Security Assistant

About Mine Action Coordination Center of Afghanistan

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Security Advisor and general guidance of the Area Manager in Area Mine Action Center (AMAC), Security Assistant is responsible for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collate and retrieve security information from a wide variety of sources.
• Liaise with UNDSS, UN Agencies, and NGOs on security related matters
• Ability to draft correspondence for the approval of the Security Advisor/AMAC Manager.
• Responsible for the filing system.
• Screen information received on security matters and produce reports as needed.
• Supervise AMAC Radio room operators and oversee AMAC internal Security Systems.
• Supervise security arrangements at the MDD Accreditation Site.
• Assist in providing security technical advice on planning and asset deployment to mine action organizations.

Job Requirements

• Secondary Diploma required; Bachelor degree an asset, with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral as well as written) – Dari and Pashto
• Computer Skills – Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to read maps familiar with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Familiar with the UN Security System, an asset.
• Able to work in a multi-national environment with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure, and to work long hours.
• Must be a self-motivated person, capable of learning new tasks.
• Interested in Afghan politics and current events.
• Must hold a current Driver permit.
• Radio Communications Skill HF and VHF

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria must submit a covering letter along with Personnel History Form (P.11) to: vacancies@macca.org.af or to the address below.

MACCA Office, Charahee Sadarat, beside Alfalah Bank.

The Personnel History Form (P.11) is available at: http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/field/p11.pdf

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Female and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MACCA provides some special considerations for its female staff.

Functional Area

Security/Safety

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