FIELD SECURITY ASSISTANT

Overview

Obtain security information and assess safety conditions in the Mission.

You have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum of Five years of related work experience in Military, Police or Security is required.
• Minimum of three years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree.
• Experience in dealing with gender-based security, victim support, investigating sexual offence cases is desirable.
• Experience in managing security and safety incidents is desirable.
• Knowledge on security information analysis and prepare reports using MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint is desirable.
• English is required.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 758 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Security Unit in the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). The Field Security Assistant performs the following duties under the direct and overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Obtains comprehensive security information and assesses impact on the safety and security in the Mission. Constant monitoring of open sources, collection of information through interlocutors and develop situational awareness. Assist in managing security and safety incidents / crisis. Manages all aspects of the administration and logistical work of the security unit. Receives, records, and appropriately takes action based on information received through all communication means. Assist in maintaining fire safety preparedness in all UNMOGIP facilities and conduct Fire safety assessment and periodical drills for UNMOGIP facilities. Conducts investigations as directed and prepares comprehensive reports on accidents and incidents involving UN personnel, installations and equipment. Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, police as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of operation. Liaises and exchanges security related information with all components of the mission and other UN agencies in the area. Conducts premises security assessment of UNMOGIP facilities and international staff residences. Prepares and provides security briefings, written security advice and recommendations to the Mission hierarchy. Assist in maintaining security and fire safety information database. Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan. Monitor and assess Security and safety Service providers performance. Assists with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process. Assist in security budget preparation and security procurement through low value acquisition process. Carries out any other duties assigned by the Chief Security Officer.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of Security policies, procedures and practices. Ability to research, interpret and analyze a wide range of data. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; sound judgment in applying Security policies, procedures, and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of security related issues/problems. 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. 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates willing to visit remote areas and respond to work and emergencies 24/7 are encouraged to apply.

Job - Specific Qualification

A valid driver's license is required

Work Experience

A minimum of Five years of related work experience in Military, Police or Security is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to three (03) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. Experience in dealing with gender-based security, victim support, investigating sexual offence cases is desirable. Experience in managing security and safety incident is desirable. Knowledge on security information analysis and prepare reports using MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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Assessment

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

Special Notice

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. "UN Secretariat provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates. UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UN does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks."

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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. 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.

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