Local Security Assistant

Assist with security operations and administrative tasks in Kabul

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UNAMA - United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Monday 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist with security operations and administrative tasks in Kabul

You have:

  • Experience in security operations centers or similar within the military or police or security management is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  • Ability to work and adapt professionally in a challenging environment.
  • Planning and organizing skills required for security operations support.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the government; supports the process of peace and reconciliation; monitors and promotes human rights and the protection of civilians in armed conflict; promotes good governance; and encourages regional cooperation. UNAMA was established by the UN Security Council Resolution 1401 in March 2002 at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Its mandate is reviewed annually with the latest mandate renewal being on 15 September 2020 when the Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2543 (2020) Resolution 2543 (2020) calls for UNAMA and the Secretary- General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, within their mandate and in a manner consistent with Afghan sovereignty, leadership and ownership, to continue to lead and coordinate international civilian efforts in full cooperation with the Government of Afghanistan. UNAMA maintains a permanent and extensive field presence across Afghanistan.

Under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA) and the general management of the Deputy PSA, the Local Security Assistant will be assigned at the Guard Force Unit and will report to the Chief of GFU. The NUNV will assist the unit in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel at the UNOCA compound in Kabul. The National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

 Administrative Support for Guard Force Operations: Assist in maintaining records of security staff attendance, shift reports, and patrol logs to ensure they are properly documented and accessible for review by senior officers.  Support in Monitoring Compliance with SOPs and Post Orders: Assist in reviewing updates to SOPs, Post Orders, and contingency plans, ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected in relevant documents and shared with the appropriate staff.  Clerical Support for Security Training Activities: Assist in organizing and documenting internal training sessions for security staff and guards, including attendance tracking, scheduling, and preparing training materials.  Data Entry and File Management: Maintain the classified filing system containing copies of UNAMA Compound SRMs. Ensure all documents are securely filed and easily retrievable for quick reference when requested by supervisors.  Communication Support for Incident Reporting: Assist in preparing incident summaries and shift reports under the guidance of senior officers. Ensure timely dissemination of reports to the CR OPSCEN, SIOC, ASA CR, CSO, and PSA when necessary.  Liaison Support with Security Vendors: Provide administrative assistance in the procurement process by helping to prepare and organize documents such as the Scope of Work (SOW) for security services and equipment.  Support for Access Control Records: Assist with the maintenance of access control logs and reports, ensuring that records are complete and up to date. Provide clerical support during inspections to verify compliance with access control procedures at all UNAMA facilities.  Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Accountability. • Adaptability and flexibility. • Creativity. • Judgement and decision-making. • Planning and organizing. • Professionalism. • Self-management.

security operations centers or similar within the military or police or security management is required.

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included ) and final repatriation (if applicable). Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided. For UN Volunteer entitlements, kindly refer to the link: https://vmam.unv.org/calculator/entitlements https://www.unv.org/

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you had to manage multiple security tasks at once? This question assesses your ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Provide specific instances demonstrating your multitasking skills and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in a team setting? This question probes your understanding and ability to enforce compliance in security operations. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work with diverse groups of people? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are the key factors to consider when monitoring security operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle confidential information related to security operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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