The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
UNOPS provides project management, procurement and infrastructure services to governments, donors and UN organizations, such as the Government of Haiti, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
UNOPS is currently recruiting for the below position:
Position title: Local Security Assistant
Vacancy code: VA/2015/B5001/6622
Department/office: GPSO, Peace and Security
Duty station: Beledweyne, Somalia
Contract type: Local ICA Support
Contract level: LICA-6
Duration: 6 Months
Application period: 30-Jan-2015 to 12-Feb-2015
Education/Experience
High School Diploma and or Certificate is required, Bachelor's Degree is an asset;
6 years of relevant experience ( with the high school Diploma) or 2 years ( with a Bachelor) in any field of security, the police, military, Intelligence agency or NGO security is required;
Valid recognized driver’s license;
Working knowledge and understanding of communications equipment including computers, radios, telephones, satellite telephones, and faxes;
Experience with UNMAS or other UN/INGO agency will be an advantage
