Assistant Security Officer
Organizational Context
This Assistant Security Officer position is based in Mogadishu, Somalia, within the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce, Administrative and Support Unit. The role reports to the UNSOS Chief Security Officer, operating under the guidance of the respective Head of Security Unit, contributing to the overall security framework in the region.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Security Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and updating of security plans for the mission area. This includes establishing and maintaining relationships with host country security agencies, assessing local security conditions, and advising UN personnel on potential threats such as mines, kidnapping, and armed attacks. The role also involves evaluating evacuation routes and resources, ensuring the availability of emergency equipment and communication systems, and conducting physical security inspections. Furthermore, the position supports investigations into accidents and security incidents, and assists in the planning and management of security budgets and procurement, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and mission priorities.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include drafting and updating mission security plans, liaising with host country security agencies, and assessing local security conditions to advise UN staff on potential threats. The role involves evaluating and ensuring the readiness of evacuation routes and resources, maintaining fire safety equipment and plans, and conducting fire drills. Physical security inspections of facilities, background checks, and entry control are also part of the duties. The Assistant Security Officer provides advice on residential security measures, supports the overall safety and security of UN personnel and property, and conducts security training. Additionally, the position ensures the functionality of emergency communication systems, supports investigations of accidents and security incidents, and assists in managing security budgets and procurement activities, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of progressive experience in military, police, law enforcement, or security management is required. Experience in budget preparation and execution is desirable. Practical experience with UMOJA applications (Funds Management, Requisitioning, Property Management) and prior experience within the United Nations or another international organization are also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in security management, ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environments, effective communication and liaison skills, risk assessment and mitigation, emergency preparedness and response, physical security assessment, security training delivery, budget and procurement management, and proficiency in UMOJA applications are key skills.