Security Officer

This position is located within the Security Section of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The incumbent will be based in Jalalabad and will report to Area Security Adviser on all security related matters.

**Responsibilities**:
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties:

- Assists the ASA/DASA in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned;
- Drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit;
- Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
- Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
- Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
- Assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and assists in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
- Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations;
- Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
- Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
- Assists senior Officers in briefing to the ASA/DASA or Chief of Operations on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
- Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
- Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
- Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary;
- Assists in planning of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
- Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
- Monitors Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
- Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
- Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy;
- Acts as Duty Officer within the Jalalabad Field Security Office, if needed.
- Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

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.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate ¿is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
SCP certification is required

Work Experience
A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required,

At least two years experience and exposure at the international level is required.

At least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment is required.

Minimum of two years of working experience in a high-risk duty station is desirable

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations

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.

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