Field Security Officer

Since 1950, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has been dedicated to protecting and assisting refugees and displaced people worldwide. Fleeing conflict, persecution, or violence, these individuals require support for their basic rights and well-being. UNHCR helps them access asylum, find lasting solutions like returning home or integrating locally, and address the wider challenges of displacement. UNHCR plays a crucial role in coordinating international efforts to respond to refugee crises and works in partnership with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address the complex challenges faced by displaced populations.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNHCR:

• Make a difference: Contribute to positive change for refugees and displaced people.
• Empower others: Equip youth with essential skills and promote diversity within the team.
• Meaningful career: Find purpose and fulfillment in impactful work.

Job Title: Field Security Coordination Officer
Unit: UNHCR
Job Place: KAKUMA
Deadline: 2 May 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management/security risk management. Security and Safety certification.
• Have a university degree in political science / social sciences and international relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in security and safety certification.

Work Experiences:

• Experience in having established networks with the Host Government or other security actors from previous employment.
• Work Experience supports the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of the Organization.
• Have the ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
• Full-Knowledge of understanding of NGO missions and goals.
• Knowledge of public relations.

Languages:

• Fluency in the English language is Required (both oral and written).

Key Responsibilities Career:

• Responsible for advising and supporting the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR.
• Evaluating existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement.
• Responsible for advising on and assisting in ensuring compliance with standards established through the Security Risk Management process.
• Responsible for assisting and developing plans for evacuation/relocation medical evacuation and other security contingencies.

“The deadline for opportunity is 2, May 2024”

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