Field Security Associate - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya

Currently the position is locally administered by UNDP and financed centrally by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).

• Assists CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• Assists in maintaining the Area Security Plan(s), including updating staff lists in AOR.
• Supports the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM process) for the AoR.
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets in AOR.
• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness.
• Assists in monitoring the implementation of office safety and security preparedness in areas of responsibility.
• Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates.
• Assist in UN field missions in AOR
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the CSA/DSA/FSCO.

1.  Assists the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AOR.

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of responsibility.
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates.
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations entities in AOR through CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the CSA/DSA/FSCO, as required.
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of all UNSMS entities based on operational requirements.
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates.

2. Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

3.  Assists the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process for the AOR.

4.  Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and Quarterly Incident Report

5. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

6. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/DSA/FSCO or their delegates:

• Provides support in conducting security evaluations and assessment of areas inhabited by national staff in AOR. Also provides advice on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences (national staff residences);
• Administers a pass and ID system.
• Assist in conducting road convoy /UN field mission in areas of responsibility.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at the country level.

Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas

Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Secondary education is required.  University Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

A minimum 6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work is required. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

Languges Requirermnets:

Fluency in English, Fluency in Arabic is required.

Other skils and requirments:

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation.
• Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of host country safety codes.
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel.
• Physically fit
• Adequate writing and verbal communication skills