Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Security Section within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Kuwait. Under the overall supervision of Principal Security Adviser and Chief Security Officer/Deputy Principal Security Adviser, the Field Security Assistant G6 reports to Deputy Security Adviser Operations on all security related to operation and administrative matters.

Responsibilities

Within the delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant will carry out the following functions:

• Manages security and access control measures at UNAMI- Kheitan facilities.
• Performs preliminary investigations regarding all incidents / accidents involving UNAMI staff and/or property in Kuwait and submit to SIU promptly.
• Collects comprehensive security related information from reconnaissance sources, analyses it and ensure dissemination to UNAMI staff as appropriate.
• Manages Personal Protection requirements for SRSG, DSRSG and UN VIPs.
• Liaises with other sections/units in order to provide adequate physical security measures for UNAMI-Kuwait facilities and activities conducted by UNAMI Iraq Kuwait.
• Maintains Zone Warden System, Floor Warden System of Kuwait and keep update of the daily head count of staff member and visitor who entering the compound.
• Maintains Radio Communication with UNAMI station, UN agencies and zone wardens.
• Supports UNAMI / UNSMS Iraq missions to Kuwait.
• Conducts fire and safety inspections and assessments of UN Kuwait facility and relays promptly to UNAMI Fire Officer.
• Conducts fire drills for introducing floor wardens, routes and assembly points.
• Conducts building evacuation exercises regularly and share reports as required.
• Coordinates with Fire and safety Unit in BAG and Local Fire Brigade to train SSI (Kuwait) on firefighting methods and procedures.
• Conducts warden exercises involving staff and wardens throughout the country.
• Maintains an up to date security clearance system.
• Recognizes and procure appropriate security equipment for all offices.
• Produces contract performance report as required.
• Trains UNAMI staff members on the use of radios and other communication means.
• Conducts training on firefighting systems available at the UNAMI Kuwait facility.
• Maintains security awareness among UNAMI staff members through security notice platforms and advisories.
• Updates and maintain all relevant security SOP’s.
• Maintains and update Hotels risk assessment.
• Produces and keep updated Area SRM and ad hoc SRMss as per DSS guidelines.
• Produces weekly, monthly and management reports.
• Participates in Iraq SMT, Kuwait SMT, FSC-I, FSC-Kuwait, General staff meeting and monthly SSI meeting.
• Contributes to the Area Quarterly Reports regularly in a timely fashion.
• Conducts daily security briefing for Operation unit, admin unit and PremSec unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style, and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Completion of the UNDSS Security Certification Program, is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in security services with a military, police or private security company is required.

Experience in Physical Security, Guard Force, CCTV coverage in the private sector or in the United Nations Common System is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required, knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

All non-Kuwaiti applicants need to have a valid work permit for Kuwait and need to upload a copy of such work permit.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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 ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.