Local Security Associate

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Damaturu ( Nigeria ) G6 Associate Full-time Locallly Recruited Security and Safety Job Expired 7 Apr 2026 D Hardship Non-Family Danger Popular

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Job Description Background The Department of Safety and Security (DSS) is responsible for providing leadership in security operational supports and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the security programmes and activities of the United Nations System.  The insurgence caused by Boko Haram and other bandits activities widened the scope of UNDSS in Nigeria which has risen to the need to map out data information for effective monitoring of security incidences and proffering solutions to help the United Nations achieve its goal of ensuring security and safety of all its staff, contractors, and stakeholders as deemed necessary. 

As UNDP administers UNDSS staff serving in field locations, the resulting appointments will be offered under UNDP conditions of service. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him /her. UNDSS Nigeria is therefore seeking a Local Security Associate to manage the field office in Damaturu to foster security operations and information management in collaboration with the FSCO and the overall guidance of the CSA. Position Purpose Under the overall guidance of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA), and the direct supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the Local Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the region of assignment. The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at the country level. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the CSA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AoR:  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 in the area of operation; 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 SA; Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the CSA, as required; Maintains regular

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