Security Associate (TA, 364 days;); GS6, Dhaka; Only for Bangladeshi

The Security Associate will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor in support of his/her role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at all duty stations. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

Purpose for the job: The Security Associate will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor in support of his/her role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at all duty stations. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures.

How can you make a difference?

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Security Risk Management

• Collect, record and report to supervisor all information related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
• Under the guidance of the supervisor, assist in the implementation of all technical requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments. Assist in providing technical support for all UNICEF contracted security service providers.
• Assist the supervisor in drafting UNICEF security documentation, including security contingency plans and assist in the compiling of mandatory reports in accordance with UN/UNICEF security reporting guidelines, including Security Incident Reports (SIRs).

2. Safety and Security Operations

• Assist the supervisor in monitoring the security situation and emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources. As requested by the supervisor, assist in security activities that support UNICEF operations and participate in security risk management for all locations, where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.

• Draft security related information and instructions to assist the supervisor in keeping personnel informed on matters affecting their safety and security and actions to take in case of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.

• Assist the supervisor in managing premises security, access control, guard force and operation and maintenance of safety and security items, equipment and systems in all UNICEF premises in Bangladesh.

3. Security Liaison and Collaboration

• Assist the supervisor in maintaining liaison and collaboration with external security partners and stakeholders, including government law enforcement agencies, UNDSS staff and security personnel of other UN agencies and NGOs/INGOs.

4. Security Awareness and Training

• Conduct security briefing for the UNICEF personnel and visitors as and when required.
• Assist the supervisor to plan and organize in-house security training and knowledge-sharing sessions; and support the UNICEF personnel in attending trainings and briefings conducted by UNDSS.
• Follow up regularly with the UNICEF personnel to ensure their compliance to the mandatory training requirements; and maintain an up-to-date record of their training completion status for this purpose.

5. Other Roles and Responsibilities

• Work as a backup for the Security Officer and attend Security Cell meetings during his/her absence.
• Perform any other relevant jobs as assigned by the supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:      

Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.

Experience:    

A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required.

Language Requirements:       

Fluency in English and the local language is required. 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

• Applying technical expertise (I)
• Adapting and Responding to Change (II)
• Coping with pressure and setbacks (II)
• Relating and Networking (II)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)
• Planning and Organizing (I)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all Bangladeshi candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.