Field Security Associate

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Job Description

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 UNHCRs 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 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.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

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.

Source: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Ouahigouya-Burkina-Faso/Field-Security-Associate_JR2434919

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