Background
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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.
Job Purpose and Organizational Context
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
This position is in the UNDSS field office of Renk, South Sudan. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Area Security Adviser, the Field Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the Area of Responsibility.
This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Associate is responsible for the following duties:
- Assists the Area Security Adviser and Field Security Coordination Officer in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR):
- Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of operation.
- Helps 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.
- Communicates information on security issues to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS, as required.
- Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies in Renk.
- Assists in translating the area Security Plan, including updating staff lists for Renk.
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
- Assists with monitoring the implementation of security measures as recommended in the Area Security Risks Management (SRM) process for Renk.
- Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices, and assets and in preparing security reports, such as the Security Incident Report and other Security Assessments.
- Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, as well as providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
- Conduct security briefings for all the staff visiting Renk,
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations and advice on residential security measures of UN staff and the latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
- Establishes and maintains the warden system and keeps updated information on UN offices and residences.
- Administers access control system pass and ID.
- Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the guard force. Provides general administrative assistance:
- Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents.
- Maintains a database of contact details of host country security authorities.
- Arrange appointments, receive visitors, place and screen telephone calls with discretion, and take meeting minutes and notes.
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
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
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
- University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- Seven (7) years of work experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency areas with security responsibilities, in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required,
- Experience in the use of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is required,
- Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable,
- Experience in the use of radio communications systems is desirable,
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency (oral and written) in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
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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Note: 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.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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