Internal/ External VA: Security Associate, GS-6, Tyre, Lebanon, PN#127282, Temporary Appointment (6 months)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Support 

The overall security situation in Lebanon, especially in South Lebanon, continues to deteriorate with escalating hostilities and cross-border exchanges of fire. The recent mass-casualty attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians and the subsequent IDF response have upended regional stability, directly impacting UNICEF and other UN AFP operations. The ongoing conflict dynamics have led to an increased likelihood of armed conflict between Israel and Lebanon in the next 1-3 months, with the adjacent areas to the Blue Line remaining an active secondary theatre of war. The displacement of the local population from villages along the Blue Line further underscores the volatile and deteriorating security situation in South Lebanon.

Job organizational context: The Field Security Associate (FSA) will be used in a Tyre Field office in South of Litani River (SLR)) and reports to the Chief of Field Office with technical supervision from the Security Specialist in Lebanon Coutry Office.

Purpose for the job: The FSA provides technical, operational, and administrative support to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules and procedures.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Security Planning
• Safety and Security Services
• Security Networking
• Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

For more details on the key tasks, please access the VA and donwload the TOR through this link: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/568313?lApplicationSubSourceID= 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required, preferably 2 of which are within the UN system.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared?_gl=1*1map6ee*_ga*NDYzMTc2OD...

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Fra...

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

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UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

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All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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