III. Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Technical Support Services
2. Office Administration
3. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Technical Support services
● Gathers, researches, verifies, and updates security information and data required for:
o Proper analysis of the security situation, including preparedness and risks.
o The development of the Security Plan and the Self-Assessment Programme for the
mandatory mitigation measures.
● Maintains staff lists, and information related to project personnel, residences, project sites, focal
points, and the warden system for implementation of the Office /Operations’ Security Plan;
● Disseminates, relays, exchanges and communicates information regarding the security situation
in the country or areas of responsibility;
● Monitoring of compliance with the required security mitigation measures established at the duty
station;
● Documents and report security incidents affecting Project Staff, Facilitating Partners FPs and
Contractors;
● Attend relevant Security meetings at regional level, record matters arising and provide routine
information to the project team;
● Monitors and supports project teams for compliance with security clearance procedures for all
field movement;
● Conducts basic elements of security briefings to newly arrived staff, as required;
● Provides guidance and advice to personnel on routine security procedures, communication
channels, and focal points;
● Assess, manage, and monitor potential social risks and impacts arising from threats to human
security through personal, communal or interstate conflict, crime and violence;
● Ensure project Security Risk Management SRM measures for projects in the area of
responsibility are cascaded down to and implemented by all persons working on the project;
● Ensure that Facilitating Partners and contractors are in possession of a valid security
management plan and have identified measures for all their personnel to follow on sites;
● Ensure all project Facilitating Partners, contractors and their subcontractors directly adhere to
and implement the project SRM measures;
● Where needed, provide security briefing and instruction to Facilitating Partners and contractors
on project sites on implementation of SRM measures.
● Provide briefings and training to Facilitating Partners and contractor security focal points to
enable them fulfill their responsibilities including implementing and monitoring SRM measures;
● Ensure enhanced levels of internal security communications supported, where preferred, by
Situation Reports (SITREPs) and scheduled meetings with FPs and contractors on SRM issues.
2. Office Administration
● Provides general administrative services for the work area, managing the information flow,
following up on the timeliness of responses for initiatives, correspondence, and queries, with
internal and external stakeholders, including Security Focal Points of FPs and contractors
● Organizes meetings and briefings, arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens
telecommunications, answering queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at
meetings as directed by supervisors.
● Prepares reports, applying technical skills and knowledge in formatting, including input to
quarterly reports by the Head of Project to the World Bank.
● Facilitates emergency communications by operating specialized data-communication equipment,
including satellite telephone, VHF, HF, etc.
● Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files / documents, ensuring the security of
data and other sensitive information.
3. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing
● Organizes, facilitates and/or delivers training and learning initiatives for FPs and contractor
personnel;

IV. Impact of Results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Security Assistant affects the overall
efficiency of the relevant project in relation to security matters, compliance with the UN Security
Management System policies, guidelines and advisories, and the effective delivery of programmes and
projects. Timely and accountable delivery of services, contributes to improved safety and security for
UNOPS personnel and assets and that of the FPs and contractors. This promotes the image of the office
and enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and
project services in the country/region serve.

VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education
Completion of secondary school is required. First University Degree in Business Administration, Public
Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable Relevant certification in security related studies is a distinct advantage.
Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant experience in security or operations’ services is required in national or international, public or corporate organizations, including in the following areas: Incident reporting, security administration support, security communication, telecommunication and warden system.
Prior experience with the UN system or international NGOs is desirable. Proficiency in computers and office software packages Knowledge of Telecommunication (including HF and VHF) Possession of a valid driver’s license is requirement.
Language

Requirements Proficiency in English, Pashto and Dari is required.