Field Security Associate
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Post Number : 3HTSEC0700RP
Grade : G-5
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Port-au-Prince
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 07-JUN-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only candidates who are entitled to work in Haiti can apply for this position
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall and direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office, the Field Security Associate (FSA) also reports for security-related matters to the Head of ADM/Security at Headquarters, through the Field Security Coordinator, and works in close collaboration with the Administrative Officer.
The incumbent provides support in the implementation of the security plan and on matters of safety and security with the ultimate goal of keeping UNESCO personnel and office facilities safe and secure.
Long Description
In coordination with the Administrative Officer who remains the Security Focal Point, the incumbent will:
- Assist with the preparation of any security related documents, in accordance with UNESCO mandate and UNSMS policies and guidance.
- Work closely with UNDSS and security officers from other agencies to implement security policies within UNESCO in accordance with the directives, policies, and United Nations procedures.
- Monitor the local security situation and reports on the security developments and incidents that affects safety and security in the Office or for Field missions.
- Provide weekly updates to the Management and ADM/SEC on the security situation and specific incidents that may impact staff safety and UNESCO activities
- Help assessing prevailing local security conditions and related level of risk, in the office or for Field Missions.
- Support the timely dissemination of security advisories to UNESCO personnel, in agreement with and/or as instructed by the senior management
- Monitor and facilitates the compliance with and the implementation of UNESCO and UNSMS security policies, such as SRM measures.
- Advise Senior management on readiness for evacuation/relocation.
- Report on the control inventory and safekeeping of all security and safety equipment
Long Description
- Without any prejudice of UNESCO framework of accountability, supports the Designated Official in the context of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) structures and policies, under the coordination of the local Principal/Chief/Security Advisor.
- Liaise and exchange security-related information with UNDSS and other UN agencies in the area.
- Coordinate as appropriate with the host government security organizations and/or personnel including national and local provincial authorities, military and police officers as well as NGO in the area of operation.
- Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school.
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management is required, either within the UN security System, or a nationally recognized civilian, police or military entity.
Skills and Competencies
- Tact and diplomacy with ail visitors and personnel.
- Ability to work under pressure in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Good knowledge of standard office automation such as Excel and Word.
- Ability to understand and operate at basic level technical installations like central heating, air condition System, surveillance and access control Systems, for the purpose of intervening in emergency to avoid further damages.
- Ability to manage emergencies and keep calm in crisis situations.
- Discipline and very good sense of communication and human relations (sense of contact, courtesy, restraint, respect of hierarchy).
- Respect of the professional secrecy and the deontology proper to a security service.
Long Description
Languages
- Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English or French and good knowledge of the other.
- Fluency in local language of Haitian Creole.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Formal security qualifications and documented training in general security, first aid, fire prevention, emergency response.
Languages
- Knowledge of any other official United Nations languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 10 554 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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