UNDP Field Security Associate (Nationals Only) || Apply Now

The Field Security Associate will also work closely with partners, UN Agencies, technical advisors, experts, and civil society to help implement Regional Project Office activities. S/he will be based in in the assigned Regional Project Office with regular field visits.

Duties and Responsibilities of Field Security Associate

Enable Region Project Office activities:

• Provide security policy guidance and security management support to enable effective project planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
• To protect and minimize the risk to UNDP personnel, project personnel, property and operations in all locations and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout the country.
• Access coordination and support in collaboration with the Area Manager
• Maintain a security network with relevant international and national security counterparts.
• Participate as a member of the Security Cell and ASMT established by UNDSS in country.
• If required, identify options for office and accommodation locations in areas where UNDP Regional Project Office might be expanding.

Security Management:

• Conduct security risk assessments of operations in the districts and provinces where projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk management measure using the SRM document and produce Ad Hoc SRMs for new project sites and locations.
• Assist/provide input to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive security risk assessment of regions to include all locations where UNDP personnel, eligible family members and assets are present.
• Ensure UNDP personnel and equipment are SRM compliant.
• Use and maintain internal communication systems and ensure UNDP communications are integrated into the appropriate UN Security Emergency Communications System.
• Provide advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
• Coordinate with UNDSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP Regional Project Office personnel and eligible family members.

Information Management:

• Provide timely and accurate security advice to the UNDP Management, programme managers, project managers and visiting consultants ensuring cohesiveness of information with UNDP CO Security Unit.
• Immediately report all security-related incidents involving UNDP to the Area Manager and SGLO.
• Ensure that UNDP programme personnel members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security information as required.
• In cooperation with the Area Manager, maintain updated UNDP Regional Project Office personnel lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
• Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts as delegated.

General Security Support:

• In consultation with the Area Manager and SGLO, respond to requests from the DO/UNDSS, UNDP Regional Office and CO to perform UN system-related security tasks. Crisis, incident and post-incident coordination and support in collaboration with the assigned region. The FSA will also undertake road missions with UNDP personnel to operational and project sites while managing various aspects of security measures
• Conduct appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and advise on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions.
• Assist UNDP in developing and implementing office security requirements for sub-offices and offices of UNDP implemented projects.
• Represent UNDP Regional Project Office security interests in any common premises that UNDP occupies ensuring that personnel safety and security are primary considerations.
• Ensure that UNDP premises and international personnel residences are SRM compliant

Security Related Training:

• Provide orientation and training to international and national personnel members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement, such as curfews, and dangerous areas.
• Scheduling and implementing fire safety, first aid, and radio communications training for UNDP personnel
• Participation and supporting facili in UNSMS training for UNDP and partner UN agencies.
• Provide and undertake any other form of security related training

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Required Skills and Experience