Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Field Security Coordination Office, Security Section, in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Naqoura. The Field Security Assistant will report directly to the Chief of Camp Security Unit/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

1- Provide general required support services to help and assist the Duty Security officers and Sector Security officers in their duties towards the UN SMs, their dependents [i.e. dealing with the Warden System], and UN Facilities. • Ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the CSO, DCSO, Security Officers [FS]; • Support all matters pertaining to the collection, up-dating, verification, dissemination of all relevant information regarding the security situation in the country; • Operate any data communication equipment used by the Emergency Communication System [ECS], satellite telephone, VHF, HF, e-mail and fax etc. The Emergency Communication System [ECS] in the operations office is monitored 24 hours a day and requires the person holding the post to work shifts and holidays when required. • Ensure security of Database and sensitive information in the Operation Offices. Performs data entry and extraction functions. 2- Participate to the development of the Security Plans. • Helps in the preparation of the UN Security Plan; • Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required. 3- Monitor and facilitate the implementation of security policies and procedures in close coordination with CSO, DCSO, Operation Unit, Security Information, Communication Unit, and SIOC. • Monitoring compliance with Security Risk Management (SRM) procedures and Residential Security Measures (RSM) established for the duty station. 4- Conducts security training as appropriate. • 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. 5- Assists in investigating security incidents affecting UN Staff and Offices, and helps to assess the special security cases which require proper investigation and analysis. 6- Coordinate with the Pass & ID unit and issue IDs, in accordance with the Security PASS & ID Unit SOPs, for the staff members and Military when required. 7- Provides general administrative assistance to the Security Officers at the Operation Unit. Prepare Security presentations of the CSO and the Security Officers at the OPS. Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents. • Receive the Security Clearances requests and process them in to the proper channels according to the locations/ Destinations and Security rules and regulations.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A national type B driving license is required. Specialized Security training/courses are desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (03) years of relevant experience in Security or related areas such as Police and Military experience is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 1 for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. The Field Security Assistant should be flexible to travel and work, within the Area of Operation, in all the security offices in the region (Sector East & West, Tyr, Beirut). Previous experience in conducting security-related training is desirable. Proven experience in camp/physical security is desirable. Proficiency in drafting security advisories and incident reports, or similar documents, in English language is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment against this position is on a local basis; applicants in the General Service category shall meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country (Lebanon), including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations. If you fulfill the visa and work permit stipulations for Lebanon, please specify in your cover letter and attach a copy of your visa and work permit under ‘attachments” of your application in Inspira. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.