Field Security Associate

Job Description

Title: Field Security Associate

Company Name: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ High School Diploma
∎ Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Category/grade: General Service, G6
∎ Post Number: One TA (initially six months)
∎ Type of contract: Temporary Appointment (with the possibility of extension)
∎ The Effective Date of Assignment: 1 May 2022

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide support to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
∎ Undertake regular and ad hoc security risk assessment; gather security information from all available sources and analyse the overall security situation as well as the security situation related to any given specific area; make appropriate recommendations based on field observations.
∎ Maintain relations and co-operation with local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities, UN and other humanitarian agencies to remain current on all security issues and developments in the area.
∎ Based on the available, factual information on security, provide support to all UNHCR units in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing preventive and mitigation security measures for the UNHCR staff and assets. Subject to the need for improvement, make appropriate recommendations and arrangements for the improvements of inadequate security measures at UNHCR offices and field operations.
∎ As part of the multi- functional team, support field operations in constantly monitoring the security situation vis-à-vis the implementation of UNHCR activities and the safety and security of refugees/persons of concern to UNHCR; make appropriate recommendations and arrangements for improvements with the developing situation to avoid potential security threats.
∎ Provide recommendations for improvement of existing security guidelines on the basis of evolving security situation; and assist in the maintenance/implementation of security guidelines, measures, standard Operating procedures and Contingency plans for UNHCR Offices in the field at all the time.
∎ Assist in reviewing the security/emergency evacuation plans and propose improvements and necessary changes; assist in ensuring that all staff members are familiar with these plans; assist in conducting training on security awareness, evacuation preparedness and responses.
∎ Provide security advice/information/training to all UNHCR staff on warden system, radio communication procedures, travel procedures, fire safety; monitor physical security of UNHCR premises/property and staff residences and recommend on equipment required for security measures.
∎ Conduct/assist in security briefings to UNHCR staff; monitor, update and maintain database of security incidents. Maintain staff movements tracking system according to the requirements of security situation at the duty station/area.
∎ Maintain relations and cooperation with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies
∎ Maintain liaison with UNDSS and perform UNDSS aligned functions as advised
∎ Maintain liaison and build relationships with Host Government Security Forces and security counterparts.
∎ Assist in preparing situation reports on security situations/incidents.
∎ Respond to staff queries on security issues, emergencies and provide immediate assistance as and when required; maintain an up-to-date database on all the contact details of all UNHCR staff that fall under the preview of the field office.
∎ Provide security related admin support to the supervisor to organise and undertake various missions of donors/UNHCR staff in safe and secure manner as per established security.
∎ Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard force.
∎ any other responsibilities/functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the immediate supervisor/Head of Field Office in order to meet the level of the services in the organization.

Additional Requirements:
∎ For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
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Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2022

Company Information:
∎ 23 Apr 2022
∎ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh
∎ Business : International UN Refugee Agency
Humanitarian assistance


Category: NGO/Development

: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Assessment Exercises for the recruitment of the position, which may include Written/Technical tests and/or Interviews, as applicable for the recruitment of the position.