Mobile Security Officer (On Daily Paid Basis)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. • Supervisor: The incumbent of this post reports to the Chief Area Office (CAO) in the Fields and receives technical guidance from the National Security Officer at the Field Security and Risk Management Office (FSRM). • Supervisees: The incumbent of the post provides direct supervision of the guard forces services at the respective Area Office and facilities. Responsibilities• Assists the Chief of Area Office (CAO) in the development and implementation of the ad hoc Security Risk Management (SRM) process and Security Plan, and other routine security documents, such as, but not limited to, security contingency plans and evacuation plans. • Assists in the development and implementation of established security policy, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure security compliance by personnel, assets, and operations in the designated area of operation. • Manages security access control procedures, systems, and equipment in UNRWA premises and installations in the designated area; conducts periodic security assessments for premises and installations to ensure provisions of an effective guard force. • Assists in preparing, coordinating, and providing security briefings and training for all personnel in the designated area of operation; is responsible for the overall training and the day-to-day operational and technical support of the guard force. • Advises the CAO and the National Security Officer (NSO) on the acquisition and inventory control of security related equipment. • Responds and assists personnel affected by security incidents in the designated area of operation, ensures Security Incident Reports are completed and submitted within established timelines; informs the National Security Officer of incidents and events taking place in the Area impacting UNRWA. • Advises the Chief of Area Office and personnel in the designated Area of their security-related responsibilities and accountabilities. • Works closely with local authorities; maintains positive and constructive relationships with local security, police, fire and medical authorities; monitors the local security situation in the respective area of operation through local media and professional networks providing regular updates to Chief of Area Office and the National Security Officer on any emerging security issues that may affect UNRWA. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. • Planning and Organizing • Relating and Networking • Adapting and Responding to Change • Applying Technical Expertise • Coping with Pressure and Setbacks • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving skills. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package. • Good report writing skills. Education• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in security and risk management, political/social science, criminal justice, international relations, business management or other related field. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work Experience• You are required to have at least two years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in security, disaster or emergency settings with security responsibilities in the public or private sector, such as corporate environment. • You are required to have a university degree from an accredited educational institution in security and risk management, political/social science, criminal justice, international relations, business management or other related field. • Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. * You are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. * Do you have any outside activities or political affiliations that could potentially influence your ability to perform your duties with UNRWA? You are required to explain. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).