UNDP SOC Operations Assistant | Paid Internship || Apply Now
Under the supervision of Security Adviser/FSCO/FSAs and SOC Supervisor Yangon, the SOC Operations Assistant will be responsible for the day to day tracking of UN field missions. S/he will also broadcast security related information originated from either the Security Adviser/FSCO/FSA which could affect operations; keep track of all UN vehicle movements; conduct telephone checks with UN staff as required and more specifically with Wardens and Deputy Wardens; and submit reports to the 24/7 UN Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Yangon.
Duties and Responsibilities of SOC Operations Assistant
Summary of key functions:
- Tracking of UN field missions and movement of personnel on missions
- Providing telecommunications support and advice
- Supports knowledge building/sharing
Function / Expected Results
Tracking of UN field missions and movement of personnel on missions, focusing on the achievement of the following:
- Record and track movement of UN vehicles and staff during field missions.
- Maintain a detailed incident logbook for the daily checks and reports.
- Conduct telephone checks with UN staff members and wardens when requested to do so.
- Performs other security related tasks assigned by the SA/FSCO/FSA.
- Contact agency Security Focal Points regarding matters affecting staff security.
Function / Expected Results
Providing telecommunications support and advice, focusing on the achievement of the following:
- In coordination with the SA/FSCO/FSA, transmit security information to update UN staff in the field on updated security/emergency situation in the areas where they operate.
- Communicate with relevant local Government officials to obtain updated information about a specific area or developing security situation in order to ensure that missions are safe and secure.
- Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact FSCO/FSA, Heads of Agencies and Agency Security Focal Person of concerned Agencies with relevant safety and security information that have potential to impact field missions.
Function / Expected Results
Supports knowledge building/sharing, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Maintain and update national and international staff lists at the duty station
- Monitor security situation in areas where field missions have gone/are located and report all incidents to the FSCO/FSA/SOC immediately.
- Maintain deep knowledge and understanding of geographic conditions of Myanmar.
- Shares information with relevant Agency Heads and Focal Persons as and when necessary.
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- High School education required to perform the duties of the post.
- Technical qualification with focus on telecommunications and/or related disciplines (computer science, engineering) is desirable but not a requirement.
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience including experience in call-center communications is desirable.
- Good knowledge of computer applications (MS Office, internet);
- Experience as Radio Operator, Call agent or related is desirable.
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