New Job at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for a National Field Security Assistant
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO-UN) - An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194
Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the
European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds
and are experts in the
multiple fields of activity FAO engages in.
FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter
alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and
provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and
regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is
present in over 130 countries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Field Security Assistant
Location: Maiduguri
Organizational Setting/Background
- The post is located in FAO SubOffice in Maiduguri, Nigeria under
the technical guidance of the Regional Security Adviser and the Field
Security Services at HQs.
- The Field Security Services aims to assure a safe and secure
operating environment and ensure continuity of operations in FAO
headquarters and in the field, by protecting the integrity of premises
and assets and the security of staff members and other subjects present
in the FAO premises from harmful acts and accidents or natural and
technological hazards,
- He/she operates in consultation with both the FAO Representation
and FAO Deputy Representative, takes decisions on work priorities and
exercises judgment on security related matters.
- Supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs.
- The incumbent provides guidance, advice and coordination to other security support staff.
- The National Field Security Assistant reports to the Regional
Security Adviser under the overall guidance of the FAO representative in
Abuja and direct supervision of FAO Deputy Representative also based in
Maiduguri.
- The National Field Security Assistant supports contacts with the
local government security organizations/other appropriate national
authorities, UN Agency and international and national NGOs on all
matters relating to the security of FAO staff members and their eligible
dependents and FAO property.
Key Functions/Results
- Respond to staff security emergencies and provide and/or
organize immediate assistance; call emergency services outside working
hours and perform first aid, if required;
- Ensure appropriate assistance in cases of theft, acts of
vandalism or other actions including natural disasters endangering staff
members, visitors and FAO property; carry out enquiries and investigate
incidents;
- Support comprehensive review of country wide security situation
on a daily basis through local media and other sources and advise/brief
the Field Security Officer (FSO)/ FAO Rep on trends/situation that could
affect FAO operations on a short/medium-term basis.
- Ensure the security information/security advisories received are
timely and clearly disseminated to concerned staff, in concurrence with
the Field Security Officer.
- Carry out security assessments upon the request of the Field Security Officer in FAO area of operations.
- Support contacts with the local government security
organizations/authorities, UNDSS and UN AFPS on all matters related to
the security of FAO staff members and their eligible dependents and FAO
property under the supervision of the FSO, and regularly updates the
FSO/Rep/Regional Security Advisor on security developments.
- Ensure that Fire Safety arrangements, plans for fire/building
evacuation, relocation/evacuation of staff to a safe haven are updated
and efficiently implemented.
- Maintain Security Plan updated including updated staff list and detailed contacts for use in case of any security situation.
- Keep record of all external and internal missions and staff movements inside and outside the country.
- Provide close security support to FAO program operations in the
field, in coordination with UNOSS. Assist FAO field missions on ground
security arrangements, convoy planning and emergency procedures.
- Enforce MOSS/SOP compliance for FAO vehicle movements and advise
on necessary actions, equipment and accessories required to enhance the
safety and well-being of staff in the field.
- Observe staff compliance to Minimum Operational Security
Standards (MOSS)/Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and report
infringements to Field Security Officer/FAO Representative.
- Provide Security Briefing to newly arrived FAO staff members.
- Assist FAD Staff in preparing security clearances and organize
training courses on security issues/awareness and preparedness for staff
members and their eligible family members as appropriate.
- Perform driving services for the FAO Representative and
occasionally for FAO Senior Management, other FAO officials, visitors
and authorized person;
- Perform other duties as required.
Impact of Work:
- The incumbent's work impacts directly on quality and consistency
of technical, and administrative security support and on the smooth
running of the Service. Actions reflect on the successful achievement of
the Security Service's mandate.
Minimum Requirements
candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Education: Secondary School Certification plus University Education
- Experience: Six years of experience with a national or
international police force, armed forces, a private security
organization, fire brigade or security service of a large organization.
- Languages: Working knowledge (Level C) of English
- IT Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications,
Internet and office technology equipment including radios, telephones,
satellite telephones.
Technical Skills:
- Very good knowledge of the use of security and safety systems and of applying protective procedures and techniques
- Very good knowledge of FAO’s organizational units, their functions and key personnel
- Good supervisory skills
- Ability to render First Aid
- Ability to intervene on a Fire Incident
Special Requirements for Security Staff:
- Highly developed sense of responsibility
- Emotional stability
- Avail ability to work on shifts
- Physical fitness for duty
- Ability to coordinate activities and staff in emergency situations
- Driving license with irreproachable driving record
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications which
should be accompanied with one-page summary statement on how best you
qualify for the above mentioned post.
Candidates applying for this position are further required to apply through the FAO iRecruitment system:
Click here to apply via iRecruitment system
Kindly complete the online Personal Profile Form in iRecruitment which
can be accessed from any Internet connection. Please scan the completed
form and send the same along with your credentials ELECTRONICALLY via
e-mail to:
[email protected] and should be addressed to:
The FAO Representative in Nigeria,
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN),
UN House,
Abuja,
Nigeria.
Application Deadline: 17th April, 2017.