Local Security Assistant

Local Security Assistant

in UNDP Nigeria in Kano Contract

Industry NGO

Specialization Others

Minimum Qualification Degree

Required Experience 5 - 7 years

Application Deadline 2 weeks from now
Job Description
The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD Programme) was created in September 2008 to assist developing countries to build capacity to reduce emissions and to participate in a future REDD+ mechanism. Nigeria has shown a strong political commitment for REDD+ at both the Federal and State Levels.
In this regard, the UNDP Country Office would like to engage the services of a consultant to assist in the programme formulation process in Nigeria.

Responsibilities:
Assists CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country;
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
Supports the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for the duty station;
Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
Assists in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS)and office safety, and security preparedness;
Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC;
Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, 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;
Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC;
Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the SA, as required;
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA/SA/FSCO/ASC.

Qualification/Experience:
Secondary school with security training/ qualifications or military / police academy qualifications.
First University Degree with security training and certifications is desirable, but not a requirement.
5-7 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Fluency in any of the major languages spoken in the part of the country for which application is being made- Enugu, Bauchi or Maiduguri.
Other Skills and Requirements:
Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation.
Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
Knowledge of host country safety codes.
Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
A minimum of three years’ driving experience.
Ability to travel.
Physically fit.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within.


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