Field Security Associate, (Pasto)

United Nations

📍 centro, nariño, Colombia

Full-time Otros Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Associate is responsible for the following duties:

  1. Assists the Regional Security Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AoR:
    • Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of operation;
    • Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation;
    • Communicates information on security issues to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS, as required;
    • Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;