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Background: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA) or the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment. |
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Duties and responsibilities: Summary of key functions:
Assists the SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
Assists the SA/FSCO in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station. Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme. 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, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report. 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. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/SA/FSCO:
Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO:
Impact of Results:- The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at the country level. Competencies:- Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility. 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 Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills. |
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Notice UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing fee at any stage of the recruitment. |
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