Applications are being accepted for qualified applicants in the department of UN-WHO to fill the vacant post published in the daily newspaper of Classified Source on the date of 25 October, 2023.
UN-WHO
Date Posted:
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25 October, 2023
Department:
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UN-WHO
Category | Sector
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Government
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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07 November, 2023
Vacant Positions: Local Security Assistant
LOCAL SECURITY ASSISTANT
Currently, the UN-WHO Islamabad is searching for a Local Security Assistant.
Job Description: WHO – Local Security Assistant
Purpose of the position is to support the country office and the Field Security Officer (FSO) in gathering information and in analyzing the overall security situation in his/her place of assignment; and make appropriate recommendations. Act as security focal point at duty station; coordinate, monitor and initiate actions related to security management.
Under the direction supervision of Security Focal Point (as 1st level supervisor) and overall supervision by the FSO for Pakistan in coordination with WHO Representative and Operations Officer, the incumbent will provide administrative support and guidance for accessing inaccessible areas of the WHO Programmes and make random visits to various regions to obtain information affecting program implementation, staff and non-staff security thus enabling access for better program delivery.
The incumbent plans and performs day-to-day routine tasks independently. Complex issues or deviations from established procedures are discussed and resolved with supervisor and the FSO. Some judgment is involved to determine appropriate methods to handle the various safety and security issues and to adapt established practices to assigned work.
Within the framework of WHO’s Security Management Structure, the duties are:
Collect, update and disseminate information regarding the security of respective WHO sub-office, as well as all WHO staff and non-staff, including SOPs, security advisories, staff lists.
Conduct preliminary assessment of Security Risk Management measures (SRM) respective WHO sub office; as well as the “threat assessment” of inaccessible locations required for the programme activities; submit findings to FSO for final assessment and implementation of precautionary and mitigation measures.
Report security incidents affecting concerned WHO office, WHO staff and non-staff, and WHO assets on a 24-hour basis. Respond to staff security emergencies, including follow up on arrests and detention of WHO staffs and eligible dependents in line with SOPs.
Participate in organizing and delivering security briefings, training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and radio communication for WHO sub-office staff and non-staff. Provide security orientation to newly assigned staff members as instructed by the FSO and in coordination with UNDSS.
Support the operations and management of the WHO Security Contingency Plans as well as the WHO Warden System, including the conduct of exercises, and administer the Emergency Communications System.
Monitor adherence to UN Security Management System procedures and practice, including SRM and RSM compliance. Monitor existing security measures for the safeguarding of staff, visitors, WHO property and premises, as well as the emergency evacuation plans and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
Establish and maintain effective relations, cooperation and liaison with local authorities and UN security cell members on issues of security.
Timely initiate and finalize action for security clearance for internal and external travel of staff and visitors.
Provide general administrative assistance to the Field Security Officer, attend Security Cell Meetings and Security Briefings in AOR.
Perform other security related tasks as deemed necessary.
Before the Closing Date how to apply: 07 November, 2023, interested candidates should submit their CVs (necessary documents as per the attached adverts). In the subject line of the job application, the applicant must explicitly state the job title. UN-WHO ensures that all equally competent male and female candidates, including physically handicapped individuals, are given the same opportunity.
