Associate Security and Facilities Officer

About the role

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is looking for an Associate Security and Facilities Officer to support the day-to-day delivery of security, safety, facilities and transportation services for the Secretariat. The position is based in the Office of Administrative Services (OAS) in Kingston, Jamaica, and works under the direct supervision of the Director, OAS, applying ISA procedures, the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and guidance from the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).

Key responsibilities

• Security and safety: help implement security and safety measures, carry out routine inspections, assist with emergency preparedness and drills, track security risk management measures, and record incidents in the SSIRS.
• Contracted services and facilities: monitor the contracted security provider's performance, check that CCTV, alarms and other security equipment works, and report building maintenance and safety issues to the Host Country agencies.
• Transportation and parking: arrange official transport, keep vehicle records, manage day-to-day parking allocation and assist staff with travel security clearances.
• Annual sessions and events: prepare security, access, accreditation, transportation and parking arrangements, coordinate on site with UNDSS, host country authorities and security providers, and follow up on post-event actions.
• Coordination and reporting: act as day-to-day contact for staff and service providers, prepare routine reports and records, and perform other duties assigned by the Director, OAS.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in security management, criminal justice, emergency management, facilities management, public administration, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in security, safety, facilities management, transportation or a related operational field.
• Valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• English at UN Level III (reading, writing, listening and speaking); French is the other working language of the UN Secretariat.
• Desirable: a certificate in security, safety, emergency preparedness or facilities management; experience supporting security or logistics for events; experience with law enforcement, emergency services or security providers; experience in a UN or other international organization.

The appointment is for a fixed period of 2 years, renewable subject to availability of the post, funds and satisfactory performance. It is a national professional position open only to Jamaican nationals or nationals of other CARICOM Member States. Evaluation may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.