Field Security Assistant

Date Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

Paktia
Company:

UNAMA
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

VA#73/09/2022
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Sep 27, 2022

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About UNAMA

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development. UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401. Its original mandate was to support the implementation of the Bonn Agreement (December 2001). Reviewed annually, this mandate has been altered over time to reflect the needs of the country and was extended for six months, on 17 September 2021, by UN Security Council Resolution 2596 (2021).

The Council also requested the Secretary-General to prepare a written report by 31 January 2022 outlining “strategic and operational recommendations for the mandate of UNAMA in light of recent political, security, and social developments” in Afghanistan.

UNAMA is headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, who was appointed to the post in March 2020, replacing Tadamichi Yamamoto. Previous SRSG’s were– Lakhdar Brahimi who served from October 2001 to January 2004; Jean Arnault from February 2004 to February 2006, followed by Tom Koenigs from March 2006 to December 2007, Kai Eide from 2008 to 2010, Staffan di Mistura from 2010 to 2011, Ján Kubiš from 2012 to 2014, Nicholas Haysom from 2014 to 2016 and Tadamichi Yamamoto from 2016 to 2020.

Since 2008, and following a directive of the UN Secretary-General, UNAMA is an integrated mission. This means that the Special Political Mission, all UN agencies, funds and programmes, work in a multidimensional and integrated manner to better assist Afghanistan according to nationally defined priorities.

The SRSG is responsible for all UN activities in the country and directly oversees the Security Section, Strategic Communication Service, Human Rights Section, and Peace and Reconciliation. The SRSG’s Chief of Staff oversees UNAMA’s Field Offices.
Two deputy Special Representatives (DSRSG) oversee the main pillars of the mission – political and developmental issues. Included under these pillars are mission sections specializing in issues such as political analysis, reporting, and outreach, and donor coordination, as well as the coordination of UN agencies funds and programmes.

Job Description

Within delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant may be responsible for the following duties:

Screens all personnel, packages and vehicles entering the UN complex to ensure authorized access.
Provides continuous coverage of cameras, telephone and radio communications systems and associated recording units in the Control Centers.
Prepares daily and weekly work schedules and various periodic reports.
In the event of emergencies and incidents, alerts relevant units and dispatch security personnel to the site under the direction of the supervisor.
Maintains logs and rosters and initiates chronological logs of events during emergency situations.
Provides information and directions to all persons associated with the organization.
Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Alert for any potential or actual breaches of security and any disturbances or unusual activity and reports these immediately.
Ensures that all UN property being carried from the complex is checked for appropriate documentation.
Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

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

Work Experience: A minimum of two (02) years with high school diploma or equivalent of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, information management or security management is required. Valid drivers license is required. Prior experience in conducting premises security survery is an advantage.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

APPLICATIONS:

UNAMA will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received by email before the closing date. CVs or Resumes will not be considered nor will late submissions after closing date. Any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.

Applicants must accurately complete, sign and date the United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and submit the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to: unamava_substantive@un.org.

Important Note: Applicants should copy and paste the Vacancy Announcement (VA) Number which is VA#73/09/2022 into the email subject line when submitting the duly completed and signed P.11 Form and the required documents. Please do not add any other information in the subject line of your email except VA#73/09/2022. Please do not add any additional words or space in the VA Number. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.

The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks process to verify the information provided in the P.11 form.
Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within four (4) to six (6) weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Required documents to be submitted along with the signed and completed UN P.11:

Serving UN staff members: In addition to the completed and signed P.11, scanned copies of two most recent e-Performance Evaluation Reports must be submitted with the application.

For External applicants: In addition to the completed and signed P.11, scanned copies of two most recent performance evaluation reports or if not available, two reference letters. If the applications received do not contain the latest two performance evaluation reports candidates must provide a short explanation as to why they are not available.

No fee:

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information in applicants bank account.

Applicants are reminded that the United Nations cannot appoint a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister of a staff member. For this reason, applicants are required to disclose at the time of their application, whether they bear any of the above relationships to a staff member of UNAMA or any other UN entity which is part of the Secretariat. In addition, selected candidates would be required to complete a family declaration form prior to assuming their duties with the Mission. Failure to disclose any of the above relationships constitutes a material omission, that could lead to termination or dismissal from the United Nations.

Submission Email:

unamava_substantive@un.org

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