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• Works closely with and coordinates, as
  appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or
  personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military,
  and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other
  non-State actors in the area of operation;
• Assists to assess the security situation
  at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of
  security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the
  situation by the SA/DSA;
• Communicates information on security to
  the heads of United Nations agencies in the duty station;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security
  Focal Points of UN agencies within the area of responsibility;
• Offers timely technical assistance at ASMT
  meetings and produces minutes for the ASC, keeping the SA well informed at
  all times.

• Renders support in the preparation and
  review of the UN Security Plan;
• Supports actions during the implementation
  of the Security Plan, as required
• Assists the SA/DSA in monitoring
  compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum
  Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS) established for the duty
  station, including Office Security and security preparedness.  Also assists with the compilation of
  data required for the MOSS/MORSS Self-Assessment Programme.
• Assists in reporting security incidents
  affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of
  security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security
  Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.
• Provides support in organizing and
  conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and
  providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts
  security briefings, as required.

• Maintains routine and confidential
  correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in
  relation to host country security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors,
  places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion,
  and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

• Carries our security evaluations and
  provides advice on security measures for the residences (Minimum Operating
  Residential Security Standards – MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest
  trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system
  and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
• Maintains liaison with commercial
  companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to
  ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations
  Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Local Security Assistant job
  placement should have completed secondary education.  University Degree desirable, but it is
  not a requirement.
• At least six years of progressive
  experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or
  related field of work.
• Prior experience with the UN system or an
  international NGO is desirable.
• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Previous experience in diplomatic
  security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Excellent computers skills (MS Word,
  Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel
• Physically fit 

• Show commitment to the ideals of the
  United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values –
  Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity
• Planning and Organizing:
  Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
  monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work
  under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the
  area of responsibility.
• Creativity: Ability to actively
  seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve
  problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider
  new ideas
• Teamwork: Proven interpersonal
  skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
  environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Communication: Proven and
  sustained communication (verbal and written) skills
• Workforce diversity

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