Field Security Associate

The Field Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and management of safety and security for UN personnel in the Area of Responsibility. The role involves liaising with host government security organizations, maintaining security plans, monitoring safety measures, reporting incidents, and providing training and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Deputy Security Adviser in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the safety and security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• Liaises and coordinates with host government security and emergency management organizations and personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, safety and security professionals, and non-governmental organizations.
• Helps assess the safety and security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information for proper analysis.
• Communicates information on safety and security issues to heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country safety and security advice to UNDSS as required.
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
• May provide technical assistance at Area/Security Management Team meetings.
• Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists and supporting actions during implementation.
• Assists with monitoring the implementation of safety and security measures recommended in the Security Risks Management process for the AoR.
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and prepares security reports such as Security Incident Reports and other Security Assessments.
• Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on safety, security and emergency awareness and preparedness, and provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
• Conducts safety and security briefings as required.
• Provides support in conducting security evaluations and advises on Residential Security Measures of UN staff and on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
• Establishes and maintains warden system and updates information related to UN offices and residences.
• Administers a pass and ID system.
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences to facilitate effective and efficient use of the guard force.
• Provides general administrative assistance including maintaining routine and confidential correspondence files/documents, maintaining a database on contact details of host country security authorities, arranging appointments, receiving visitors, screening telephone calls with discretion, and taking minutes and/or notes at meetings.
• Provides support to the Area Security Coordinator, Area Security Management System members and other stakeholders as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in risk management, safety and security, or emergency and disaster management – such as emergency management, security forces, civil protection and humanitarian or non-governmental organizations, or corporate/private sector security – is required for candidates who hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneDrive is required.
• Experience as a trainer, instructor or facilitator in related topics such as first aid, emergency response, incident command, or safety and security is desirable.
• Experience responding to and managing safety and security incidents or emergencies is desirable.
• Experience coordinating with government authorities, humanitarian partners or communities in emergency preparedness and response is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver's license for Panama is required.

Skills

• Risk Management
• Safety and Security Support
• Emergency Management
• Disaster Management
• Security Operations
• Incident Response
• Security Incident Management
• Emergency Response
• First Aid Training
• Security Training
• Liaison with Governments
• Communication with Humanitarian Partners
• Security Planning
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• MS Teams
• OneDrive
• Driving License
• Incident Command System

Languages

English, Spanish