Security Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/062
Title: Security Assistant
Category and Grade Level:  GS-7
Type of Contract:  Temporary Appointment
Case Number:
Length of Contract: 1 Year
Organization Unit: Front Office-Security     
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of Issue:17th October 2012
Closing date of Application: 31st October 2012

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali 
children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Security Assistant with UNICEF Somalia in Nairobi.   

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Temporary Appointment for One (1) year.  Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the post:    
    
The Security Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Senior Security Advisor in his/her daily duties and during his absence will be required to conduct vital functions as advised.  The Security Assistant will ensure that all duties are completed in accordance with the tasks and responsibilities as outlined.  

The Security Assistant will assist his/her supervisor with administrative support functions that enhance staff safety and security while enable UNICEF programmes delivery and operations in Kenya and Somalia.

Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Provides administrative support to the Security Unit. Maintains and strictly observes the Security plan, updating staff lists, updating information including situation reports, maps, warden plans and staff data. Assist with staff movements into Kenya and Somalia facilitating, monitoring and coordinating the security clearance process.
2. Responsible for the maintenance of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) equipment Kenya and Somalia. Identifies and operates emergency communication channels when required.
3. Conducts security surveys and provides advice on security measures for the residences of UNICEF staff. Assists in security risk assessments as required.                                       
4. Assists in evacuation / relocation of UNICEF staff as and when warranted by the security situation, in accordance with security instructions and directives.
5. Drafts and compiles security related reports in English. Keeps all UNICEF Staff abreast on any developing security situation and releases timely security warnings.
6. Liaises and coordinate with UNDSS Kenya and Somalia’s and the Security Cell on all aspects of staff safety and security and in the absence of the Senior Security Advisor act as an observer at the Somalia security cell.
7. Performs other security related tasks, as required.  

Qualifications, Experience and competencies
1. Completion of secondary education supplemented with university courses in International law, Political or social Science, Business or Public Administration..
2. 3-5 years of progressive administrative experience required.  Strong preference to those with at least two years’ experience of United Nations Security Management System practices. Proven   knowledge of and experience in the region is highly desirable. Commitment to meeting deadlines and drive for results.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good team player
4. Fluency in English and Local working language of the duty station.
5. Excellent computer skills specifically Microsoft Office and UNICEF proprietary systems.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).  Please quote the vacancy 
number in your application subject.

Email to:  somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT