Офіс ООН з координації гуманітарних питань оголошує конкурс на заміщення вакансії Local Security Associate.

Background

UNOCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. UNOCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.Under the guidance and supervision of a Field Coordination Officer in the respective duty station, Local Security Associate works in close collaboration with the UNOCHA Operations, personnel in the CO and staff in the region to share information and resolve security-related issues. In addition, works closely with UNDSS and other relevant security counterparts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

1) Assists 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 Field Security Specialist;
• Communicates information on security to the UNOCHA management and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the Field Coordination Officer, as required;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at SC, SMT (ASMT) meetings, in the absence of the Field Coordination Officer.

2) Assists in maintaining the Security Plan and security SOP, including updating staff lists:

• Provides inputs to the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan for the area;
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required;
• Assists with developing, updating and implementation of Security SOP;
• Provides security inputs for BCP development and testing.

3) Assists the Field Coordination Officer in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station. Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme (UN MSM) and with the reporting on UN MSM implementation. Assists with/Conducts the SRA for UNOCHA premises and events.

4) Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UNOCHA staff, offices and assets in the area, and prepares initial draft of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.

5) Provides overall assistance to the Field Coordination Officer:

• Prepares and maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Provides requested Administrative and Logistical support;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country/area and de-facto security authorities.

6) Provides support to enhancing security awareness:

• Organizes and conducts training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
• Provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members;
• Conducts security briefings, as required.

7) Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Field Coordination Officer such as:

• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Measures — RSM) of UNOCHA international personnel, 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 UNOCHA offices and residences in the area;
• Assists in implementation of Pass and ID system for UNOCHA personnel in the area, as required.

Competencies

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

Delivery

Ability to get things done

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Technical/Functional 

Primary 

Security & Safety (General)

Knowledge of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and UNDP’s role in addressing security issues

Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

Security Policy Management

Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Security Incident Management & Monitoring

Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Secondary 

Security Training

Ability to design, contribute to, and administer meaningful security training programmes/courses

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Team Building

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Quality Assurance

Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to insure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled

Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication)

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Secondary education. University Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• 6 years or 3 years (with Bachelor degree) of relevant experience in security or related field. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable;
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence will be considered as an asset;
• Knowledge of host country safety codes;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
• Solid communication and presentation skills;
• Possession of a valid B- category driver’s license, C- category license and experience in driving armored vehicle will be considered as an asset;
• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Ability to travel and work also in Non-Government controlled areas of Ukraine;
• Physically fit.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken Russian, Ukrainian and English.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION:

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP website, section jobs and apply only:

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=21466&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 27 February 2019.