Security Associate at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy Notice No: 2018/VA/042

Position number:    N/A
Grade:    G-6
Contract Type:    Temporary Appointment
Duration of Contract:    Three months (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations:    Adikpo
Supervisor:    Head of Field Office
Proposed Starting:    As soon as possible

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field office, the incumbent shall carry out the responsibilities below:

• Assist in the processing of internal Security clearance (MSCR) at Cross River level for all UNHCR staff travelling within Nigeria where required,
• 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.
• Update and advise Head of Sub office/management and staff on security issues
• Conduct premises assessment for UNHCR Office and staff accommodations in compliance with UN Minimum Operating Security Standards and Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards.
• Attend to security incidents/accidents that involves UNHCR staff and report accordingly.
• Supervise and monitor security Guards at UNHCR premises.
• Collect open security information from available sources that could impact staff safety and security, and report accordingly.
• Conduct field security assessment missions when required.
• Record all mandatory UN training (SSAFE, BSITF and ASITF, SAT) for staff
• Maintain proper record keeping system in the Field Security Unit.
• Assist in the collection of data and drafting of periodic security reports.
• 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.
• Liaise and work in close collaboration with United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) for all matters regarding staff training, Police escorts, and other security matters.
• 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).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Good computer skills - (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PPT).
• Excellent knowledge of local security apparatus.
• United Nations experience in the field of security or closely related in lieu of Military or Police training.
• Successful training in UN Security related course(s) an asset
• Sensitive to and good knowledge of the local culture.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN or local languages.