Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Field Security Specialist (primary supervisor) and the UNDP Head of Sub-Office, the Local Security Assistant (LSA) will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management. The LSA will support the Senior Field Security Specialist in the execution of functional security matters. It is important to note that the LSA is a local national with vocational experience in security who must always conduct his/her functions under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Security Specialist.
Assists in implementation of Country Office Security Plan
- Provide assistance to the CO in the implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework, including ensuring that all UNDP personnel are covered in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR) by relevant Security Plans;
- In conjunction with the HR, ensure Staff Lists are maintained and regularly provided to UNDSS including details of visiting missions and consultants.
- Maintain Entrance/Exit Check Lists as per the access control protocol;
- Administer and test the UNDP CO Warden Plan in his/her AOR;
- Ensure the implementation of adequate emergency plans and procedures for responding to emergencies involving UNDP staff in all project locations/offices in his/her AOR;
- Be prepared for 24-hour response to all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff, ensuring coordination with DSS where required.
SRM Compliance
- Ensure that UNDP personnel, offices, residences and equipment are SRM compliant;
- Ensure that all staff members posted to UNDP in Hodeidah have completed the BSAFE Training, and / or SSAFE course, and that records of certificates are maintained with the HR and Security Unit;
- Provide technical specifications, in consultation with the SFSS on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc.). Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the equipment;
- Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and provide advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions as and when required;
- Implement office security measures and procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles) for all UNDP offices and facilities (including project offices) in his/her AOR.
Threat & Risk Assessment
- Provide inputs for the preparation of comprehensive Security Risk Assessments (Country, Site, Project or Individual specific) through the SFSS to UNDSS
- Under the direction of the SFSS, conduct UNDP security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys and advises the CO on security measures for UNDP offices and projects in all locations.
Liaison
- Ensure appropriate professional liaison with host government agencies and local authorities, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions, and municipal/traditional leaders, in coordination with DSS as required.
Programming
- Provides advice on relevant security policies and regulations (e.g. SRM, the Accountability Framework, SOPs and safe and secure practices) to assist decision makers in determining potential effects on UNDP activities;
- Provide security support to UNDP personnel during field missions, leading these missions where necessary to ensure the safety and security of UNDP personnel and operations.
Sharing Information/General Assistance
- Provide timely and accurate security advice to all staff;
- Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff to the Senior Field Security Specialist, UNDSS, and UNDP Security Office;
- Ensures that UNDP Programme staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related information as the situation may require;
- Encourage and exchange of security related information with UNDP project staff;
- Assist in the preparation of UNDP security reports such as the Incident Reports and Weekly Reports;
- Provides substantive support to the CO in collecting and updating information with regards to security issues and communicating them to key interlocutors.
- Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues;
- Assist in implementation of the Business Continuity Plan, as required.
Security Training/Briefings
- Under the direction and oversight of the SFSS, design and implement security training/briefing packages and learning activities for UNDP staff in Hodeidah and associated personnel to support capacity-building and knowledge-sharing objectives of UNDP
Maintain the Safety & Security of the UNDP premises
- Ensure repairs and maintenance work of all security infrastructure at the UNDP premises, ensuring that work is carried out safely and according to specifications; In collaboration with the building manager, ensure that all civil works and maintenance activities carried out at the UNDP offices are complying to the safety and security protocols to maintain staff safety.
Other Tasks & Activities
- Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting UNDP staff and offices;
- Provide briefing to staff and other associated personnel on UN Security Management System and other relevant security matters;
- Represent UNDP at security meetings;
- Perform other security-related tasks assigned by the SFSS
The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that
- Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
- Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
- Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
- Differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
- Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created;
- Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.
Core Competencies:
Innovation : Ability to make new and useful ideas work
- Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
- Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
- Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
- Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity
Delivery
- Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;
Technical/Functional Competencies:
Integrity
- Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks
Professionalism
- Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Teamwork
- Level 2: Technical Assistance: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Planning and organizing
- Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Client Orientation
- Level 2: Execute & Learn:Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Respect for diversity
- Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Accountability
- Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Education:
- Secondary education required. University Degree or equivalent in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a relevant field is highly desirable, but is not a requirement.
Experience:
- Secondary education with at least 5 years relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work (2 years of experience for bachelor’s degree holders).
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Other:
- Solid computer skills
- Knowledge of the UNSRM system
- Knowledge of UN Communications equipment
- Ability to travel
- Physically fit
Important applicant information
Internally advertised General Service (GS) fixed-term appointment (FTA) positions located in Headquarters are open to GS staff members currently serving in New York/Washington D.C. who hold a UNDP permanent or FTA who are either US Permanent Residents, US citizens or holders of a valid G4 visa at the time of their application and whose G4 visa has been acquired on account of their employment in the UN Systems based in New York or Washington, DC.
Current UNDP GS staff serving outside of HQ must meet the eligibility criteria stated above prior to their application.
Selected candidates who meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria are responsible for their own travel and/or relocation costs
Local recruitment
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
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.
Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension