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| Job Location: | Badghis, Farah, Ghazni, Ghowr, Herat, Khost, Paktia, Paktika |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Security |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per organization salary scale |
| Vacancy Number: | VAC-16369 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 2 |
| City: | Southeast and West with frequent travels |
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| Organization: | CTG |
| Years of 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 |
| Contract Duration: | |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| 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. |
| Close date: | 2024-10-15 |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing
maximum support to the Government and people of Afghanistan through delivery of projects and
services in line with the government’s national priorities. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO)
serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been
designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO is implementing a number of
projects in a range of sectors including infrastructure (roads, bridges, justice and security, health, and
water supply) development, procurement services, HR services, capacity building, and humanitarian
protection, amongst others, on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan, the international donor
community, and other UN agencies.
The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to the achievement of the development
outcomes sought by the Government of Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient
and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the reconstruction and
development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in
the delivery of AFCO’s services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to significantly
improve the lives of all Afghans in need.
Under the direct supervision of the Field Security Advisor and Senior Project Manager, the LSA is
responsible for supporting the effective and successful field level implementation of the Community
Resilience and Livelihoods (CRL) Project in the area of responsibility. The LSA will provide support to
and oversee the implementation of security risk management for and with the Management
Engineers/their teams and the private contractors in 8 cities and the Regional Operations Officers
working with 6 NGO Facilitating Partners in rural areas. The LSA will promote a client-oriented approach
consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations, resolve security related issues and provide information in
a timely fashion.
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.
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