Security Associate - For Afghan National Only

Contract

This is a GS-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,790 USD.

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Afghanistan is one of the world’s most complex emergencies, and the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Afghan people are grappling with the impact of conflict, poverty, economic decline, and natural disasters. In this context, Afghan women and girls face unique vulnerabilities and require urgent support as gender inequality is interwoven with conflict dynamics and humanitarian needs. It is essential that Afghan women and girls can continue to shape the development of their country, and that their gains are protected. UN Women remains fully committed to supporting Afghan women and girls and to putting them at the center of the global response to the crisis in Afghanistan. UN Women has been in Afghanistan for two decades. UN Women’s programming approach is informed by analysis of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, risks to and capacities of partner organizations, and needs of Afghan women and girls. UN Women Afghanistan currently has four key programme priorities: (1) Gender in Humanitarian Action, (2) Ending Violence Against Women, (3) Women’s Economic Empowerment, and (4) Women, Peace and Security.

Under the overall guidance of the Security Specialist, the Security Associate will provide assistance in the implementation of the country security plan, risk management measures, and all matters relating to safety and security as they pertain to UN Women personnel and assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support and guidance to assessing the security situation in the host country

• Coordinate and conduct periodic security assessments of UN Women premises and equipment, as well as compliance; provide assessments of the security situation at the duty station;
• Monitor and report on trends and threats to personnel safety and security;
• Gather, verify, and analyze information on the potential impact of current as well as potential security factors and trends on UN Women planning, programme design and delivery;

• Provide inputs as required to UNDSS/UNSMS in preparing comprehensive threat and risk assessments, and measures in all locations where UN Women personnel, dependents and equipment, and activities are present;

  2. Liaise with local security community

• Liaise and coordinate, as appropriate, with the de facto authorities security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors;

• Maintain a security network of international and national security personnel; maintain regular contact with both UN Women Security personnel and those of UN agencies, as required;

  3. Collect, update and communicate security information

• Draft security unit announcements and notices to personnel;

• Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of security information and precautions to personnel;
• Ensure the proper and timely dissemination of analytical products and outputs of the Section to stakeholders;
• Provide updates and information to HQ in relation to the security intranet portal and documentation;

• Provide briefing sessions for UN Women personnel;

  4. Implement the UN Women Country Security Plan, including updating personnel lists

• Provide inputs to the preparation and review of the UN Women and UNDSS Security Plan; providing technical support in its implementation;

• Provide security advice and recommendations in the organization of missions, as delegated;
• Provide security guidance to the selection and purchasing of security equipment;
• Implement travel and mission Standard Operating Procedures;

• Maintain, coordinate and implement the UN Women Warden System, as required;

  5. Monitors and supports the implementation of UN Women compliance with Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) established for the duty station

• Compile data required for the SRMM Self-Assessment of UN Women and UN Security Compliance Survey (SCS) process;

• Provide logistical support to the UN Women Security Office in the Completion and updating of the SCS;
• Provide technical support to the UN Women Security Office in the evaluation and implementation of the UN Women Security Compliance Action Plan (SCAP);
• Maintain a database of security compliance of all UN Women offices in the duty station;

• Implement approved SRMM in UN Women premise, vehicular assets, systems and protocols as required to support security mainstreaming;

  6. Report security incidents affecting UN Women personnel, programmes, offices and assets

• Collate information and provide inputs to security reports, such as the Security & Safety Incident Reporting System; (SSIRS). Security Risk Management (SRM) Assessments and other ad-hoc incident reports and country briefs;

• Provide updates to ongoing incidents as required.
• Track and log security incidents;

• Provide information to the country UN Security Management System (UNSMS) as required;

  7. Coordinate, develop and conduct training courses on security awareness, preparedness, mainstreaming and specialized security functions

• Coordinate with UNSMS on training initiatives, and conduct security trainings;

• Develop ACO specific security training;
• Provide security orientation to newly assigned personnel members and security briefings, as required;
• Maintain records of trainings;

• Provide security mainstreaming sessions as required;

  8. Provide general administrative support services

• Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;

• Maintain a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
• Prepare and administer documentation related to travel arrangements, both local and international, including Travel Authorizations;

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate and timely support to the implementation of the overall UN Women Country security plan;
• Provide timely and accurate information to reports;
• Provide accurate information to personnel, including newly hired personnel and non-personnel;
• Accurate and timely security advice;
• Timely compilation of SRM and SRMM/RSM data;
• Regular interaction and good relationships with important partners, including UN agencies and external bodies;
• Timely and accurate organization of records;

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of security and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of local country’s security situation/ laws
• Ability to provide advice
• Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to create, edits and presents information in clear and presentable formats

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Secondary education is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is an asset

Experiance:

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible 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 an asset
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto is required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Application:

• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from Application and recruitment process | About us: Careers at UN Women | UN Women – Headquarters Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Inclusion Statement:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits employ, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)