Local Security Assistant

Job Purpose and Organizational Context: 

Country Office success in its delivery of UN programmes is dependent on ensuring an adequate security framework is in place. The Host Government has primary responsibility for the security and protection of personnel employed by United Nations Security Management System organizations, their eligible family members, and property. The UNDSS Security Office and regional security staff, reinforces and supplements the capacity of the Host Government where needed to enable ongoing delivery of UN programmes, particularly in insecure and unstable environments. Specifically, the security team ensures the integration and mainstreaming of security risk management into Country Office operations, including incorporation of security considerations into the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all country office projects and programmes.

Position Purpose:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA), the Local Security Assistant (LSA) assists in providing support in the implementation of security and safety management in the country of assignment while protecting and minimizing risks to UN personnel, property and operations to enable effective UN programme delivery throughout the country.  

The LSA may interact with other security partners in other UN agencies, national and local security counterparts, counterparts in Diplomatic missions, NGOs, municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders to exchange information and implement security programs.

The position is locally administered by UNDP but is financed centrally by the Local Cost Shared Security Budget (LCSSB).

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

2. Perform assigned activities to support implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and Business Continuity Management, and the UN Security Framework:

3. Assist in monitoring security compliance of UN premises and international staff residences within assigned areas of responsibility:

4. Provide support in keeping UN management and personnel informed on security matters affecting UN programmes, the Country office and its personnel:

Competencies:

Core Competencies:

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results:

Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously

Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility 

Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination 

Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner

Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Language Requirement: 

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. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

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.

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