Background

 
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

 
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 
The Field Security Associate reports to the Area Security Advisor, Assists the Area security Advisor in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country/region of assignment, maintains the Security Plan, including updating staff lists, reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness, ensuring residential (Residential Security Measures – RSM) and office safety & security preparedness and successfully deliver the security operation services to the UN SMS agencies in Pakistan.

 
Duties and Responsibilities

 1. Assists the Area security Advisor in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:

  • 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 and other non-State actors 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 by the Area security Advisor.
  • Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the Area security Advisor, as required.
  • Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
  • May be requested to provide technical assistance at ASMT meetings, in the absence of the Area security Advisor.
2. Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
  • Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
  • Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

3. Assists the Area security Advisor in monitoring compliance with Security Risk Management (SRM) established for the duty station.  Also assists with the compilation of data required for the (SRM) Self-Assessment Programme;

  • Develop and manage the security incidents reports.
  • Ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information, data etc.

4. Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Area security Advisor:

  • Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.
  • Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Measures – RSM) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
  • Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
  • Administers a pass and ID system;
  • Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
5. Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required: Provides general administrative assistance to the Area security Advisor:
Competencies
  • Prepare security briefing notes.
  • Prepare training material.
  • Disseminate email to the UNAFPOs for the training nomination etc. 
  • providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. 
  • Conducts security briefings
  • 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.
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Competencies:

Planning and Organizing: Basic knowledge of work 
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to plan
  • Coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. 
  • Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. 
  • Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
Creativity: Basic research and analysis
  • Ability to actively seek to improve services.
  • Offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs.
  • Promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.
Teamwork: Basic research and analysis
  • Proven interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural.
  • Multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Communication: Demonstration 
  • Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. 
  • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.  
  • Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. 
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Security Services Basic knowledge of work
  • Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management.
  • Plan and coordinate security activities.
Administration & Operations Basic knowledge of work
  • Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license 
Security risk management Basic research and analysis
  • Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans

 
Required Skills and Experience

 
Education:
  • Higher Secondary education with minimum 6 years of experience. OR Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years of experience
Experience:
  • At least 6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work with higher secondary education. At least 3 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work with bachelor’s degree. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.  
  • Fluency in the English and national language of the duty station.
  • Knowledge of Communication equipment, VHF radio operation; 
  • Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered as an asset; 
  • Knowledge of host country safety codes;
  • Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); 
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license 
  • Ability to travel
  • Physically fit
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please make sure to fill all the sections in the application form properly and the information provided should be complete and updated before submission of application form.  

“Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next phase of recruitment and will be disqualified.”

Disclaimer

 

 
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.

 
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