Local Security Assistant (under NPSA Short term)
Overview
The Local Security Assistant supports the implementation of security policies and procedures within the assigned area, assisting with information management, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in collecting, verifying, updating, and communicating information concerning the security situation.
- Maintains operational coordination with the Area Security Coordinator and provides support on safety and security matters.
- Serves as Secretary to the Area Security Management Team.
- Maintains liaison with relevant national, provincial, and local authorities, and non-governmental organizations.
- Monitors security incidents, developments, and trends.
- Collects, verifies, collates, and evaluates security information.
- Communicates verified security information to authorized recipients.
- Maintains contact with Security Focal Points of UNSMS Organizations, UN Humanitarian Partners, and Host Government security organizations.
- Provides advice and technical assistance on safety and security matters.
- Assists in preparing the Regional Security Plan(s) and implementing Security Risk Management (SRM) measures.
- Assists in reporting security incidents and preparing security reports.
- Organizes and conducts security training and provides security orientation briefings.
- Maintains updated UNSMS Personnel lists.
- Implements Residential Security Measures (RSM) for international staff.
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations and advice on security measures for residences.
- Keeps updated information related to UN Personnel, offices, and premises.
- Supports emergency preparedness, personnel accountability, Warden arrangements, contingency planning, emergency exercises, and emergency response activities.
- Assists in implementing emergency arrangements during security incidents or crises.
- Assists in conducting security assessments and inspections of UN premises, residences, programme locations, routes, hotels, event venues, and other operational locations.
- Supports follow-up and monitoring of approved recommendations.
- Supports security arrangements for UN missions, field activities, official visits, and significant events.
- Supports the maintenance and testing of the Security Communications System and emergency communication arrangements.
- Reports communication gaps or equipment failures and maintains relevant operational records.
- Supports premises security assessments, access control arrangements, guard force coordination, and monitoring of contracted security service providers.
- Maintains routine and confidential security correspondence, incident records, security assessments, contact databases, meeting records, and other operational documentation.
- Supports security arrangements that take account of the different needs and vulnerabilities of UN personnel and contribute to the inclusion of gender, diversity, and accessibility considerations.
- Promotes a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace culture.
- Performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary.
Required Experience
A minimum of 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience is required on safety and security issues focusing on field coordination. At least 3 years of relevant experience in safety and security, particularly with a focus on field coordination. Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence.
Qualifications
High School degree is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in management, public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.