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    Security Assistant, G5 at - Nairobi, Kenya - UNICEF

    UNICEF
    UNICEF Nairobi, Kenya

    4 days ago

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    Full time
    Description
    UNICEF is the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS
    How can you make a difference?
    The Local Security Assistant (LSA) reports to the Security Associate for supervision.

    The Security Assistant provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance to the CSM in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets, and resources at the duty station.

    In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor's instructions and UN Security related policies, rules, and procedures.

    The Local Security Assistant will have a direct reporting role through the supervisor to the Country Security Manager, who in turn reports directly to the Representative and maintains a close working relationship with the Office of Regional Security Advisor (Matrix Management).


    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
    Security Planning
    Safety and security services
    Security Networking
    Support in knowledge management, capacity building and digital transformation.

    Security Planning

    Support the supervisor administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN UNICEF Security Management Systems.

    Assist with supervisor by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UN Country Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM) measures, Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments.

    Assist the supervisor in the development of UNICEF routine security documentation, including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans.

    Assist the supervisor in drafting routine security reports/returns, including but not limited to Security Incidents Reports (SIRs).

    Safety and Security

    Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks providing regular information and updates to the supervisor relative to on-going and emerging security issues in the country.

    Assist the supervisor in the security activities that support UNICEF staff, premises, and operations for all locations where UNICEF personnel and/or eligible family members are present.

    Provide on-going routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers on behalf of the CSM.

    Under the direct guidance of the supervisor, share information with UNICEF personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNICEF/UN Security Plans.

    Support the supervisor in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNICEF and the periodic testing of these systems.

    Support the supervisor in the conduct of all security related contingency exercises, particularly relating to administration, communications, and logistics.

    Conduct physical security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM) on behalf of the CSM as required.

    Assist the supervisor in facilitating internal controls by monitoring Personnel compliance to security measures.

    Security Networking

    With significance guidance from the supervisor, actively maintain official liaison with host government counterparts, local authorities responsible for security, law and order and security counterparts in the UN.

    Support in knowledge Management, Capacity Building and Digital Transformation.

    Coordinate, as required, with UNDSS, on behalf of the Country Security Manager, to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake mandatory security trainings/briefings.

    With strong support and guidance from supervisor, develop and conduct country level familiarization sessions for contracted security guards specifically regarding their UN/UNICEF related duties and responsibilities.

    With strong support and guidance from supervisor, develop and conduct country level training sessions for drivers to familiarize them with the specific actions to take when entering a security related situation when driving.

    Assist the supervisor in the management of online platforms (SharePoint, Planner; TRIP; Vehicle tracking; ) and ensure that all related UNICEF personnel information is adequately and timely captured in the applications systems.

    Assist in facilitation of security trainings and security briefings to UNICEF Personnel as required.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

    Completion of Secondary education supplemented by relevant technical /military/Police Courses and/or University courses in relevant discipline.

    Experience

    A minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant professional experience in a security related environment is required.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Solid knowledge and understanding of the local operating area and context, including the main security stakeholders.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset
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