Security Associate - UNHCR Libya

Vacancy Notice No. 50





Title of Post










Security Associate




Category/grade




General Service,GL-6






































Post Number










10030755




Type of contract




Fixed Term












Appointment
































Location










Benghazi, Libya




Date of Issue




02 August 2019






































Effective date of










ASAP




Closing Date




16 August 2019






assignment






































Operational Context























The Security Associate manages and supports activities pertaining to staff security. The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer (FSA or Head of Office) who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners in the area to facilitate the operation.
The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the management of security issues.
Functional Statement:
Accountability
–Country operations receive practical advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety.
–UNHCR maintains beneficial relationships with host country law enforcement agencies and the UN Security Management System.
Responsibilities
–Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
–Conduct regular security assessment missions to the field in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; assist the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the security situation.
–Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place, especially those comprising Security Risk Management; check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.
–Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard force.
–Assist in efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern.
–Provide support during implementation of security-related projects.
–Assist in the monitoring, updating and reporting of security-related events.
–Assist in the processing of administrative security issues.
–Maintain relations and cooperation with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies.





–Provide security briefings and training to UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant country information and on other issues pertaining to the UN security management system including, inter alia, the warden system, radio communication procedures, travel procedures and fire safety.
–Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
–Undertake other functions as delegated by the supervisor.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
–Completion of secondary education with relevant training and experience in Security and Safety issues.
–Minimum of 8 years (6 with advances training/certificate) of previous relevant job experience.
–Good communication skills (written and oral).
–In addition to the local UN working language, excellent knowledge of English.
–Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
–Good computer skills.
–Excellent security apparatus knowledge.
Required Competencies:
Managerial Competencies
–Empowering and Building Trust
–Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies
–Analytical Thinking
–Political Awareness
–Change Capability and Adaptability
Eligibility:
Internal candidates: Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (IOM/49-FOM/50/2012 dated 15 June 2012). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
An applicant who has internal status is a staff member holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment in any duty station in the country. Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an indefinite or fixed-term appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation (if such criteria are not met, former staff members can still apply as external candidates).
External candidates: External candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.1
1Completed and relevant university education can count as maximum 50% of the required years of work experience.




Remuneration:
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org
Submission of Applications:
Interested candidates are to complete, sign and submit in a pdf format a new Personal History Form (Nov 2017 version) which includes a Letter of Interest for the specific position prior to the closing date of the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/
Candidates must be Libyan citizens or hold a valid local work permit at the time of application. No relocation fees apply.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Please click on the link below to apply:
https://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/entry/3462/

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