work experience in the regions covered by the UNHCR Field Office Ouahigouya.
The incumbent must be able to work with limited supervision, in a stressful environment, under pressure, and in a volatile security context. He/she must be able to work with a dynamic, multicultural team, as well as with external stakeholders.
The desired candidate must have the necessary skills to coordinate security in humanitarian interventions for the benefit of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. He/she must regularly carry out security assessment missions in the field, when needed, in coordination with the UNDSS and other agencies; collect and analyze information on the security situation during field missions.
The incumbent will be familiar with all aspects of the Code of Conduct, PSEA, and the policies and rules of the United Nations, and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), as well as relevant concepts of the persons under the UNHCR's mandate.
He/she must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and analysis, analytical judgment, and proven writing and reporting skills.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): French
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Desired languagesEnglish
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Operational context
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsCO-Cross-cultural communication, FS-Field Security Operations, FS-Security Analysis, IT-Computer Literacy
Education
CertificationsSafety and Security - Other
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
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Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance