Security Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Employment Nigeria
11-Nov-2017
ABUJA ,
NGO
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Security Associate
Responsibilities
- 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 Abuja staff
- Maintain proper record keeping system in the Field Security Unit.
- Act as a backup in the absence of the Senior Field Security Advisor.
- Assist in the collection of data and drafting of periodic security reports.
- Process internal Security clearance (MSCR) at Abuja 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 Abuja staff and/or at any other location where determined.
- Conduct Security briefing for new Staff as required.
- Update and advise 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.
- 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 Abuja.
- Any other responsibilities/functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the Supervisor.
Added Duties:
- Assist in administrative formalities related to issuance/ renewal of visas, driving licenses, diplomatic plates, Diplomatic ID cards, and other similar documents for UNHCR staff and their dependants.
- Work closely with MOFA and Immigration authorities in matters concerning UNHCR staff.
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education with relevant training and experience in security and safety issues.
- Military or Police background preferred.
- 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 Federal Capital Territory.
- Knowledge of another relevant UN or local languages.
- United Nations experience in the field of security an asset.
- Graduation from Military or Police Academy.
- Good computer skills (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PPT).
- Excellent knowledge of local security apparatus.
- Sensitive to and good knowledge of the local culture.
How To Apply
Internal Candidates
Staff members who wish to be considered for this Fixed Term position should complete and attach a signed UN Personal History Form (P11) as well as a Fact Sheet to their written application and send it via email ONLY to: niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position.
External Candidates
External candidates should submit their Application/Letter of Motivation, Resume, Fully Completed and signed UN Personal History Form (P11) and send via email ONLY to: niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the above vacancy notice number and title of the position.
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
