INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy Notice No 01/2021 Advertising date: 24/12/2021

Title of Post:Field Security Associate G6

Position Number:10024448

Section/Unit:Security 

Contract Type:FTA-Fixed -Term

Location:Tunis, Tunisia

Duration:One year with the possibility of renewal

Effective date of assignment:February 2022

Closing Date:7 January 2022

Organizational Context:

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. 

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 in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; assist the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyze the security situation.
• Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place, especially those comprising Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety Standards; check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies. 
• Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and report on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard force.  
• Assist in efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern.
• Provide support during the 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 country information and on other issues pertaining to the UN security management system including, inter alia, the warden system, radio communication procedures, travel procedures 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.
• 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

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Security and Safety 

Relevant Job Experience

Desirable

High level of knowledge in the security field.

Functional Skills: 

IT-Computer Literacy

FS-Security Apparatus Knowledge

FS-Field Security Operations

FS-Security Analysis

CO-Cross-cultural communication

Language Requirements :

Good Knowledge of French and working language English and Arabic 

Competency Requirements:

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning 

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Empowering and Building Trust

Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Political Awareness

Change Capability and Adaptability

Eligibility:

Applicants for this vacancy should be Tunisian candidate or international candidate who is legally present in Tunis.