Qualifications

• Secondary education is required. OR
  
• A university degree (bachelor’s or master’s equivalent) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management, or a relevant field will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.
  
• Applicable security, police, and/or military training is desirable.
  

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years (with a high school diploma) or 3 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
  
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.
  
• Experience in the use of radio communications systems and knowledge of Country security codes is desirable.
  
• A valid driver’s license is required.
  

Assists the Security Adviser or his/her assigned Officer in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in the duty station:

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation.
  
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the Security Adviser or his/her assigned Officer.
  
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies in the duty station.
  

Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan.
  
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
  
• Assists the Security Adviser or his/her assigned Officer in monitoring compliance with Security Risk Measures (SRM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM) established for the duty station, including Office Security and security preparedness. Also assists with the compilation of data required for the SRM/RSM Self-Assessment Programme.
  

Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Security Adviser or his/her assigned Officer

• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (RSM) of UN staff, as well as on the latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
  
• Establishes and maintains a warden system and keeps an update of information related to UN offices and residences.
  
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
  

Business Management-Communication:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
  
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally.
  

Business Management-Professionalism:

• Knowledge in the field of security risk management, especially of the UNSMS. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is required. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work
  

Business Management-Creativity:

• Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.
  

Business Management-Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before the personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
  

Security Services-Planning and organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates an appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.