Local Security Assistant
Pretoria
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Pretoria
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Administrative support
- Security and Safety
- SAFETY & SECURITY
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA) or the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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;
- Assists the CSA/FSCO in determination of STI Requirements, Acquisition, Examination, Collation, Analysis and Dissemination of the STI.
- Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the CSA/FSCO, as required;
- Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
- May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA/FSCO;
- Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required;
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 Quarterly 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;
Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/FSCO:
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Measures - RSM) of UN 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 UN offices and residences;
- Administers a pass and ID system;
- Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force;
Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/FSCO:
- 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.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Advanced computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, SharePoint), Knowledge of analytical software is an asset;
Solid writing, reporting and presentation skills
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel
Physically fit
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Workforce diversity
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