Field Security Assistant (Open to all applicants)

Background

The United Nations Organizations in Myanmar seek to recruit a Field Security Assistant (FSA) for        Security Area Shan state of Myanmar.

This position is temporarily based in Taunggyi. The selected staff member will be required to work in Taunggyi upon initial appointment and is expected to relocate to Lashio once the official announcement is made.

Under the supervision of the UN Chief Security Adviser for Myanmar, Deputy Security Adviser, the FSA advises the Area Security Coordinator (ASC) and supports the implementation of all measure for safety and security of personnel, assets are implemented as recommended and approved in the SRM. This includes preparing security risk management documents, advising on compliance, updating security plans, and sharing security-information with UNDSS and with personnel in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.)    Security Information Management and Liaison: 

• Assists the CSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country and in updating the Security Risk Management documents for the area;
• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
• Liaises with other humanitarian stakeholders such as NGOs and UN-implementing partners on relevant security and safety information, within the “Saving lives Together”-framework.
• 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 by the CSA/DSA;
• Briefs and informs the ASC and the ASMT on Security and safety in the respective area and forwards Host Country Security and safety information to the CSA/ASC. Provides technical assistance at SMT meetings;

2.)    Security Planning:

• Assists the Area Security Coordinator and Area Security Management Team in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating lists of personnel 
• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Area Security Plan
• Supports the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

3.)    Compliance:

• Assists ASC, DSA and CSA in monitoring compliance with the approved Security Risk Management measures and recommendations approved for the duty station.

4.) Reporting:

• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN personnel,  assets and programmes and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as, but not limited to, the Security Incident Report and the Quarterly Incident Report.

5.) Briefings and training:

• Provides support in organizing and conducting security training courses , and conducts security orientation briefings to newly assigned members of personnel, including their dependents. Conducts   security briefings, as required.

6.) Other assistance to the Chief Security Advisor:

• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities; Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
• Maintains liaison with guard force companies and other UN-security contractors and reports on shortfalls 
• Conducts security surveys and provides advice on Residential Security Measures - RSM of UN international personnel, as well as on latest safety and security trends and threats to members of personnel

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
• Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
• Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

People Management:

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Technical   

• Reporting: Narrating in detail security and safety incident and follow up on those incidents
• Planning: Develop area security plans based on scenarios 

Function    

• Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both though written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience, Ability to manage communication internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.  
• Gender sensitivity: Include gender consideration in security risk assessment and security planning and provide gender specific security and safety advice

Business Development    

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

Business Management

• Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively. managing risks.

Security Services 

• Security advice, planning and coordination Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities.
• Security risk management: Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans.
• Security crisis management & response: Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events.
• 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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary School certificate with 5 years of experience in safety or security, law enforcement, or related area such as security information acquisition, emergency services or similar or a bachelor’s degree with 2 years od experience in the field indicated above

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Prior experience working with the UN system, international NGO, or within an international humanitarian or development setting is an asset.
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection of assets and security-related information acquisition is an asset.
• Good knowledge of computer applications (MS Office, Excel, and power point, messaging services and internet);
• Knowledge of host country security- and safety laws is an  asset.
• Possesses a valid drivers’ license for cars (<3.5t) and able to drive manual UN vehicles
• Physically fit,able and willing to travel within the country. International travel may be required occasionally.
• SSAFE training is desirable.

Required Languages:

• Full working knowledge in English and Myanmar (Burmese) both oral and written

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

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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