Employer: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Location: Libya
Closing date: 12 Jul 2018
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The primary role of the Field Security Adviser (Roving) is to raise security consciousness, build capacity, assist and support the Head of UNHCR Offices / Senior UNHCR Managers who are based outside the duty station. He/She requires to keeping them informed of appropriate safety planning for UNHCR staff and refugee operation. He/She will also work closely with relevant Administrative Officer(s) to ensure all security standards are observed in the given Office/operation. This includes an effective integration of UNHCR security plans and security measures into the UN Security arrangements in the country.
The Field Security Adviser (Roving) is required to undertake extensive missions to various
UNHCR field / Sub Offices within the country in order to assess evaluate and monitor the established security measures for the UNHCR staff and the persons of concerns to UNHCR. The incumbent will assist the UNHCR offices to develop and maintain security procedures up to date and functional at all time in line with UN/UNHCR security standards.
The position is required to remain in contact with relevant security related staff at the UNHCR Field / Sub Offices. Similarly s/he requires remaining current with all the UNHCR Implementing partners and relevant national/ local security organs.
Subject to the developments in the local security scenarios and the continuous monitoring of the events, he/she is required to make recommendation to the Senior Field safety Adviser and the concerned UNHCR Representative.
The incumbent will be working in very volatile security situations and demanding circumstances that require constant vigilance and preparedness at all the time to respond to any life threatening situation.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations) plus minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function including 2 years security risk management experience in an international capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level).
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Proven competences in security analysis.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Negotiating skills.
Relevant training an asset.
APPLY
Deadline for applications: Thursday 12 July 2018 (midnight Geneva time).
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Location: Libya
Closing date: 12 Jul 2018
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The primary role of the Field Security Adviser (Roving) is to raise security consciousness, build capacity, assist and support the Head of UNHCR Offices / Senior UNHCR Managers who are based outside the duty station. He/She requires to keeping them informed of appropriate safety planning for UNHCR staff and refugee operation. He/She will also work closely with relevant Administrative Officer(s) to ensure all security standards are observed in the given Office/operation. This includes an effective integration of UNHCR security plans and security measures into the UN Security arrangements in the country.
The Field Security Adviser (Roving) is required to undertake extensive missions to various
UNHCR field / Sub Offices within the country in order to assess evaluate and monitor the established security measures for the UNHCR staff and the persons of concerns to UNHCR. The incumbent will assist the UNHCR offices to develop and maintain security procedures up to date and functional at all time in line with UN/UNHCR security standards.
The position is required to remain in contact with relevant security related staff at the UNHCR Field / Sub Offices. Similarly s/he requires remaining current with all the UNHCR Implementing partners and relevant national/ local security organs.
Subject to the developments in the local security scenarios and the continuous monitoring of the events, he/she is required to make recommendation to the Senior Field safety Adviser and the concerned UNHCR Representative.
The incumbent will be working in very volatile security situations and demanding circumstances that require constant vigilance and preparedness at all the time to respond to any life threatening situation.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations) plus minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function including 2 years security risk management experience in an international capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level).
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Proven competences in security analysis.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Negotiating skills.
Relevant training an asset.
APPLY
Deadline for applications: Thursday 12 July 2018 (midnight Geneva time).
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.