Le HCR recrute 01 Senior Field Security Associate
Start Date
2023-01-02-08:00
Standard Job Description
Senior Field Security Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior 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; the incumbent completes this work independently. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level with UNHCR staff, 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 assist the management on security issues in the operation.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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 analyse the security situation.
- Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place, in accordance with the UNSMS policies, UNHCR Policies and the, Security Risk Management process ;
- Conduct regular check 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
- Conduct assessments for UNHCR personnel and Provide advice to staff on their residences;
- Contribute to the SRM process for designated areas and identify security risk management measures ensuring necessary arrangements are made for their implementation with respective units under the purview of the manager.
- Develop security plans for UNHCR operations
- Contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern with Protection colleagues.
- Prepare reports on security situations and incidents.
- Implement or oversee implementation of security-related projects.
- Assist in the monitoring, updating and recording of security-related events.
- Undertake or 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 personnel 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, 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 nation and interagency counterparts.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G7 – 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
Security and Safety
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
- Job experience in field of security risk management.
- Good communication skills (written and oral).
Desirable
- Examples of having established networks with Host Government or other security actors from previous employment. Evidence of previous employment requiring a good level of computer literacy.
- Ability to establish working network with law enforcement and other security actors.
Functional Skills
- IT-Computer Literacy
- FS-Security Analysis
- FS-Field Security Operations
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
- For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
- For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate should have experience in the national security i.e police, gendarmerie or military at the officer level and/or security background.
- The incumbent is expected to support the SRSC, which will require a very devoted and professional security associate that is knowledgeable, flexible, ready to work long hours and respond promptly to staff requests for support. S/he is expected to ensure liaison with Host Government authorities, UNDSS and other security stakeholders; ensure the offices premises and international staff residences are compliant to UN security measures. Additionally, basic knowledge of English (communication, reading etc) is an asset.
- Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
French
Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Nature of Position
The Senior Security Associate (SSA) post is based at Dakar at the Regional Bureau. The incumbent will work under the direction and supervision of the SRFCO. He/she is the close collaborator of the latter. He/she will support him/her by collecting, analyzing security information that he/she will share to his/her supervisor. He/she will also prepare reports to his attention. He/she will have to brief his/her supervisor, and staff members to enable informed decisions and prevent harm to staff. In the absence of his/her supervisor, he/she reports directly to the Bureau Director while being ready to attend her/his demands anytime. Upon the directive of his/her supervisor, the incumbent may have to travel to the field countries where there is no security officer ‘s presence, to provide specific supports defined by his/her supervisor, including training and audits. He/she will be the main focal point for the day-to-day security management of the office building. He/she will assist staff members, provide them with ID passes and arrange their briefings. To perform his/her duty in the appropriate manner, he/she will have to build a network and work closely with the government security apparatus for their interventions where and when needed, and with the UNSMS including UNDSS. Overall, reporting skills, crisis management capacities, commitment, dedication, availability, communication, leadership skills, close consultation with his/her supervisors, knowledge of the organizational culture, integrity, respect of diversity, training skills, team spirit, and the mastering of security policies are critical in performing the required duties, including monitoring SRMM and RSM. The security level is 2 in Dakar and the Cost side and 3 in the south of the country. The Regional Bureau covers 18 countries of the West and Central African regions. However, the SSA will mainly focus on the Senegal context. If we refer to the threat categories defined by the UNSMS, civil unrest remains the major threat that may impact UNHCR activities. Demonstrations by students ‘ unions, political marches, prevent from time to time, staff movement. Irregular sit-ins at the office front, of urban refugees to demonstrate their unhappiness, occur occasionally. Armed conflict has been the case in the south of Senegal, in the Casamance region where a rebellion erupted in 1981 and has lasted quite 30 years.
Job Posting End Date: November 23, 2022