Job Title: Field Safety Associate
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026401
Vacancy Notice No.: 021/2017
Duty Station: Uganda
Position Grade: GL6
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under
Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under
Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Field
Safety Associate will manage and support activities pertaining to staff
security. The incumbent will be is supervised by the Head of Office who will
define the general work objectives and provide necessary advice and guidance.
The incumbent will maintain regular contact on a working level on routine
issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners
in the area to facilitate the operation. The duty of the incumbent is to
support and monitor the management of security issues
Safety Associate will manage and support activities pertaining to staff
security. The incumbent will be is supervised by the Head of Office who will
define the general work objectives and provide necessary advice and guidance.
The incumbent will maintain regular contact on a working level on routine
issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners
in the area to facilitate the operation. The duty of the incumbent is to
support and monitor the management of security issues
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to the
supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing
security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and
persons of concern. - Conduct regular security assessment
missions to the field in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; assist
the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the
security situation. - Be aware of security protocols and
procedures in place, especially those comprising Minimum Operational
Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety
Standards; check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies. - Keenly monitor the physical security of
UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies/ requirements for the guard
force. - Render support in efforts to ensure the
physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern. - Offer timely support during implementation
of security-related projects. - Assist in the monitoring, updating and
reporting of security-related events. - Assist in the processing of administrative
security issues. - Build and maintain relations and
cooperation with UN security management system actors, local law
enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies. - Provide security briefings and training to
UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant country
information and on other issues pertaining to the UN security management
system including, inter alia, the warden system, radio communication
procedures, travel procedures and fire safety. - Quickly respond to staff queries on
security issues and provide immediate assistance as required. - Perform any other duties as delegated by
the supervisor
Key Performance Indicators:
- Country operations receive practical
advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety. - UNHCR maintains beneficial relationships
with host country law enforcement agencies and the UN Security Management
System.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Field Safety Associate career
opportunity should have completed secondary education with relevant
training and experience in security and safety issues. - At least eight years (six with advanced
training/certificate) of previous relevant job experience - Excellent oral and written communication
skills - Excellent knowledge of English and Aringa
is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 25th July 2017
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