Country Office Security Associate

Under the immediate supervision of the National Security Officer, the Country Office Security Associate (COSA) will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management.  The COSA will support the National Security Officer in the execution of functional security matters.  It is important to note that the COSA is a local national with vocational experience in security who must always conduct his/her functions in close cooperation with UNDSS and under the direct supervision of the National Security Officer.

Assists in implementation of Country Office Security Plan:

• Provide assistance to the CO in the implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework, including ensuring that all UNDP personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans;
• In conjunction with the HR, Procurement (for ICs) and UNV Units, ensure Staff Lists are maintained and regularly provided to UNDSS including details of visiting missions and consultants;
• Maintain Entrance/Exit Check Lists;
• Administer and test the UNDP CO Warden Plan; 
• Facilitate security clearances for staff in all UNDP presences in country, as needed;
• Ensure and the implementation of adequate emergency plans and procedures for responding to  emergencies involving UNDP staff in all project locations/offices;
• Be prepared for 24-hour response to all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff, ensuring coordination with DSS where required.

MOSS/MORSS Compliance:

• Ensure that UNDP personnel, offices, residences and equipment are MOSS/MORSS compliant;
• Ensure that all staff members posted to UNDP have completed the Basic and Advanced Security in The Field Training and that records of certificates are maintained with the HR Unit;
• Provide advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc). Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the same;
• Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and provides advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions as and when required;
• Implement office security measures and procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles) for all UNDP offices and facilities (including project offices).

Threat & Risk Assessment:

• ­Provide inputs to UNDSS to assist in the preparation of comprehensive Security Risk Assessments (Country, Site, Project or Individual specific);
• Under the direction of the National Security Officer, conduct UNDP security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys and advises the CO on security measures for UNDP offices and projects in all locations.

Liaison:

• Ensure appropriate professional liaison with host government agencies and local authorities, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions, and municipal/traditional leaders, in coordination with DSS as required.

Programming:

• Provides advice on relevant security policies and regulations (e.g. MOSS, the Accountability Framework, SOPs and safe and secure practices) to assist decision makers in determining potential effects on UNDP activities;
• Provide security support to UNDP personnel during field missions, leading these missions where necessary to ensure the safety and security of UNDP personnel and operations.

Sharing Information/General Assistance:

• Provide timely and accurate security advice to all staff;
• Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff to the National Security Officer, DRSA, Country Director, UNDSS, and UNDP Security Office;
• Ensures that UNDP Programme staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related information as the situation may require;
• Encourage and exchange of security related information with UNDP project staff;
• Assist in the preparation of UNDP security reports such as the Incident Reports and Weekly Reports;
• Provides substantive support to the CO in collecting and updating information with regards to security issues and communicating them to key interlocutors.
• Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues;
• Takes minutes and/or notes at UNDP Security meetings.
• Assist in implementation of the Business Continuity Management, as required.

Security Training/Briefings:

• Under the direction and oversight of the RSA/DRSA, design and implement security training/briefing packages and learning activities for CO staff and associated personnel to support capacity-building and knowledge-sharing objectives of UNDP.

Maintain the wellbeing of the UNDP premises:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance work of the UNDP premises as requested by the Operations Manager, ensuring that work is carried out safely, and complete records as required;
• Carry out checks on safety equipment, and fire extinguishers.

Other Tasks & Activities:

• Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting UNDP staff and offices;
• Provide briefing to staff and other associated personnel on UN Security Management System and other relevant security matters;
• Represent UNDP at security meetings and provide security advice to the Country Director at the Security Management Team level;
• Perform UNDP SURGE duties in the sub-region under the direction of the RSA/DRSA as required;
• Perform other security-related tasks assigned by the National Security Officer.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the protection of and minimization of risk to, UNDP personnel, property and operations in all locations of the country whilst at the same time enabling UNDP Programme delivery throughout the established project areas.

Core Values:

Integrity:

• An ability to work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations.

Professionalism:

• An ability to work in a calm, competent and committed manner; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Respect for Diversity:

• An ability to work effectively, respectfully, and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives.

Core Competencies:

Communications:

• Clearly and effectively speaks and writes, tailoring language, tone, style and format to different audiences; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; 

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and is willing to learn from others.

Planning & Organizing:

• Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusting priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

Accountability:

• Adheres to organizational rules, regulations and standards; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.

Client Orientation:

• Provides services, support, advice, guidance to internal or external clients, and seeks to see things from their points of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.

Creativity:

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Demonstrates resourcefulness by finding new solutions to address operational or strategic problems.

Commitment to Learning:

• Keeps abreast of new occupational/professional developments; Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; Provides constructive security advisory, training, coaching and feedback for others.

Profile: The successful candidate must have the profile and capacity to be deployed on sub-regional security SURGE tasks if so required by the RSA/DRSA.

Education:

• Secondary Education required. University Degree or equivalent in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a relevant field is highly desirable, but is not a requirement.

Experience:

• At least 7 years relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work (4 years of experience for Bachelor degree holders);
• Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Solid computer skills (MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to travel;
• Physically Fit.

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

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