Local Security Associate

The Local Security Associate assists in the implementation and coordination of security and administrative services within the Security Unit, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The role involves monitoring security measures, supporting emergency plans, and collaborating with UN and external partners to maintain office security.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Senior Field Security Associate (SFSA) in day to day monitoring over the security guards deployed at the IOM office.
• Monitor operation of walk-thru device, CCTVs for effective implementation of all joint security measures, perimeter security and access control.
• Support the implementation of all new security measures on advice of the SFSA.
• Organize and maintain adequate office access and egress SOPs; ensure only authorized persons entering IOM premises.
• Conduct interior patrols and fire safety observation when required.
• Report to the SFSA any potential/actual breaches of IOM office security as well as any unusual activity.
• Verify that all relevant security information is conveyed properly and accurately to the SFSA and the appropriate IOM mission staff members by maintaining regular/flash security reports.
• Assist the SFSA in development of a comprehensive working knowledge of the present IOM/UNDSS Memorandum of Understanding related to security protocols.
• Assist the SFSA in conducting security assessments, offering appropriate recommendations, organize and implement evacuation/emergency plans and drills.
• Assist the SFSA in the implementation of designated safety/security contingency plans, procedures and policies under UNDSS and the IOM Security Management System.
• Maintain and assist in networking in support of the security unit with all UN stakeholders, external partners, UN, NGOs and HG security units.
• Assist the SFSA in establishing and updating staff files/lists and organize the Warden System for all IOM staff in Tunisia.
• Assist the SFSA and conduct security briefing for new arrivals or TDYers.
• Assist and support required monitoring of the in-country security situation through reporting of significant incidents on a timely manner.
• Maintain a filing system for the Security Unit with hardcopy and soft copy in IOM security shared folders.
• Keep and update an Inventory List and Tracking System of all IOM Staff Security Unit assets in IOM Tunisia country office.
• Work closely with IOM logistics to ensure that all vehicles are SRM compliant.
• Escort IOM staff on missions according to UNDSS approved SRM IOM SFSA assessment.
• Report to duty during official holidays and after normal working hours to support IOM emergency programs or other work-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Mission or Senior Field Security Associate.

Requirements

• High School degree with five years of relevant security professional experience, or Bachelor's degree in business management, International Relations, or other relevant field from an accredited academic institution with minimum of three years of experience in security, law enforcement, military or police context.
• Added advantage if previous experience in UN/IOM Missions, International Peacekeeping, or International Emergency Missions.
• Experience in organization and operational execution of security management systems private sector or otherwise is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies.
• Previous experience in dealing with UN agencies.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Fluency in French and English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Skills

• Security Management
• Law Enforcement Cooperation
• Security Operations
• Emergency Planning
• Security Monitoring
• UN Security Protocols
• International Peacekeeping Experience
• Security Risk Assessment
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Bilingual Communication
• French Language
• English Language
• Arabic Language
• Security Administration

Languages

French, English, Arabic