1. A Safety Net
Governments normally guarantee the basic human rights and physical security of their
citizens. But when people become refugees this safety net disappears. Refugees fleeing war
or persecution are often in a very vulnerable situation. They have no protection from their
own state - indeed it is often their own government that is threatening to persecute them.
If other countries do not let them in, and do not protect and help them once they are in,
then they may be condemning them to an intolerable situation where their basic rights,
security and, in some cases their lives, are in danger.
The protection of 33.9 million uprooted or stateless people is the core mandate of UNHCR.
The agency does this in several ways: it ensures the basic human rights of uprooted or
stateless people in their countries of asylum or habitual residence end that refugees will
not be returned involuntarily to a country where they could face persecution. Longer term,
the organization helps refugees find appropriate durable solutions to their plight, by
repatriating voluntarily to their homeland, integrating in countries of asylum or resettling
in third countries.
In many countries, UNHCR staff work alongside other partners in a variety of locations
ranging from capital cities to remote camps and border areas. They attempt to promote or
provide legal and physical protection, and minimize the threat of violence - including
sexual assault - which many refugees are subject to, even in countries of asylum. They also
seek to provide at least a minimum of shelter, food, water and medical care in the
immediate aftermath of any refugee exodus, while taking into account the specific needs of
women, children, the elderly and the disabled.
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Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing
security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of
concern
Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place, especially those comprising
Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety
Standards; check for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.
Assist in security assessment missions to the field in coordination with UNDSS/other
agencies; help the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the
security situation.
 Implement security-related projects.
Assist in the monitoring, updating and reporting of security-related events.
Assist in the processing of administrative security issues.
Maintain liaison with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement
agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies.

2. Provide security briefings to UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant
country information and on other issues pertaining to the UN security management system
including, inter alia, the warden system, radio communication procedures, travel
procedures and fire safety.
Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
Undertake other functions as delegated by the supervisor.
Provide security-related advice to the manager and other staff.
„h Advise on security deficiencies.
„h Maintain liaison and build relationships with host nation and interagency counterparts.
Managerial Competencies Functional Competencies
Judgement and Decision Making Analytical Thinking
Empowering and Building Trust Political Awareness
Change Capability and Adaptability
Good understanding of security and defence apparatus.
The incumbent must be highly motivated with strong interest in the humanitarian work,
dynamic, energetic with strong personality to manage work pressure. In addition to
adaptability, flexibility and capacity to work in a team.
MOSS
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4. Emergency Preparednessand Response
UNHCR is often faced with a sudden emergency requiring an immediate response - an
eruption of fighting causing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, perhaps, or a
massive earthquake displacing hundreds of thousands. That means the agency must be able
to rush aid and experts to the affected zone without delay. Providing fleeing civilians with
emergency help is often the first step towards their long-term protection and
rehabilitation.
To prepare for and respond to an emergency, UNHCR has assembled teams of people with a
wide range of key skills who are ready for deployment anywhere in the world at a moment's
notice. The agency has also created emergency stockpiles of non-food aid items in
Copenhagen and Dubai to supplement local aid supplies in areas of need. We have
established long-standing agreements with freight forwarders and logistics companies, and
developed a global network of suppliers, specialist agencies and partners.
This means that at any given time, UNHCR has the capacity to respond to a new emergency
impacting up to 500,000 people. The agency can also mobilize more than 300 trained
personnel within 72 hours. These experts come from its Emergency Response Team (ERT)
roster. UNHCR has also developed mechanisms for the immediate mobilization of financial
resources to help meet the response to an emergency without delay.
To maintain this capacity and preparedness, UNHCR has developed training programmes
that are held at regular intervals. They include the Workshop on Emergency Management,
or WEM, which prepares all volunteers on UNHCR's ERT rosters. This weeklong exercise is
held four times a year for up to 40 people and every effort is made to create the
atmosphere of an actual emergency deployment. The main subjects include team-building,
operations planning, financial and administrative systems, operational partnerships,
communication and negotiation skills, security, coordination and information-sharing,
telecommunications, and humanitarian protection.
UNHCR's eCentre in Tokyo, meanwhile, is helping improve emergency preparedness and
response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region through targeted training and other
capacity-building measures. UNHCR also contributes to inter-agency initiatives to enhance
early warning and preparedness.
LOCAL SECURITY ASSISTANT - CAMP
Location : AMMAN, JORDAN
Application Deadline : 11-Mar-14
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : GS-6

5. Languages Required : Arabic English
R E F E R A F R I E N D A P P L Y N O W
Background
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA), Security Adviser
(SA) or the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the Local Security Assistant assists in the
implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and
security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key function
Assists CSA/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the
security situation in the country;
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
Supports the CSA/SA/FSCO with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards
(MOSS) for the duty station;
Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
Assists in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS)and
office safety, and security preparedness;
Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO
Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the
security situation in the country:
Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or
personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well
as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
Monitoring and follow up on reports of Counter surveillance and hostile reconnaissance
activities with host government authorities.
Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and
verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by
the CSA/SA/FSCO;
Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides
host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the SA, as required;
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
Assists in Host Government Liaison with special focus on Zaatari Refugee camp and North
Jordan locations accommodating refugees such as Azraq, Emirati Camp and Cyber city.
Periodic visits to the North Jordan locations including Zaatari camp and other camps.
Situational update in close coordination with UN Agencies working in Zaatari Camp
Periodic reviews of SRA, Evacuation plan and communication tree etc for Zaatari Camp
SRA and other relevant plans and documents for any other refugee camp in North Jordan
Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security
Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station through the Facility Safety and Security
Surveys for the UN locations in Jordan. Also assists with the compilation of data required for
the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.

6. Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the
preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments
and the Quarterly Incident Report.
Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and
preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts
security briefings, as required.
Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/SA/FSCO:
Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences
(Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest
trends and threats to staff safety and security;
Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices
and residences;
Administers a pass and ID system;
Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in
order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
Assists CSA/SA/FSCO in security related tasks.
Competencies
Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values –
Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity
Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in
crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve
problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas
Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
6 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 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

7. A Regional Safety and Security Advisor
in Jordan.
JOB
from Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014
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Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale is a French Non-Governmental
Organization, non-profit, apolitical and non-religious. Its entire staff is mobilized daily to
cover the basic needs of civilian victims endangered, marginalized or excluded by the
effects of natural disasters, wars and situations of economic collapse. PU-AMI is based in
21 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caucasus and the Caribbean, and
operates in the areas of food security, health, nutrition, rehabilitation of infrastructure,
water and sanitation and economic recovery. PU-AMI results of the merger of two NGOs,
Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale, thus combining experienced teams,
with strong complementary technical expertise in the humanitarian field. Their common
goal is to provide a comprehensive response to population’s in emergency situations and
support their return to independence following a crisis.
As part of our activites, we are looking for a Regional Safety and Securtity Advisor in
Jordan.
The Regional Safety and Security Advisor (RSSA) contributes to reducing the
vulnerability of PU-AMI staff and programs to the threats arising in highly insecure
environments in the Middle East context. The RSSA serves as a technical resource to PU-
AMI missions in the Middle East, providing risk assessment and analysis, security
awareness training, security management technical support, safety and security guidance,
and timely advisory information.
Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, the RSSA is based in Amman, but spends most of
his/her time in mission in the different PU-AMI countries.
The RSSA works closely with the Desk Managers and Logistics Department at HQ level,
the Head of Missions and the Security Focal points on the field.

8. Supporting Field Security Management
Designing and conducting Safety and Security training
Producing Regional Context Analysis and Active Networking
1.Supporting Field Security Management
Provides support to the missions in ensuring that all SMPs are in line with internal PU-
AMI Security Plan template and that all main components of the SMP are in file,
according to the context.
Provides support to the missions in establishing specific procedures to train the staff and
enforce SMPs.
Provides technical support, advice and feedback as each mission develops or revises
Security Management Procedures (SMPs).
Conducts field security assessments examining security management issues related to
staff, assets, offices, residences, field sites, projects and partnerships, and compile reports
with findings and recommendations.
Visits the country missions regularly and/or according to the needs to monitor security
preparedness and security management. Provides a follow-up report with clear findings
and actionable recommendations after each visit.
2.Designing and Conducting Safety & Security Training
Supports each country program team in ensuring that each new employee, visitor and
country staff receives a safety and security briefing by providing a framework for field
security orientations.
Creates and delivers a security training program that reaches a maximum number of
national and international staff. Keep useful records on staff training and report at least
annually on training performed at all levels.
Assists country program offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops
appropriate to security environments.
Assists in recruitment, selection and orientation processes for international and national
security staff.
3.Producing Regional Context Analysis and Active Networking
Provides credible information and contextual analysis of regional security situations and
incidents along with appropriate advice to heads of mission through a monthly report or
on specific demand.
Identifies, creates and maintains a network with NGO/UN and other security specialists
suitable for the region.

9. Facilitate regional NGO security coordination through networking, collaboration and
coordination with humanitarian actors.
How to apply:
Please send your complete application (CV + cover letter) to: recrutement@pu-ami.org