SENIOR FIELD SECURITY ASSISTANT, Mogadishu, Somalia

## SENIOR FIELD SECURITY ASSISTANT, Mogadishu, Somalia - Organization:UNSOS - United Nations Support Office in Somalia - Office:UNSOS Mogadishu, Somalia Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce and is based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Senior Field Security Assistants reports to the Chief Security Officer. Within delegated authority, the Senior Field Security Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: 1.Supervises the activities and operations of the office including the preparation of security office budgets. 2.Supports the Security Officer or Chief Security Officer to maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points in all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination. 3.Analyses security related information, evaluates reports, and provides input to the United Nations Security Management Team on the implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan. 4.Develops security contingency plans, SOPs and procedures, inductions, training in personal security awareness, hand-outs, and briefings to all categories of staff, non-staff, visitors, Area coordinators, and wardens. 5.Liaises with local authorities and police to review prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advises staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrests and detentions. 6.Reviews investigation reports of incidents/accidents involving staff/eligible dependents, and loss or damage to property; ensures appropriate and timely remedial responses and actions. 7.Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary. 8.Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads. 9.Periodically checks emergency communications system to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments. 10.Ensures timely submission of periodical reports to the Security Incident Reporting System and personnel lists. 11.In coordination with Host Government authorities, monitor the security situation and provide information on emerging security threats to UNSMS personnel and eligible family members, premises assets and resources. 12.Establishes and maintains close relations with host country security agencies and acts as liaison between the senior security professionals and the host country services. 13.Share security updates and receive intelligence briefings from host authorities. 14.Performs all other related duties as required. Professionalism: 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. 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. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific Qualification Training in specialized security courses/trainings is desirable. Valid driver's license is required. 10 years of experience in all areas of security operations with the national or UN Security is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in coordination and cooperation with Host Governments is desirable. Experience with diplomatic protocols, cultural sensitivities, and local governance structures is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Somali is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. - This position is temporarily available through 31 December 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a Temporary Assignment. For external candidates, the selection will be administered as a Temporary Appointment. - While this Temporary Assignment/Appointment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. - This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. - All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. - Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfill the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. - When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact. - Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. - Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed