Local Security Assistant-- Team Leader, Damascus, Syria

  • Level: Service contracts (SB)
  • Contract Type: Service Contract
  • Closing date: 09 Jan 2018 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Damascus, Syria

Job Summary

The Local Security Assistant (LSA) – Team Leader (TL) will provide support for all aspects of the day-to-day operations pertaining to the safety and security of all UNFPA personnel, eligible dependants/partners, contractors, resources, assets, facilities, programmes, and projects in addition to supporting UNFPA programme while ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations. In terms of functional day-to-day operations related to UNFPA security, the LSA-TL will report to the Country Office Security Specialist (COSS).

Education:    Diploma certificate (2 years);

Experience:  

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably in security, military or police context or related field of work;
  • Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

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;
  • Ability to travel;
  • Physically fit.

Language Requirements:   Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.

Knowledge of the language spoken at the duty station is an asset.

 

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