Aсистент/ка з питань безпеки

Місія ООН по правам людини шукає Асистента/ку з питань безпеки у м.Ужгород.

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Кінцевий термін подачи резюме: 16 червня 2022.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Office (HoO), Security Coordination Officer (SCO), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for OHCHR/UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.

The incumbent may perform his/her duties of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Assists HoO and SCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country;
• Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
• Supports the HoO/SCO with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for the duty station;
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
• Assists in ensuring Residential Security Measures (RSM) and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Provides general administrative assistance to the SCO.

Assists the HoO/SCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:

• 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 and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
• 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 HoO/ SCO;
• Communicates information on security to the heads of Office; and
• provides host country security advice to OHCHR/HRMMU staff in the absence of the SCO, as required
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• To attend SMT meetings, in the absence of the SCO.

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

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan in conjunction with UNDSS.
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
• Assists the HoO/ SCO in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station. Also assists with the compilation of data required for the OHCHR MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.
• 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 the periodical mandatory submission of Incident Report.
• 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.

Provides general administrative assistance to the HoO/SCO:

• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and
• Answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the HoO/ SCO:

• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (RSM) of OHCHR/HRMMU staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to OHCHR/HRMMU offices and residences;
• Administers a pass and ID system;
• Ensures effective and efficient use of the guard force at OHCHR/HRMMU facilities via liaising with UNDSS vetted commercial security companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• 6 years 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 desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English, Russian and Ukrainian is required.

Other:

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Digital Mapping and GIS system);
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Physically fit.

COMPETENCIES

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.
• Promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic
• Environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Communication:

• Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Important Notice:

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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