Mobile Security Officer

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development pending a just solution to their plight.

UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30 000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.

The incumbent of this post reports to the Chief Area Office (CAO) in the Fields and receives technical guidance from the National Security Officer at the Field Security and Risk Management Office (FSRM).

The incumbent of the post provides direct supervision of the guard forces services at the respective Area Office and facilities assigned.

• Assists the Chief of Area Office (CAO) in the development and implementation of the ad hoc Security Risk Management (SRM) process and Security Plan and other routine security documents such as but not limited to security contingency plans and evacuation plans.
• Assists in the development and implementation of established security policy guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure security compliance by personnel, assets and operations in the designated area of operation.
• Manages security access control procedures, systems and equipment in UNRWA premises and installations in the designated area; conducts periodic security assessments for premises and installations to ensure provisions of an effective guard force.
• Assists in preparing, coordinating and providing security briefings and training for all personnel in the designated area of operation; is responsible for the overall training and the day-to-day operational and technical support of the guard force.
• Advises the CAO and the National Security Officer (NSO) on the acquisition and inventory control of security related equipment.
• Responds and assists personnel affected by security incidents in the designated area of operation, ensures Security Incident Reports are completed and submitted within established timelines, informs the National Security Officer of incidents and events taking place in the Area impacting UNRWA.
• Advises the Chief of Area Office and personnel in the designated Area of their security-related responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Works closely with local authorities, maintains positive and constructive relationships with local security police, fire and medical authorities, monitors the local security situation in the respective area of operation through local media and professional networks, providing regular updates to Chief of Area Office and the National Security Officer on any emerging security issues that may affect UNRWA.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Willingness to work beyond regular working hours and respond to emergencies at any time
• The incumbent may be requested to travel

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.

• Planning and Organizing
• Relating and Networking
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Coping with Pressure and Setback

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Good report writing skills

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For this job opening English and Arabic are required.
• The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages.

A first university degree from an accredited educational institution in security and risk management, political/social science, criminal justice, international relations, business management or other related fields.

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