LOCAL SECURITY ASSISTANT (LSA) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY)
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDSS mission, vision and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported
- Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems
- Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
- Familiarity with Police and Military administration would be an asset
- Familiar with UN operations and procedures for Safety and Security.
- Able to respond to safety and security operational needs expediently
- Able to assume administrative duties to support DSS operations
- Able to work under pressure and long hours
- Able to take initiatives and work independently within overall team.
- Able to motivate others.
- Holds a valid national driving license and more than 5 years of driving experience with a good record.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, communication and desk-top publishing skills; Ability to work in a team, meet management schedules and produce high quality results
- Fluency in the working language (English), written and spoken are compulsory
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel (finance, inventory tables), Powerpoint, Access and internet applications are compulsory.
- Familiar with electronic and communication devices: GPS, Satellite phone, Radio
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
- Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- 3-5 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills and Requirements:
- Knowledge of HF and VHF/UHF radio operation;
- Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
- Knowledge of host country safety codes;
- Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel
- Physically fit
Application Deadline: 26-May-10