Background
The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a cost-shared resource established to support the safety and security of personnel, premises, assets and operations working for various organizations covered by the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS). The SOC monitors, facilitates and coordinates the communications of data and voice messages using the security communications system (SCS) within Zambia. Additionally, responsibilities can include maintaining administrative data supporting security communications, such as aggregating contact information for UNSMS personnel, offices, and emergency services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the SOC Clerks.Competencies
Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision makingBusiness 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 UNDPBusiness Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making
Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority area of expertise and resourcesBusiness Development - Integration within the UN
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 Entrepreneurial ThinkingSecurity Services - Security risk management
Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plansSecurity Services Security advice, planning and coordination
Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activitiesSecurity Services - Security incident management & monitoring
Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/eventsSecurity Services - Security information management
Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendationsRequired Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary education required. University degree (bachelor’s) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a relevant field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement Technical telecommunications and/or related disciplines (computer science, engineering) is desiredExperience:
Minimum of 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible experience in operational communications required Experience in computer skills and information management/processing; Experience with radio, satellite and web-based communications. Excellent analytical and communication skills/experience Prior working experience within the UN system, an international organization or an international NGO . Experience supervising small and medium-sized teams is required, including developing workplans, and providing feedback on performance for individual team members. . Possession of a valid Zambia’s driver's license and demonstrated ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle independently. Proven experience in interacting with a broad range of clients is required. Solid experience in computer skills and information management/processing. Demonstrated ability to deliver safety and security training as directed by the most senior security professional. Experience with radio, satellite and web-based communications.Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
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