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Sub-Regional Security Specialist

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  • Tunisia
  • Posted 6 months ago

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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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.

The threats against the UN and UNDP require an approach that manages in-country security risks while enabling UNDP’s programming. This necessitates the analysis of threats, the assessment of risks, and the implementation of security risk management measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels. 

UNDP programmes, considering the inter-dependence of economics and development needs of countries, are often formulated in the context of coherent regions, referred to as Regional Bureau. Security support delivery to countries and regions can better be improved with services more closely situated to such regions and countries. UNDP service delivery can be enhanced by having a broader footprint, more responsive, and better-informed interaction with its clients.

Based within the sub-region and reporting to the Regional Security Advisor for Arab States (RSA RBAS) within the BMS Security Office (SO), the Sub-Regional Security Specialist Arab Maghreb (SRSS Arab Maghreb) will focus on providing support and advice to UNDP Resident Representatives, Deputy Resident Representatives and other units, programme, and project managers in the sub-region regarding the safety and security of UNDP personnel, eligible family members, assets, and operations. The incumbent will liaise directly with Resident Representatives in country, with security accountability and responsibility on security related issues. 

Through a keen understanding of the UNSMS and UNDP security policy, its interpretation, and the application of security best practices, the SRSS Arab Maghreb ensures that security enables safe UNDP programme delivery and activities. S/he will also provide field security support to Country Offices as and when required. S/he will carry out the activities listed below to facilitate the safety and security of UNDP personnel within the context of UNDP’s development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS’ mandate and role, and working within the UNSMS and UNDP security policy and framework.

The SRSS Arab Maghreb, based in Tunis, Tunisia will directly support CO programmatic and operational issues regarding security in Arab Maghreb and Djibouti, in this regard each CO should be visited regularly. Additionally, the SRSS Arab Maghreb will provide focused security coverage initially to countries with heightened security concerns and with significant programmatic activity. The SRSS Arab Maghreb will also be the first line of UNDP security crisis response in the sub-region as directed by the RSA RBAS and Security Office (SO).

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

 

Duties and Responsibilities
 
The incumbent of the position will directly be supporting CO programmatic and operational issues pertaining to security in Arab Maghreb and Djibouti, particularly the high-risk areas. He/she will provide advisory services on policy guidance and its implementation, comprehension of programme profiles, support in assessing and mitigating risks through the implementation of risk measures and fostering a security culture through learning. The incumbent’s support will ensure continuous facilitation of safety and security of UNDP personnel, enabling safe UNDP programme delivery and activities within the context of UNDP’s development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS’ mandate, and working within the UNSMS and UNDP security policy and framework.

Security Advisory and Policy Guidance:
  • Advises UNDP Resident Representatives at the country level on security matters including their security responsibilities and keeps them updated on security management issues;
  • Provides advice, support, and guidance to UNDP actors within the UNDP Security Framework of Accountability on security matters as well as the implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to policy development and knowledge management; including the review of UNSMS and UNDP security policies and guidelines and sharing of best practices; 
Security Risk Management (SRM):
  • Reviews the impact of security factors on UNDP programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on security; 
  • Participates in programme planning and ensure security is embedded as a core component of all programmes and activities, and resourced from the start of all planning processes and throughout the programming cycle and facilitates the mainstreaming of security;
  • Contributes to UNSMS wide SRM processes in designated/security areas;
  • Conducts ad hoc SRM processes for UNDP-specific programmes, activities, and surveys for premises;
  • Supports the implementation of people-centered SRM approaches where security assessments and resultant security measures and procedures are guided by a nuanced evaluation of specific threats or vulnerabilities or personnel supporting diversity and inclusion.
Security Planning and Support to Business Continuity:
  • Contributes to the formulation of the country/area security plans taking into consideration particular needs of the UNDP, UNV and UNCDF offices, programme or personnel including coordinating regional contingency plans and the implementation of country/area security plans; 
  • Supports efforts to develop, test, and implement sound business continuity planning within the region; including the use of simulation exercises to ensure that relevant plans and policies are practiced, and gaps identified and addressed. 

Security Compliance and Information Management:

  • Facilitates the implementation of SRM measures including recommending financial allocations to country offices for security-related matters;
  • Conduct security compliance evaluations to assess the levels of compliance of UNDP offices and determine what support the BMS/SO might provide to support the implementation of security risk management requirements.
  • Monitors and reports on compliance and non-compliance with security policies, practices, procedures, and approved SRM measures.
  • Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant security information for UNDP senior management within the region and to the Director of Security; 
  • Promotes information exchange with UNDSS, and other organizations to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements. 
  • Monitors regional/international events and information sources to assess their security-related trends and implications on UNDP operations and personnel.

Security Management and Support:

  • Undertake regular security assistance missions to countries within the sub-region to support the implementation of security requirements by offices, programmes and projects, address specific security issues, perform security assessments on offices and residences etc.
  • Proactively anticipates potential escalation in situation in countries and serve as the BMS/SO’s first-line of crisis response in the sub-region.
  • On behalf of the Security Director, and in close coordination with UNDSS, conducts security assessments and provides security clearance for UNDP premises and common premises managed by UNDP 
  • Support the implementation of physical security/SRM measures for UNDP premises and when delegated to undertake task, ensure security management oversight of common premises when present in country and premise
  • In support of UNDP, UNV or UNCDF, deploys within the region or globally as required and as determined and decided by BMS/SO 
  • When assigned, actively represents the security needs of UNDP, UNV and UNCDF in relevant working groups and other UNDP specific fora;
  • Coordinates participation/attendance in the security cell and SMT with UNDSS and the Resident Representative at the designated area as applicable;
  • Provides advice, briefings, and training to personnel;
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to country level security personnel; 
Competencies

Core Competencies – UNDP Core Competencies can be found here.

  • Achieve Results – LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact  
  • Think Innovatively – LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems  
  • Learn Continuously – LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
  • Adapt with Agility – LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands  
  • Act with Determination – LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results 
  • Engage and Partner – LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion – LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy – Strategic Thinking:
  • Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions;
  • Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.

Business Direction & Strategy – Business Acumen:

  • Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.

Business Management – Risk Management:

  • Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Business Management – Communication:

  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
  • Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels 
Security Services – Security advice, planning & coordination:
  • Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities
Security Services – Security crisis management & response:
  • Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events
Security Services – Security training:
  • Ability to design, contribute to, and/or facilitate meaningful security training programmes/courses
     
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or Equivalent), preferably in risk management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other social sciences, management, or a related security field. Or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
Experience:
  • A minimum of seven (7) years (with master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional work experience in Security Risk Management, security experience gained in an operational environment in public or private service in such areas as national security, military or police service or in a corporate environment and/or security analysis is required.
  • Demonstrated experience and In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management practice is required. 
  • Knowledge of and a minimum of 5 years’ international professional experience within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is required.  
  • International experience working in a conflict, natural disaster or crisis environment is an asset; 
  • Experience working in the region is desirable;
  • Knowledge of UNDP operations and programming is desirable;
  • Relevant certifications in security information analysis, security training or hostage incident management is desirable.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required. 
  • Working knowledge of French desirable. 
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

 
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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