Security Associate GS-6 ( Temporary Appointment 364 days), #136111, Amman, Jordan Country Office, MENA

Security Associate GS-6 ( Temporary Appointment 364 days), #136111, Amman, Jordan Country Office, MENA UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Amman National GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Speaks Arabic, English Application deadline: March 24, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The UNICEF Jordan Country Office is seeking a Security Associate to provide technical, operational, and administrative support to ensure the safety and security of personnel and their families, as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises and resources. The role involves assisting in security planning, monitoring local security situations, and maintaining communication with local authorities. The candidate will also support training and capacity building for UNICEF personnel regarding security protocols. This position is temporary for 364 days and is based in Amman, Jordan. Candidate Requirements: Completion of secondary education Relevant technical/military/police courses 6 years of experience in a security-related environment Fluency in English and Arabic Experience using Microsoft Office The UNICEF Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, and proactive individual who provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance 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 UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Care The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a leader in the region for the rights of its children. Working closely with the Government of Jordan, civil society, the private sector, and communities, UNICEF Jordan Country Office aims to sustain results achieved for children to date, and strive to further improve policies, national institutions and programmes, for the well-being of every child in Jordan, in line with Jordan's Vision 2025 and the National Human Resources Development Strategy (2016-2025) towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our programmes focus on improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Kingdom, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion, or background. Our main pillars include Child Protection; Education; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Adolescent and Youth Engagement, Health and Nutrition; Social Protection; and Operations. How can you make a difference ? The Security Associate provides technical, operational and administrative assistance 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. Key Functions: 1. Security Planning Support the supervisor administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. Assist the supervisor by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UN Country Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM), Residential Security Measures Guidelines (RSMG), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments. Assist the supervisor in the development of UNICEF routine security documentation including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans. Assist the supervisor in drafting routine security reports/returns including but not limited to Security Incident Reports (SIRs). 2. Safety and Security Services Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks providing regular information and updates to the supervisor relative to on-going and emerging security issues in the country. Assist the supervisor in security activities that support UNICEF staff, premises and operations for all locations where UNICEF personnel and/or eligible family members are present. Provide on-going routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers on behalf of the SO. Under the direct guidance of the supervisor, share information with UNICEF personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNICEF/UN Security Plans. Support the supervisor in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNICEF and the periodic testing of these systems. Support the supervisor in the conduct of all security related contingency exercises particularly relating to administration, communications and logistics. Conduct physical security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures Guideli