Senior Field Security Assistant job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Apply Now

Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR personnel operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.

Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place in accordance with the UNSMS policies, UNHCR Policies and the Security Risk Management process in the designated area check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.

Assist in security assessment missions to the field in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; help the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the security situation.

Support the Implementation of security-related projects.

Assist in the monitoring, updating and reporting of security-related events.

Assist in the processing of administrative security issues.

Maintain liaison with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies.

Provide security briefings to UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant security risk management for the country concerned to include , inter alia, the warden system, communication notification and reporting procedures, travel planning procedures road and fire safety.

Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.

Provide security-related advice to the manager and other staff.

Advise on security gaps and needs.

Maintain liaison and build relationships with Host Government Security Forces and security counterparts.

Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

Perform other related duties as required.