Background Information - Myanmar
UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as the fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards the elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs, and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Background Information - Job-specific
The Field Security Advisor functions within the framework of the UN Security Management System, under the supervision of the Country Director & Representative, the APR Regional Security Advisor and general guidance of the UNOPS Chief of Security, coordinating directly with the local UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office. The position is responsible for providing effective and efficient security services to enable the safe conduct of local programmes and operations in Myanmar. The incumbent promotes a compliance and client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and UN Security Management System regulations. He/she works closely with and advises all UNOPS MMCO personnel to plan for and resolve security related issues.
Functional Responsibilities
Advisory and technical
Operations
Staff Development
Team management
Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing 1. Advisory and Technical
Provide risk analysis, including security, geo-political, political, legal and financial risks and actionable risk mitigation measures to ensure timely adaptation of operations
Advise the office management team and all Project Managers on all safety and security related matters including the planning and implementation of projects.
In line with the UN Security Management System methodology, policies, and procedures, develop, as required, security risk assessments outlining potential threats, risks levels and recommended mitigation/prevention strategies for office and project operations, taking into consideration relevant and existing assessments;
Provide technical advisory and oversight services to ensure that safety and security is a core component of all programmes at the duty station and that appropriate funding is provided based on actual needs.
2. Operations
Review all new project proposals from a security perspective and provide comments and proposals to ensure security concerns are addressed. Conduct field assessments if deemed necessary.
Maintain close relations with UNDSS and assist UNDSS in performing their overall coordination role providing information and support on issues related to UNOPS.
Develop, adapt, and implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with UN security frameworks.
Propose and control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
Prepare an annual security work plan including budgeting for all aspects of office security ensuring full compliance with UN security management policies, procedures and guidelines; including:
Fire Safety
Security Plan
Implementation of mandatory security mitigation/prevention measures
Residential Security Measures
Revise and update the office Business Continuity Plan from a Security and Safety perspective
Maintain up-to-date database of personnel and their dependents, information and related to UNOPS offices, residences, project sites, focal points, and the warden system for the implementation of the office/operation’s security plan;
Review security arrangements for all operations, maintaining relevant instructions, such as security and evacuation plans for ready access by all parties;
Ensure the smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS personnel and or dependants, managing the implementation of UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and extrication policies, and assuming leadership in the case of declaration of evacuation.
Coordinate personnel when responding to emergencies and alarms.
Develop mechanisms for reporting all security related incidents that may have an impact on UNOPS projects or programmes.
Deliver bi-weekly security briefing presentations and provide latest security and political updates that have a potential to impact UNOPS MMCO staff, assets and operations.
Liaise with and update regularly the UNOPS Chief of Security and/or Regional Security Adviser on the security situation, submitting periodic reports on security issues and performance.
Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events and visits.
Brief all new project managers on security concerns specific to their projects;
Perform security assessments, both routine and exceptional, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for personnel traveling across the area of operation.
Manage and perform daily monitoring, taking necessary action when required, and generate reports as needed.
Maintain accurate multi-sourced country records on current and projected security issues (assessments, security plans, etc.) and brief necessary staff across the region when required;
Monitor and facilitate personnel adherence to, and compliance with, the various UNDSS advisories, in particular: directions related to warden systems; mandatory mitigation/prevention measures and mandatory security training);
Ensure that appropriate and effective coordination is maintained with other UN security officers and other regional security services to facilitate seamless implementation of the security arrangements across the respective business unit/office.
Determine, manage and account for the use of security equipment including security communications equipment.
3. Staff Development
In Coordination with UNDSS, develop and deliver staff development and training programmes for UNOPS personnel and security focal points, including on Security Risk Assessments within the area of operation.
Ensure that all UNOPS personnel receive briefings upon initial arrival, local security training as necessitated by changes in the security environment, and are kept informed of matters affecting their security;
Maintain up-to-date instructions and training for personnel on implementation of the security plan, including required precautions, comprehensive listing of emergency supplies, and guidance on action taken during emergencies, including natural disasters and political crises
In Coordination with UNDSS, provide heightened security awareness training to personnel, beyond the required security and emergency procedures, if necessary.
4. Team Management
Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices. 5. Knowledge building and Knowledge sharing
Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for Business Unit personnel on Security related topics.
Lead and conduct initiatives on capacity development and knowledge building for Security personnel, including network development, plans, learning plans and activities, procurement practice information and best practice benchmarking.
Oversee team’s contributions to Security knowledge networks and communities of practice including collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in Security.
Guide team’s collection of feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively
Impact of ResultsEducation
Work Experience
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment (Staff)
Contract level: P3 (ICS10)
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
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Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. This position is part-time, equivalent to 80% of a full-time workload. This translates to working 4 days per week. Entitlements such as benefits and leave are prorated based on this percentage of effort.