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Office/Unit/Project Description

• The overall mandate of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is to provide leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the Programmes and activities of the United Nations System.

• Field Security Associate (FSA) will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country.

• Assists in ensuring Residential Security Measures, office safety, and security preparedness.

• Administer, maintain and test UNDSS Field Office Communications Plans and Warden Plans.

• Facilitate security clearances for staff in all UNDSS field offices and in the area of responsibility.

• Provide inputs to assist in the preparation of comprehensive Security Risk Assessments, evaluations, and surveys and advises UN Offices on security measures.

• Ensure appropriate professional liaison with host government agencies, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in UN, and diplomatic missions and municipal/traditional leaders.

• Perform other related duties as required by FSCOs and/or other Senior Security Personnel.

Competencies

Core

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

• Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

• Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

• Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

• Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction & Strategy – Effective Decision Making

• Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise, and resources.

Business Development – Human-cantered Design

• Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.

Business Management- Operations Management

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. & Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms

Ethics – Ethics Advice & Guidance

• Ability to quickly analyse complex fact patterns and provide comprehensive, sensitive, and confidential ethics advice and guidance

External Relations & Advocacy – Intergovernmental affairs

• Knowledge of intergovernmental bodies (General Assembly, ECOSOC, UNDESA, etc.), including respective mandates, ways of working, and negotiation processes

Security Services – Security advice, planning and coordination

• Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities.

Security Services – Physical/premises security design, implementation and management

• Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises.

Job Requirements

• Secondary or Bachelor’s or equivalent education in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management; Management or a relevant field is highly desirable.

• Valid driver’s license.

Min. Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• At least six years experience for Secondary education and 3 years for Bachelor degree holder relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable

Required Skills

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to travel

• Physically Fit

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section

• Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO

• Knowledge of computer applications (MS Office & internet)

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operations

• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English with effective written and oral communication skills

• Fluency in the local language (both oral and written)

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

How to Apply

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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