Assistant local safety Dadaab, Somalia

Assistant local safety Dadaab, Somalia

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In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks qualified candidates for the following positions:

Job Details
Labour Code: 1112_219 MASOM

Message title: Assistant Local Security Authority (LSA)
Message Rate: 3 equivalent to the LICA G5
Org Unit: Mine Action Programme - Somalia
Duty Station: Dadaab, Somalia
Duration: 12 months (renewable - subject to availability of funds)
Expiration date: January 25, 2012

The organizational context
Mine Action Programme in Somalia has been implemented by UNMAS in 2002. The program began in Somalia (1992-1993, 1997-1998 and 1999-present) and Puntland (2003-2005), and set up projects for capacity building by providing technical assistance for mine action Central Somaliland and Puntland and the National Police explosive ordnance team.

Mine clearance operations in southern Somalia was launched in 2007 with the main objective the creation of the National Mine Action Coordination Centre to cover the remaining area of ​​south-central Somalia.

The United Nations mine action in Somalia (UNSOMA) were transferred and Mine Action Service operate under the responsibility of the United Nations (UNMAS), executed by UNOPS. In South Central, UNSOMA will expand its activities in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

To complete the capacity to supply and support troops to AMISOM EOD (explosive), the activities in Mogadishu in order to reduce large amounts of ERW (explosive moments War) and stockpiles throughout the city, police EOD teams will be deployed in Mogadishu, consultation with emergency MRE initiatives by UNMAS, UNICEF and UNHCR to reach large numbers of return for the provision of humanitarian assistance.

UNSOMA has offices in Nairobi to provide management and support of the Regional Office for Somalia.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the UNMAS head of security, daily reports to the management of Dolow UNMAS, the owner assumes the rights and responsibilities as follows:

LSA - The function keys:

* Support the head of security in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP) for all tasks related to security and operations in place UNMAS and Dadaab in the region, including the services of retirement UNMAS.
* Assist the head of security procedures in the audit reports and Daadab in applications and security areas, including security risk assessments, security clearance and implementation of risk mitigation measures.
* Recommend improvements to the security settings of the Office Daadab head.
* Active in contact with UNDSS staff, police and military and host country, in which leaders must, at a local clan and community safety and security personnel UNMAS.
* Perform a safety briefing incoming UNMAS staff, if any;
* Assist in the collection of information on possible security threats to personnel and property UNMAS and prepare daily reports;
SLAM * Oversee the security guards and staff at the reception of UNMAS in Dadaab, including UNMAS services board.
* Under the direction of chief of security, adequate training for UNMAS security guards, including the reception staff.
* Maintain and ensure the proper operation of safety equipment and stores, as the guards of identification equipment, flashlights, communication equipment, implement and make records, personal body armor, rations of emergency, the emergency fuel, etc.
* Develop procedures for access control, including the identification system password, which must be installed in all entries and the offices instead of UNMAS in Dadaab, under the leadership of UNDSS.
* Perform other duties or obligations which are relevant to the instructions of the Chief of Security or the Chief Field Office Dadaab.
* Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration procedures and customs necessary.
* Information on the minimum standards of reliability (MOSS) for vehicles and standard operating procedures (SOP) on a trip, including reporting procedures to the radio room, the cons-measures for car theft, the assaults, riots and public demonstrations


Education and Experience

Education:

* Experience in military or police will be profitable or experience in the way of job security alternatives
* Secondary
* Minimum 3-5 years experience in the UN, I / NGOs, humanitarian agencies, the police, the field of military security
* Valid driver's license
* Specialty Certification will be an advantage
* Knowledge and understanding of communications equipment, including computers, radios, phones, satellite phones and faxes


Professionalism:

* Ability to inter-personal communication and the ability to easily interact with members of United Nations personnel at all levels
* Report writing good
* Ability to interact and relate to all levels of resources, local knowledge sources in Somalia, international sources, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopia and the source of their information in special units;
* Ability to work under tight deadlines and under stress.


Language

* Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
* Knowledge of Good and dialect daily Somali clans in Somalia in the south-central Somalia is needed.


Other requirements

* Applicants must be prepared to deal with the applications of computers in the office.
* Experience with the Mine Action Centre of the UN or NGOs mines would be an advantage.
* Written communication skills of writing and reporting are good.
* Candidates with experience in south-central Somalia and knowledge of countries around the dynamics of border and security incidents related are encouraged to apply.


Submission of applications
Applicants may submit applications, including the letter of interest, resume updated and history of the UN Personal Form (P.11) (available on our website), e-mail @ somaliamineaction unops.org

Please indicate the number of vacancies and the job title in question when applying by email.

Additional Considerations

* Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
* Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
* Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
* UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised position.


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