L’UNHCR recrute un associé à la sécurité sur le terrain, Guereda, Tchad
Job Title : Field Security Associate
Job Specialization :
Grade : G6
Location : Guerada, Chad
Family/Non-Family :
Job Code : 000237
Location Type :
Hardship Level : E (most hardship)
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) :
Location : Chad, Iriba
Position Number : 10010106
Position Type : Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations :
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Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :
Nature of the Position :
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Guereda and Technical supervison of the Senior Field Security Officer covering the country, the Field Security Associate based in Moissala is a member of the Field Security Unit (FSU) who will support the entire UNHCR operation in terms of security operations but more specifically UNHCR programmes and activities in and around Guereda.
In this capacity She/he will ensure all security requirements are met, including SRM, FSSS, RSM, SOPs, plans etc. She/he directly manages the guard force appointed for the security of the office(s) to ensure service level agreements are met, and takes appropriate remedial actions where/when needed, including through training. Likewise, she/he remains in contact with DPHR in N¿Djamena to ensure the same in camps and during escorts where they are needed. As a potential member of MFTs, she/he ensures that she/he understands perfectly UNHCR programmes and activities, and participates in their planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluations, contributing with her/his security expertise. As a member of the UNSMS security cell, the incumbent also ensures UNHCR¿s perspectives a fully considered when drafting interagency security-related documents.
The incumbent will also establish and maintain a solid network of contacts, including but not limited to country security forces, to contribute on the organizational situation awareness, to ensure immunities and privileges are respected and to ensure that due processes are observed where due, when dealing with UNHCR personnel and assets. She/he will compile weekly security reports to be reviewed by her/his supervision. In the absence of the Senior Field Security Officer, she/he may be delegated to manage the FSU, if the roving Field Security Officer is not available. Because of the sensitivity of the position, the incumbent must know how to handle confidential information, have good judgement, and good communications skills both written and verbal, to allow her/him to treat complex cases appropriately
Living and Working Conditions :
Guerada, is characterized by very basic infrastructure as well as leisure and recreational facilities. Also, very limited health facilities are available locally.
Fresh fruits and vegetables can hardly be found in the local market. The office has established guest houses for the international colleagues, but private accommodation is possible as well though very few meet the established MORSS requirements.
The Office is in the desert with harsh weather conditions, lack of water, and unavailability of basic infrastructure facilities such as roads which impact on timely delivery of quality. humanitarian services to the beneficiaries. The climate is hot, dry and dusty. UN Humanitarian Aviation Services provide regular flights to and from Iriba to other cities in Chad mainly Abéché and N’Djamena.
Operation Scope :
- Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil
- Operation Workforce : 11 – 25
Position Scope :
Workforce to Supervise :
Type of Persons of Concern :
- ☑ Refugees ☐ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees ;
- ☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☐ Returned IDP’s ;
- ☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A.
Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable ;
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments : Excellent knowledge of French and good working knowledge of English is an Asset.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- FS-National Law Enforcement Agency Desirable ;
- FS-National Security Forces Desirable ;
- SO-Presentation skills Desirable ;
- CO-Reporting skills Desirable ;
- FS-Security Analysis Desirable ;
- FS-Security Risk Management Desirable ;
- SO-Networking Desirable ;
- IT-Microsoft Excel Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- First Aid Training Desirable ;
- Security Risk Management Desirable ;
- Psychological first aid Desirable.

















