FAO Afghanistan is investing across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan in resilience reinforcing actions that focus on protecting agriculture livelihoods and local ecosystems, boosting local production of nutritious foods and cash-incomes, and safeguarding critical agriculture sectoral development gains achieved over the past couple of decades through revitalizing rural markets and economy. In particular, FAO provides a combination of humanitarian and basic needs/non-humanitarian assistance to female and male farmers and herders across Afghanistan in the agriculture, livestock, irrigation and natural resources sub-sectors through its projects and programs, as described in the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) and the United Nations Strategic Framework for Afghanistan (UNSFA) 2023-2025, specifically under UNSFA Priority 2 Economic Opportunities and Resilient Livelihoods.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR) or Deputy FAO Representative (DFAOR) in Afghanistan. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Field Security Officer and the overall guidance of the Security Specialist. The direct supervisor or as assigned, will be responsible for all day-to-day supervision, technical guidance and the performance evaluation.

Technical Focus

Provision of security services to the FAO premise.

Tasks and responsibilities

Fleet Management:

•    Patrol and maintain security of office premises and grounds including overnight guards duties as required; reporting any irregularities;
•    Access control admission of visitors by properly checking their Identity cards;
•    Respond to emergencies affecting safety of the premises and notify direct supervisor;
•    Open and close the office building during the working hours;
•    Check to make sure that all office equipment, lights etc. are working properly and turn them off after working hours;
•    Attend radio calls, take messages and keep track of all road missions;
•    Keep record of incoming/outgoing messages;
•    Maintain and keep track of communications with field missions;
•    Maintain update directives and security personnel lists;
•    Assist in ensuring that all VHF and HF radios are in good working condition;
•    Liaise with LSA/Security unit on a daily basis regarding radio room activities;
•    Liaise as necessary with the Head of Regional Office, Local Security Assistant, DfPS (if deployed to the office), police authorities, fire service and other emergency services;
•    Report for duty as and when necessary (on call);
•    To receive incoming document with the observance of the safety measures and should be carefully examined, when necessary by metal detector;
•    To receive visitors and incoming telephone calls and ensure that the correct messages are taken and delivered to appropriate staff member;
•    Ensure that the security guidelines and recommendations are being properly followed by staff;
•    Perform any other duties as required. 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements    

•    Minimum of a Secondary School Qualification;
•    A minimum of five (4) years relevant work experience with the UN or an International Organization; 
•    Limited knowledge of English (intermediate level B, both spoken and written) language;
•    Excellent knowledge of local languages (Pashto and Dari), both spoken and written;
•    National of Afghanistan

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Good knowledge of premise security requirements and procedures; 
•    Familiar with the use of various security screen equipment and the applicable procedures; 
•    Ability to remain calm and effectively manage and respond during emergency situations/security incidents; 
•    Strong understanding and familiarity with the local context including strong awareness of the relevant security situation; 
•    Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other staff/colleagues from different cultural backgrounds and with relevant counterparts.

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
• If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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