Under the direct supervision of the Field Security Advisor at UNMAS Palestine Programme, the incumbent will:

• Assist Field Security Advisor (FSA) in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
• Assist FSA in reporting online security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
• Assist FSA in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS) and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Assist FSA in preparing country Security Risk Assessment (SRA), Premise Security Surveys, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as feasible and applicable
• Maintain a database of contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
• Help to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensure adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the FSA;
• Maintain regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies, as required by FSA;
• Provide support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and provide security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conduct security briefings, as required;
• Assist FSA in organizing missions within Gaza for the UNMAS programme
• Assist FSA in managing the UNMAS Operations room and monitor mission in the field and UNMAS facilities;
• Assist FSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country/region of assignment;
• Assist FSA in compiling the required security advices for the Programme’s management and operations;
• Provide support to FSA in conducting security evaluations and provide advice on security measures for the residences in assessment of the SRM, Security Risk Management of UN Staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Assist FSA in ensuring Residential Security Measures (RSM) and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Provide support to FSA in conducting security evaluations;
• Assist FSA in establishment and maintaining the warden system and keeps updated information related to UN offices and residences.

Requirements: 

Education

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, OR;
• First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with 1 year of relevant experience, OR;
• A Professional/Technical diploma in specific areas such as Police Foundations, law enforcement or Security Administration and Management with 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Relevant experience is define as experience in security and safety field;
• Experience in using MS Office Suite is required;
• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation is desired;
• Experience in diplomatic security and protection is desired;
• Experience in SRM is desired;

Languages

• Intermediate in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required
• Fluency in Arabic (speaking, reading and writing) is required