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For every child, the right to Safety
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Security Associate (G-6), the Security Assistant provides technical, operational, and administrative support to the Country Field Security Advisor (CFSA) and Security Section.
You As a Security Assistant Will Contribute To
- Ensuring the safety and security of personnel and eligible family members of all UNICEF personnel in Kenya
- Safeguarding UNICEF assets and premises
- Supporting secure programme implementation
- Compliance with UN security policies, procedures, and standards.
Main Responsibilities And Tasks
- Security Planning
- Safety and Security Services
- Security Coordination and Networking
- Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:JD Security Assistant G5.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Security, security management, risk management, emergency response, physical security, incident management, field operations, stakeholder coordination, safety compliance, training and capacity building, travel security. and any other related fields.
- Skills: Strong experience in Security Information, Analytical Skills, Communication, Coordination, Planning, and Reporting skills is required.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required
Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Knowledge of Humanitarian Operations, Residential Security, Incident Reporting, MOSS, Contingency Planning, and Vehicle Tracking Systems is considered an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others