Field Security Associate

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally.  As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations System programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ 

The Field Security Associate (FSA) will report to their Area Security Advisor (ASA) in their respective area of responsibility. There are multiple posts available in multiple duty stations within Sudan; however, the duty station may be subject to change, as the operational situation in the country evolves. The selected candidate may be required to travel to Chad and Darfur to support operations in these locations. The entire Sudan has been temporarily designated by the International Civil Service Commission as an "E" hardship and a nonfamily duty station. (Duty stations available for this position are listed at the bottom of the vacancy announcement for the candidate's reference)

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA) and the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the FSA assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the region of assignment. 

The FSA will assist the Security Analysts in advising on the security arrangements for UNSMS personnel, operations and assets in their respective assigned regions.  
 

• Assists in security assessment
  • Helps to assess the security situation at the at the duty station and ensure adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation.
  • Updates the staff lists, reporting of security incidents, information gathering and verification, liaison with host government security organizations as appropriate, and general administrative assistance.
  • Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN and INGO/IOs personnel, offices and assets.
  • Assists with maintenance of the warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences.
• Actively supports security planning and documentation
  • Assist in preparation, processing and maintaining the security risk assessments and security planning and documentation, including staff lists.
  • Supports the FSCO with the assessment of Security Risk Management (SRM) Measures for the duty station.
  • Assist the FSCO in the preparation of security planning documents security risk assessments, and other related materials.
  • Assists the FSCO in drafting Residential Security Measures (RSM) and conducting Physical Security Assessments (PSA).
  • Assists the FSCO in monitoring compliance of SRM Measures established for the duty station.
• Ensures management of security incidents
  • Drafts incident reports, assessments, and regular reporting on UNDSS support to UNSMS activities.
  • Assist in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets and prepares security reporting and guidance as appropriate
• Ensure security and safety training
  • Supports the CSA and FSCO/Training Officers in planning and dissemination of security and safety training to UNSMS personnel and ensure delivery of appropriate security awareness and preparedness, including through briefings and presentations. 
  • Provide security orientations, briefings, and presentations as required. 
• Ensures general administrative assistance
  • Provide general administrative assistance to the CSA and the UNDSS team.
  • Maintain routine and confidential files and documents
  • Maintain contact details of security authorities and stakeholders
  • Arrange appointments and calls as appropriate, take meeting minutes and notes as required. 
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business management

• Communication:
  • Ability 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. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
• Customer Satisfaction/Client Management:    
  • Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, 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 service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Security Services         

• Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire):
  • Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures 
• Security information management:      
  • Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations 
• Security incident management:             
  • Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events