Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in the Field Offices of Gardez, Kabul, Kunduz, and Herat. The incumbents report directly to their immediate supervisor, who is typically a Mission Security Officer (MSO), and work under the overall supervision of the Area Security Adviser (ASA) on all matters related to security operations, premises security, and the implementation of mission security plans within the designated security area.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Field Security Assistant will carry out the following duties: • Coordinates the opening, closure and entry into buildings to ensure security of the mission premises and issues building passes as appropriate. • Manages all aspects of the administration and work of security guards and watchmen. • Ensures that routine patrols and/or sector patrols are conducted to check security of buildings, personnel, equipment and adherence to rules and regulations. • Ensures receipt, recording and appropriate actions are taken on information received through all communication means. • Coordinates monitoring and control of communications network to ensure security and discipline. • Ensures adherence to computer and information security guidelines. • Ensures close cooperation with the mission IT section to facilitate the implementation and maintenance of all technically related matters that are necessary for a secure IT network environment. • Investigates IT security breaches in conjunction with the IT section and provides recommendations to the supervisor. • Conducts periodic security surveys of offices and other mission facilities to identify weakness and proposes possible solutions. • Instructs security and safety personnel in the performance of security services, including fire control and physical security of the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of automated alarm and video surveillance system. • Conducts investigations as directed and prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations on accidents and incidents involving UN personnel, installations and equipment. • Liaises where necessary with designated host government security, safety and emergency personnel at the working level to facilitate fact-findings and recommendations. • Exchanges security related information with mission components at the working level and UN agencies in the same area to ensure an awareness of the current security issues, as needed. • Conducts threat assessments and comprehensive site surveys. • Prepares and provides security briefings, written security advice and recommendations to the mission hierarchy. • Produces incident-based security and travel advisories. • Prepares quarterly and other routine security reports. Additional Responsibilities • Supports the implementation of mission security operations by drawing on prior experience in the functions of an Assistant Security Officer or equivalent role within any UNSMS organization in Afghanistan. • Contributes to risk management activities through the application of at least three (3) years of professional experience in security risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring within an international organization and/or in safety and security services within national security or military structures. • Provides contextual understanding and operational insight by leveraging previous working experience within the duty station of assignment, including familiarity with its geographical, cultural, and security dynamics. • Engages in coordination and liaison with de facto authorities’ security agencies and other relevant actors on safety and security matters, ensuring effective communication, compliance with UNDSS protocols, and facilitation of mission operations in accordance with the Security Risk Management (SRM) framework. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Performs any other duties as may be directed by the immediate Supervisor (MSO); DASA and or the ASA.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. University degree or higher in security services, military or police is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

With high school certificate, a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in responsible professional experience with a local, national or private police, security or fire brigade organization is required. With relevant first level university degree or higher, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with a local, national or private police, security or fire brigade organization is required. Prior experience in delivering on the functions of an Assistant Security Officer or equivalent position within any UNSMS organization in Afghanistan is desirable. Demonstrable experience in coordination and liaison with the de facto authorities on safety and security matters is desirable. Completion of the UNDSS FSA / LSA Course is desirable.

Languages

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 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 term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.