Field Safety Associate at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position number: 10030865
Grade: G6
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible extension)
Duty Stations: Ogoja
Supervisor: Head of Sub-Office
Proposed Starting: As soon as possible

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Security Associate manages and supports activities pertaining to staff security. The incumbent will be supervised by the Senior Field Security Adviser on technical aspects, and the Head of Sub-
• Office who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR staff
• members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners in the area to facilitate the operation. The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the management of security issues.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Sub-Office with technical support from the Senior Field Security Advisor, the incumbent will have the following core duties and responsibilities:
• 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, especially those comprising Security Risk Management; check for compliance and advise management on any
• deficiencies.
• Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard force.
• Assist 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.
• Perform radio room duties by assisting in the tracking of staff on road mission, conduct periodic radio checks in the absence of radio operator at the duty station
• Supervise and monitor security Guards at UNHCR premises
• Attend to security incidents/accidents that involves UNHCR staff and report accordingly
• Assist the Senior Field Security Advisor in the preparation and update of Staff tracking, Security Warden System and security plans (fire, evacuation, medical etc.) for UNHCR staff
• and/or at any other location where determined.
• Conduct Security briefing for new Staff as required
• Work in close collaboration with UNHCR security colleagues in the field outside Cross River.
• Any other responsibilities/functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the Head of
• office and/or the Senior Field Security Advisor

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of secondary education with relevant training and experience in security and safety issues. Military or Police background preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years (6 with advanced training/certificate) of previous relevant job experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• Ability to work in a team under pressure with minimum supervision; good analytic and training skills, organized and good sense of initiative.
• Be professional, discrete, organized, flexible and available at short notice.
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Good knowledge of areas within the field office territory.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Good computer skills - (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PPT).
• Excellent knowledge of local security apparatus.
• Sensitive to and good knowledge of the local culture.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN or local languages.
• United Nations experience in the field of security an asset.
• Graduation from Military or Police Academy.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please be informed that this is a two-step application method for quality assurance reasons.
1. Apply Online:
Interested candidates should apply by clicking HERE to create a profile before applying through the following link:
Field Safety Associate – G6 – Ogoja (best viewed on Google Chrome)

2. Email Your Application:
a. Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form (P11)
b. Submit the application, resume and Personal history form (P11) via email to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position (VERY IMPORTANT).

The UNHCR personal History form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc.
Kindly make sure you use the UNHCR personal History form.
Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a
competency based interview.
THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.