Local Security Assistant

Contract

This is a SC-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SC-6 contracts.

Background

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System. UNDSS in Somalia supports all UN Agencies in Somalia through security advice and guidance to enable the UN Agencies to conduct their operations in the safest possible manner.

The main tasks include liaison with the national and provincial police counterparts, gathering information on security matters affecting UN staff and programs in various locations in the country, and providing advice and relevant reports to the FSCO/ASA. The LSA will also assist UN agencies in investigating criminal incidents/traffic accidents involving UN staff/premises in the AOR and other UN locations in Somalia as directed by the FSCO in the area.

Under the technical guidance and supervision of the UNDSS Area FSCO/ASA, the LSA will assist the FSCO/ASA in the execution of security responsibilities in the region of operation in Somalia and the day-to-day security operations for UNDSS. He/She will demonstrate a client-orientated approach to security management with a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, and tact. He/She will work with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in complex security and political environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Assists FSCO/ASA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the securitysituation in the area of operation and country.
• Ensures effective and efficient functioning of UNDSS Operations.
• Reports security incidents affecting all UNSMS Staff, Offices, and Assets.
• Provides general administrative assistance to the FSCO/ASA

Ensures effective and efficient collection, updates, and communication of information regarding the security situation in the country focusing on the achievement of the following:?

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation.
• 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 FSCO/ASA.
• Communicates security information to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the FSCO/ASA, as required.

Ensures maintenance of the Security Plan, including updating staff lists focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Maintains the specific security plans and updates staff lists.
• Records security incidents affecting all UNSMS Staff, Offices, and Assets.
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
• Provides technical assistance at ASMT meetings in the absence of the FSCO/ASA as required.
• Serves as secretariat for SC/ASMT meetings

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Cross Functional Competencies

Business Development

Knowledge Generation

Abilityy to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

Business Development

Integration within the UN

Abilityy to identityy, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations

Business Management

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

Abilityy to respond timelyy and appropriatelyy with a sense of urgencyy, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer ser??ice strategyy. Look for as to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Abilityy to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns

Business Management

Communication

Abilityy to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Abilityy to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Technical Competencies

Security Services

Security incident management & monitoring

Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events

Security Services

Security crisis management & response

Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events

Security Services

Security policy awareness & implementation

Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Completion of Secondary Education.
• University Degree or equivalent in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a relevant field is highly desirable, but is not a requirement

Experience:

• 6 years relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable or
• 3 years of relevant experience in Criminal Justice, Military Studies, Security Management, Legal Management or relevant field is highly desirable but is not a requirement.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is essential, including the ability to draft, edit and finalize documents in English.

Other:

• UNDP reserves the right to conduct background checks on applicants.
• UN employees are NOT allowed to carry firearms while on duty.
• The use of any drugs, including but not limited to “khat” during working hours is not tolerated.
• Candidates considered for the post may be required to undergo a drug test.
• Valid and clean driving license, experience in driving armored is an advantage.
• Knowledge of mechanics is desirable