Background

The Department of Safety and Security is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the security programmes and activities of the United Nations System.
 

The Security Operations Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations, provide professional client-oriented security support service, monitor and actively support UN personnel movement, monitor all sources of information on security incidents and maintain and exercise the Security Communications Systems in the Jerusalem Security Operations Center (JSOC) in Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territory and Jerusalem (IoPtJ).
 

The Security Operations Assistant works under Chief SIOC and is supervised by a SIOC Operations Officer in maintaining visibility of UN personnel in the Security Areas, conducts headcounts and ensures operations are conducted efficiently and professionally. In cases of emergency, the Security Operations Assistant maintains communication between the affected UN personnel and the relevant security professionals.

Under the guidance of Chief SIOC and direct supervision by a SIOC Operations Officer, the Security Operations Assistant will undertake the assigned functions in order to ensure successful implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

2)Ensure official movement is monitored in order to provide information about changes in the risk environment and to allow a rapid head count of all UN personnel and those included in SLT agreements.

• Movement is continually and actively monitored.
• Create and maintain accurate Mission Tracking logs of all daily planned movements.
• Initiate and receive VHF radio and telephone calls to clear the start of all missions.
• Continually monitor VHF radio locations and check they match mission plans through routine communications with each mission.
• Advise staff members of incidents that may expose them to elevated risk and advise alternative actions, routes or mission movements.
• Confirm all mission completion and that staff are back in planned locations.
• Maintain security clearance grants through the TRIP System under FSCO guidance.

3)Monitor all sources of information including the media for reports of security incidents.

• Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCOs) are alerted to significant incidents in their Security Areas.
• Verification and confirmation are sought through for each Security Area.
• Verify that events are logged for use in the Daily Security Report.
• Preparing media press brief on daily bases.

4)Maintain a log of all verified security incidents.

• The database of security incidents is continually updated.
• Accurate figures, statistics and reports are available from the database upon request.

5)Maintain and exercise the Security Communications Systems, including VHF radio system.

• The Everbridge SMS database file is continually updated using input from FSAs.
• The Security Communications System list of call signs is continually updated using input from FSAs.
• The Radio Checks are conducted.
• Radio Check Compliance Sheets are completed and provided to FSCOs.

The incumbent performs any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core:

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           
 

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:   

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
 

Engage and Partner:  

  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships                

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• High school diploma is required OR
• Bachelor’s degree in management, Communications, Public Management or related fields is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years with a high school diploma or 2 years with Bachelor's degree work experience in security, education, administrative, operations management, logistics, customer Service/help desk, linguistics or other similar fields.

Required skills

• Computer-based tools (MS Office Suite and other computer- based, web, and smartphone applications) are essential.
• Ability to work on a rotational shift basis that includes nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Experience with VHF radio station systems is required.

Desired skills:

• Prior work experience within the UN system or international organizations is desirable.
• Prior work experience in security is desirable.
• Experience with managing Bulk SMS communications systems is desirable.
• Experience with managing Internet-based communications systems is desirable.

Ability to drive within the West Bank and Jerusalem is desirable

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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. 

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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