Position: Senior Field Security Officer -UNRWA (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Senior Field Security Officer -UNRWA (Deadline June 2024)
UNRWA Senior Field Security Officer (re-advertised) Job Opening Job Opening ID: 236306 Job Network: Internal Security and Safety Job Family: Security Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-4 Duty Station: FO Syria Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Date Posted: Jun 9, 2024 Deadline: Jul 6,
Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Senior Field Security Officer reports to the Director of UNRWA Affairs (DUA) and receives technical guidance from the Director of Security and Risk Management (DSRM) – HQ (Amman).
Responsibilities In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for advising on and operationalizing all aspects of UNRWA security and risk management, crisis readiness and preparedness in the Field, for all UNRWA personnel both Internationally recruited and locally recruited Area staff with focus on frontline Area staff security, particularly in those areas heavily impacted by the current conflict.
The Senior Field Security Officer (SFSO) serves as a principal Advisor and assists the Front Office (DUA and DDUA (Operations/Programmes)) in the execution of their security responsibilities in the Field. The SFSO ensures UNRWA’s Security and Risk Management system is context specific and tailored to the needs of frontline personnel. S/he supports the identification, implementation of security and risk management best practices and other Standard Operation Procedures across the Field.
The SFSO ensures UNRWA’s participation in the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and supports UNRWA’s compliance with security requirements, as appropriate. The SFSO also maintains close cooperation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Agency Funds and Programmes Security Officer(s), as well as with the Host Government security agencies, local community, and beneficiaries. The SFSO provides direct supervision in all aspects of the Field Security Risk & Management (FSRM) team.
Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results apply by default.
- Applying Technical Expertise.
- Delivering Results.
- Relating and Networking.
- Managing Complexity and Change.
- Deciding and Initiating Action.
- Leading and Supervising. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: UN
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Education An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in risk management, military or police intelligence, international relations or related area, or a university degree from an accredited educational institution in the same specializations as mentioned above, with two additional years of relevant work experience, given the specialty of this post.
Job-Specific Qualification Not available.
Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in security analysis and risk management with the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) or International Organization (IO) is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport, or a national identity number is required. Progressively responsible practical experience at the Field/country level in moderate to high-risk security environments within UNSMS, IO security management, INGO Security Management is required. Demonstrated understanding of security-related analytical processes is desirable.
Additional management, program, and project management qualifications are desirable. Knowledge of UN field security operations/ UN Field Security Officer/Adviser experience is desirable. In possession of UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) certificate is desirable. Knowledge of UN policies, procedures, and operations relating to security is desirable. Knowledge of humanitarian operations, humanitarian, human rights, and/or international refugee law is desirable. Experience working in conflict settings and in high-risk environments is desirable.
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Languages Excellent command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of spoken and written Arabic is desirable.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
- Syria is a non-family duty station.
- The incumbent may be required to travel to other locations within UNRWA’s area of operations.
- Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in Inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
- A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.
- UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. Join our eco-friendly organization dedicated to environment sustainability and targeting to be plastic-free by 2025. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
- UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations, and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: UNRWA
United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality, and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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
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