Org. Setting and Reporting - These positions are located in Medellín, Ocaña, Tibú, Barrancabermeja, Buenaventura, Inirída, Villavicencio, Yopal, Cali and Mocoa, in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) as part of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Security Integrated Workforce (ISW). The Field Security Assistant (FSA) reports to the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for the United Nations Personnel, United Nations Premises and Assets of the Organizations of United Nations in the region of assignment. The incumbent will have the responsibility of establishing liaison and coordination with local security forces, contributing and conducting the preparation of Security Risk Management (SRM) documents, as well as promoting the effective implementation and compliance of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and procedures within the unit’s Area of Responsibility (AOR), supporting Area Security Management Teams (ASMT) and providing specialist advice to Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Regional Heads of Office (HoO) on all matters related to safety and security. - Responsibilities - Within the limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Assistant (FSA) will be responsible for performing the following duties: -Manages all aspects of the administration and work of security guards and watchmen. - Ensures that routine patrols and/or sector patrols are conducted to check security of buildings, personnel, equipment, and adherence to rules and regulations. - Receives, records, and appropriately takes action based on information received through all communication means. - Monitors adherence to computer and information security guidelines. -Conducts security surveys of offices and other UNSMS facilities. -Obtains comprehensive security information and produces background papers relating to incidents that affect safety and security in the UNSMS. -Instructs personnel in the performance of security services, including fire control and physical security of the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of automated alarm and video surveillance system. - Liaises where necessary with designated host government security, safety, and emergency officials. -Conducts threat assessments and site surveys. -Prepares and provides security briefings, written security advice and recommendations to the Mission hierarchy. -Produces incident-based security and travel advisories. -Support the FSCO/RSO in the preparation of VIP visits and missions as required. -Liaises and exchanges security-related information with all components of the mission and other UN agencies in the area, while monitoring and verifying the security situation in the area of responsibility to advise the FSCO/RSO on security clearances. -Assist in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating UN Personnel, as well reporting and preparing security incidents affecting UN Personnel, offices, and assets, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments, and the Quarterly Incident Report, and notify your immediate supervisor of urgent events that arise, and follow up with the corresponding authorities when requested by the FSCO/RSO. -Maintains regular contacts with Security Wardens and Focal Points of the Organizations of United Nations in the region of assignment. -Supports RSO/FSCO to handle UNVMC’s UPPS in the AOR on behalf of the Deputy Chief Security Officer. - Performs other related duties as required. - Competencies - Education - High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required. - Job - Specific Qualification - A valid driver's license is required. Training in military, police, private or public sector security procedures and practices, and self-defense techniques is required. Training in specialized security practices is desirable. - Work Experience - Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas. - Assessment - Special Notice - United Nations Considerations - No Fee - THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.