Security Assistant

Organizational Setting

This position is located in FAO Representation to Pakistan, based in Islamabad. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural , fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan, the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative ( Administration) and in close coordination with security unit, the security assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

Tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain updated staff lists / organizing of warden systems and headcounts exercises.
• Carry out of Security Risk Assessments of FAO offices / operational areas.
• Exercise of proper check on Security Guards and conduct of their drills.
• Report of all Security related incidents to DSS / FAO security Officer.
• Dissemination of DSS security alerts /emails with staff.
• Upload RSM invoices in the COIN.
• Nominate staff for SSAFE trainings and timely verification of invoices for the SASFE Trainings and Security Companies
• Any other task assigned by the Assistant FAOR ( Administration)

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management.
• National of Pakistan.
• Bachelors with at least 5 years relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work.
• Fluency in English, Urdu, Sindhi and other local languages used in Sindh is required.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Monitoring
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical Focus

• Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations’ administrative policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards
• Knowledge and understanding of sourcing within the procurement function.
• Display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved.
• Continue to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned.
• Identify and recommend remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementationTechnical Skills
• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is essential. Multi-disciplinary team development and management experiences’.
• Solid computer skills
• Knowledge of the UNSRM system
• Knowledge of UN Communications equipment
• Ability to travel
• Physically fit

Functional Skill

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/