VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - Field Security Assistant (FSA), SSA
Position:
Duty station:
Type of contract:
DEADLINE: 13 March 2023
Responsibilities:
Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, Field Security Associates at this level may be responsible for the following duties:
1. Assists the SA/FSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AoR:
• 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 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;
• Communicates information on security issues to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS, as required;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at Area/Security Management Team meetings.
2. 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.
3. Assists with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process for the AoR.
4. Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report and other Security Assessments.
5. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.
6. Performs other security-related tasks:
• Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on Residential Security Measures of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
• Acts as On Call Security Focal Point for the UN community when required;
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences in order to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
7. Provides general administrative assistance:
• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details of host country security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
- Local officials and law enforcement personnel
- Local accredited security corporation/establishment
- Security Coordination Officers in the Office of the Department of Safety and Security
- UN Security Management Team
- Security Officers, Administrative Officers and other senior officials in the field mission, headquarters, UN staff members and eligible dependents in the area of responsibilities
- UN Security Management System focal point in the area of responsibilities
- Operations Officer of World Health Organization (WHO)
- UN Departments and Offices
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. University Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement. Appropriate testing, as determined by the Secretariat may be required.
Experience: Five (5) years of work experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency areas with security responsibilities, in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
Language: Fluency in English and Russian is required.
Other: Duty travel within the Russian Federation territory may be necessary for operational needs. Candidates should be ready to perform tasks outside of Moscow as and when required
