Field Security Associate

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.
• 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 

Relevant Job Experience

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)