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.
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the FSCO.
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the FSCO, as required.
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at ASMT meetings, in the absence of the FSCO.
• Maintain security related electronic databases and produce hard copy files on a regular basis when requested.
• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan.
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences.
• Act as the CSA’s liaison with the UN India family for the Warden System development and maintenance and other GIS requirements.
• Assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.
• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Minimum Operating Residential Security
• Standards – MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
• 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..
• Qualification & Experience:

  Education:

  • University Degree in a relevant field of study.

  Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work.
  • Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO, is desirable.
  • Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation.

  Language Requirements.

  • Fluency in English with effective written and oral communication skills required.
  • Fluency in the local language of the duty stations is desirable.