UNDP Local Security Associate || Apply Now
Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Field Security Specialist (primary supervisor) and the Head of Sub-office Aden (HoSO) Aden (secondary supervisor), the Local Security Associate (LSA) will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management in Southern Yemen.
Duties and Responsibilities of Local Security Associate
1.) 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:
2.)Ensure Security Risk Management (SRM) Compliance
- Ensure that UNDP personnel, offices, residences, and equipment are Security Risk Management (SRM) compliant.
- Ensure that all staff members posted to UNDP in Aden, have completed the BSAFE Training, and / or SAFE course, and that records of certificates are maintained with the HR and Security Unit:
- Provide technical specifications, in consultation with the Senior Field Security Specialist (SFSS) on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc.).
- Monitors the procurement. deployment and functionality of the equipment
3.)Sharing Information/General Assistance
- Provide timely and accurate security advice to all UNDP staff in Aden m
- Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff to the Senior Field Security Specialist, UNDSS, and UNDP HoSO _
- Ensures that UNDP Program staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related information
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is 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:
- Minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field is required.
- Previous experience working in a conflict/post conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
- Previous experience working for a United Nations Organization with knowledge of the UN Security Management System as well as UNDP business, operations and programming cycle and Country Office structure/roles and responsibilities is an asset.
- Formal training in security risk management is an asset.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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