Local Security Assistant

Syria

Security/Guard Services - Operations - Administrative

Not Specified

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.

Functional Knowledge and Skills
*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
- Excellent ability to work and deliver quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to effectively train and provide guidance to other staff.
- Stress and time management skills with a good sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of UN field security operations and policies is an asset.

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.

Oct 12, 2020

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