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 primary mission of the Security Guard is to contribute to providing protection for the UN international and national staff, and visitors while being in the UN House, and to protect the facilities and equipment of the UN Funds, Agencies and Programmes located in the UN House, from damage or loss due to fire, violent attack, theft or any other threat. The Security Guard has to act as an early warning signal to the UN Designated Official and UN Security Adviser, and to cooperate with the National Security guards, provided by the government, on provision of necessary security measures.
Scope of Work
- Provide safety and security services for the UN in Armenia
- Manage access control at the UN Common Premises
- Monitor various safety, security and communications systems at the UN House and its premises
- Security Guard will maintain a high standard of professionalism while on duty. Security Guard will be polite and courteous in the performance of their duties. They will not use abusive language, be late for work, or be negligent.
- Security Guard will not act in any manner detrimental to the reputation of the team of the United Nations.
- Security Guard will be firm, yet courteous, efficient, and tactful at all times while in the performance of their duties. They will never engage in arguments with any person and will refer disagreements and misunderstandings on security matters to the UN Security Adviser.
- Security Guard will continuously conduct non-routine inspections around the UN premises (inside and outside of the UN House territory), parking lot, different areas within the UN House and immediately report of any unusual incident or circumstances, or emergency situations to the UN Security Adviser.
- Security Guard will intercept, identify and make the proper log entries for visitors and other appropriate persons to the UN House.
- Security Guard will conduct inspection of all cars using undercarriage mirrors and visitors using metal detectors, and issue appropriate access control identification badges.
- Security Guard must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the UN House emergency action plan (fire, intruder, bomb, etc).
- Security Guard must timely respond to vital supply systems operations, i.e. Emergency Generators, Electricity Supply, Water-Supply/Water-Tanks, etc. Organization of basic training in emergency action response will be the responsibility of Security Adviser and Local Security Associate.
- Security Guard will control access to the UN House facilities, protect life, maintain order, resist attacks against the UN House, UN personnel, visitors, and dependents and resist any other form or violent attacks against it.
Zone of Responsibility:
The zone of responsibility of the Security Guard includes:
- The UN House.
- The UN premises within the boundaries of the delimitating fence and its vicinity on all sides vitally important for proper functioning of the UN Office.
- Area assigned for the parking of vehicles in the UN premises.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the UN House.
Institutional Arrangement
The Security Guard reports to the UNDP Operations Manager, under the overall guidance of the UN Security Adviser relating to security matters.
Competencies
Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Security Services (Security incident management and monitoring)
- Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events
Security Services (Security policy awareness and implementation)
- Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Security Services (Security risk management)
- Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans
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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is required.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a security, safety, and/or other related discipline. Military or Law enforcement service would be desirable but is not a requirement.
Required skills:
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, e-mail, etc.) is a requirement.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team and process.
- Previous relevant work experience with International Organizations/Embassies is desirable.
- Experience in the use of radio communications systems is desirable.
- Ability to work on the night duty shifts.
Required Language(s)
- Fluency in Armenian. Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
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.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
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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