Field Security Assistant GL-4, Baghdad

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer the Field Security Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides general administrative support services to assist the Field Security Coordination\

Officer/Head of Unit to fulfil their duties vis-a-vis staff members and their dependents.

• Assists the Field Security Coordination Officer/Head of Unit in the Security Operations.

• Assist the Field Security Coordination Officer/Head of Unit with the preparation of any Guard

Force related documents, reports, activities as well as providing administrative assistance.

• Drafts correspondence and maintains records for the Guard Force Security Training Courses.

• Assists in reviewing the logistics requirements and other related actions required for the preparation

of Guard Force Training, drills, and other security exercises.

• Monitors and facilitates the implementation of Guard Force security policies and procedures.

• Provides support in organizing and conducting security awareness and preparedness activities,

and provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members, as well as conducting security

briefings, as required.

• Conducts access control procedures, patrols, and ensures security of the Mission premises and issues

building entry passes as appropriate.

• Alert for any potential or actual breaches of security and any disturbances or unusual activities and

report this immediately.

• Conducts radio checks with all security guards on duty.

• Any other duty as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

Experience: A minimum of three (03) years' experience in security services with a military, police, or private security company is required.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in Arabic and Knowledge of English are required

UN CORE VALUES AND 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.

Communications: 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.

APPLICATIONS

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https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=178634&Lang=en-US 

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