Field Officer Job in Kenya – Security

P3, Kakuma

Closing
date; August 24, 2020

Organizational
Setting and Work Relationships

• The Field
  Security Officer reports to the manager, who may be, according to context,
  the Representative/Chief of Mission or Head of Office within a country
  operation, the Senior Field Security Officer; the Bureau Director in a
  Regional Directorate; the Chief, Security Operations Section at
  Headquarters, or another.


• The
  incumbent acts as an adviser to the manager on field security, providing
  sound, well- reasoned advice followed by support in implementation of
  agreed measures or steps.


• S/he may
  directly supervise security personnel at the international or national
  level.


• The Field
  Security Officer may, depending on the context, be expected to travel on
  mission to multiple duty stations, where s/he provides advice and support
  to the local manager as agreed in mission terms of reference.


• The
  incumbent may, depending on the context, be expected to monitor, coach,
  guide and support security personnel in a particular country, region or
  sub-region.


• All UNHCR
  staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in
  their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in
  line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter,
  UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative
  Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition,
  staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner
  consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial
  competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and
  respect for diversity.

Duties

• Advise and
  support the supervisor in managing the safety and security of UNHCR
  personnel, partners, operations, premises and refugees or persons of
  concern.


• Undertake
  security assessments in close co-operation with UNHCR senior staff members
  and interagency partners, analysing security factors and levels of risk
  related to UNHCR activities and programmes.


• Evaluate
  existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify
  areas needing improvement. Follow up with actions to oversee or implement
  those improvements.


• Assist in
  ensuring compliance with standards established through the Security Risk
  Management process.


• Assist in
  the development of plans for evacuation, medical evacuation and other
  contingencies.


• In
  cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, ensure that security measures
  are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary
  provisions, at the earliest stages of development.


• Participate
  and support in activities to advise on programme criticality assessment
  process.


• As a
  member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the
  physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern
  by providing security assessments, analysis and advice in developing and
  implementing effective strategies which underpin the responsibilities of
  the host state.


• Develop
  and maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host
  government law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders to ensure
  effective information sharing; provide regular feedback and analysis to
  country managers.


• Maintain
  close co-operation with staff of the UN Department of Safety and Security
  (UNDSS), ensuring UNHCR’s understanding of applicable requirements,
  cooperating in security assessments and planning and supporting UNDSS
  understanding of agency requirements.


• Support
  UNHCR staff serving as members of the country Security Management Team
  (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators
  (ASC) and Wardens.


• Provide
  country-relevant security advice and training to UNHCR personnel, and
  where appropriate, to staff of NGOs and implementing partners in areas
  including, inter alia, preparation for and conduct of road missions, radio
  telecommunications and responding to specific threats within the environment.


• Conduct
  rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure that staff are familiar with
  contingency plans and can implement them confidently in an emergency.



• Prepare
  periodic analytical reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR
  standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of
  assignment and FSS.


• Maintain
  linkages with the Staff Welfare Section, and the Medical Service,
  referring cases as required.


• Undertake
  other security-related functions or responsibilities as delegated by the
  supervisor.


• Provide
  security-related advice, in written and oral form, to the manager and
  other staff.


• Advise on,
  and upon approval, implement, needed mitigating measures.


• Participate
  in criticality assessments.


• Represent
  UNHCR in interagency working groups and attend SMT or ASMT meetings as an
  observer.


• Perform
  other related duties as required.

Minimum
Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For P3/NOC
  – 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years
  relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience
  with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

• Security
  Security Management; Business Administration; Political Science;
  
  Social Science; International Relations;
  
  or other relevant field.


• Also
  relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level),
  and the equivalent of an advanced university degree (MA or equivalent)
  specifically successful completion of the Command and General Staff at a
  recognized military staff college or police equivalent.
  
  (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

• Not
  specified.
  
  (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant
Job Experience

Essential:

• Security
  risk management experience in an international capacity.

Desirable:

• Proven
  competences in security analysis. Experience in high-risk/hardship
  environments is an asset. Experience working within or with humanitarian
  NGOs is an asset. Relevant training an asset.

How to
Apply

Interested candidates
are requested to apply online on the UNHCR career page at www.unhcr.org/careers by clicking on the
“Vacancies” tab.

The UNHCR workforce
consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR
seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as
well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications
are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of
race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation and gender identity.

Please note that UNHCR
does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application,
interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Closing Date

Please note that the
closing date for advertisements in the Add.4 March 2020 Compendium is
Monday 24 August 2020 (midnight Geneva time).