Job ID
41703
Job Title
Local Security Assistant
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Homs
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. In collaboration with UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) in the area and the FSO; evaluate and monitor existing security measures for the safeguarding of staff, visitors, WHO property and premises. Monitor adherence to UN Security Management System procedures and practice; identify gaps and recommend solutions and/or arrange for their improvement.
2. Review and monitor the premises security and evacuation plans for the safeguarding of staff, provide briefing on any new security measures and instructions.
3. Support the operations and management of the Warden System, including the conduct of exercises and administer the Emergency Communications System.
4. Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings and training courses on security awareness and preparedness in his/her area and arrange for security briefings for newly appointed staff and visitors.
5. Report security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices and assets and assist the FSO in investigations, preparation of security reports in a timely manner according to UNSMS guidelines.
6. Attends security cell meetings and other security-related activities of UN in his/her area.
7. Respond to staff security emergencies, provide general administrative assistance in the WHO security office and perform other security-related duties as required.
8. Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell members on issues of security.
9. Maintains required databases such as updated guidelines, measures, standards and policies, staff lists, etc.
10. Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearances for internal and external travel of staff and visitors
2. Review and monitor the premises security and evacuation plans for the safeguarding of staff, provide briefing on any new security measures and instructions.
3. Support the operations and management of the Warden System, including the conduct of exercises and administer the Emergency Communications System.
4. Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings and training courses on security awareness and preparedness in his/her area and arrange for security briefings for newly appointed staff and visitors.
5. Report security incidents affecting WHO staff, offices and assets and assist the FSO in investigations, preparation of security reports in a timely manner according to UNSMS guidelines.
6. Attends security cell meetings and other security-related activities of UN in his/her area.
7. Respond to staff security emergencies, provide general administrative assistance in the WHO security office and perform other security-related duties as required.
8. Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell members on issues of security.
9. Maintains required databases such as updated guidelines, measures, standards and policies, staff lists, etc.
10. Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearances for internal and external travel of staff and visitors
Qualifications
Education :
Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security management and/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
Related experience in a UN/international organization is an asset.
Desirable:
Relevant experience in the UN system.
Functional Skills:
1. Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
2. Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.
3. Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.
4. Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.
Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in security management.
Desirable: University degree with focus on security management and/or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related field is an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
Related experience in a UN/international organization is an asset.
Desirable:
Relevant experience in the UN system.
Functional Skills:
1. Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
2. Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.
3. Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.
4. Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
LANGUAGES:
Very good knowledge of English and the local language.
IT SKILLS:
1. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
2. Knowledge and ability to operate ERP systems is an asset.
Very good knowledge of English and the local language.
IT SKILLS:
1. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
2. Knowledge and ability to operate ERP systems is an asset.
Salary and Benefits
The vacancy will be closed 25 Dec 2024.
The level is LICA 6/UNOPS contract
The salary is as per UN salary scale
The level is LICA 6/UNOPS contract
The salary is as per UN salary scale
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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“WHO is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates for employment. As a policy, WHO does not charge candidates any fees for recruitment process. If anyone asks you to pay money, it is fraudulent and not in WHO’s interest. Please report such incidents to the Ethics Office- ethics@who.int”
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 22, 2024
Expiry Date
Jan 21, 2025
CV Language
English