Associate Security and Facilities Officer
Organizational Context
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, is an intergovernmental organization established under UNCLOS to regulate activities in the international seabed. This role, within the Office of Administrative Services (OAS), supports the daily delivery of essential security, safety, facilities, and transportation services for the ISA Secretariat, operating under established procedures and UN Security Management System guidelines.
Job Purpose
The Associate Security and Facilities Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the security, safety, and efficient operation of ISA premises and services. This position supports the implementation of security and safety measures, monitors contracted services, manages facilities, and coordinates transportation. The role is vital for maintaining a secure and functional environment for the Secretariat, supporting staff, delegates, and visitors, and ensuring the smooth execution of ISA's operations, including major annual sessions and official events. The incumbent acts as a key point of contact for routine operational matters, reporting to the Director of Administrative Services.
Responsibilities
The Associate Security and Facilities Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation of security and safety measures, conducting inspections, and supporting emergency preparedness activities. This includes tracking security actions and incident reporting. The role involves monitoring contracted security services, ensuring security equipment functionality, and reporting building maintenance issues. Additionally, the officer arranges official transportation, manages vehicle records and parking, and assists staff with travel security. A key responsibility is supporting the planning and execution of security and logistics for annual sessions and events, including on-site coordination and post-event reviews. The position also entails acting as a daily contact for staff and service providers and preparing routine reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in security, safety, facilities management, or transportation is required. Experience supporting security or logistics for events, working with law enforcement or security providers, and experience within a UN or international organization are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, ability to remain calm in emergencies, discretion, efficiency, persistence, teamwork, collaboration, planning and organizing, time management, and risk assessment.