Local Security Assistant

The Security Assistant works under the guidance and supervision of the Field Security Adviser (FSA), and in close coordination with the QA/Operations officer based in Aleppo and the office management team. S/he provides a comprehensive range of administrative services for the management of security and safe operations. The Security Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and UN Security Management System policies. .

• Support the Security Officer in the planning, preparation and escort of the field missions.

• Submit Concept Of Operations (CONOPS) to UNDSS and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs), keeping up to date with accurate documentation.

• Conduct safe vehicle handling when driving and liaise with support services for any fleet management and logistics issues;

• Keep the Field Security Adviser (FSA) updated on fleet status and operational capability;

• Conduct security briefings for field missions and new staff members, as required;

• Assist UNMAS FSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country/region of assignment;

• Assist in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;

• Support the organisation of training courses on security awareness and preparedness, providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members and to conduct security briefings, as required;

• Assist the FSA when conducting Residential Security Measures (RSM), office safety and security preparedness;

• Assist the FSA in reviewing and following up on liaison and coordination requests with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;

• Support with communications and liaison with UNDSS and other UN Security Focal Points;

• Attend Security Cell meetings when required;

• Support the FSA when assessing security situation at the duty station and gathering of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the FSA;

• Maintain and update the database/filing system of all relevant security information and lists (i.e. CONOPS, Security clearances, staff list, staff tracking, security inventory, security plans, protocols, SOPs, accident/incident reports, etc.);

• Maintain updated staff lists:

• Provide support in security evaluations;

• Maintain the warden system as required, and keep updated information related to UN offices and residences;

• Provide and facilitate administrative and logistical support to the team as required by the support services team and OIC in Damascus;

• Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;

• Maintain a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the FSA.