Employer: UNDP
Location: Afghanistan , Kabul
Contract Duration: 6 months
Organizational Context of the Post
The duties and responsibilities of the Field Security Specialist (FSS) include the safety and security of all UNDP personnel and their eligible family members, eligible contractors, resources, assets, facilities and programs. Additionally, the FSS will be promoting, enabling and supporting UNESP programme delivery throughout Afghanistan while ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations.
This will be achieved through:
Advising that UNDP security support should feature prominently in the programming process at Country Office level.
Strengthening the security arrangements of UNDP and maintaining a security network with
international and national security personnel, as well as relevant local counterparts.
Assessment missions throughout the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Support to UNDP Programming
Security Risk Management
Security Plan and Business Continuity
Minimum Operating Security Standards
Information Management
Office and Residential Safety and Security
Training
Electoral related security support
1.Programming:
Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the CO management team enabling effective programme planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
Review the impact of current as well as future potential security factors and trends on UNDP planning, programme design and delivery, as well as the possible impact that programme design might have on the stability and security, ensuring that support needs identified, and improvements implemented.
Liaise and coordinate activities with relevant counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP/UNESP personnel as the highest priority.
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.
Maintaining a security network with relevant international and national security counterparts.
Participating as a member of the Security Cell established by UNDSS in country.
If required, identify options for office and accommodation locations in areas where UNDP/UNESP might be expanding.
2.Security Risk Management:
Conduct security risk assessments of operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk management measures.
Assist/provide input to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive security risk assessment of the country to include all locations where UNDP personnel, eligible family members and equipment are present.
3.Security Plan and Business Continuity:
Provide inputs to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security framework.
Provide input and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Security Management Policies and Procedures.
See that all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan being prepared by UNDSS.
Provide inputs into updating the UNDP/UNESP component within the country-specific security and contingency plans.
Update the UNDP/UNESP warden system, train UNDP/UNESP wardens and follow up on their specific needs accordingly for both international and national personnel.
Provide security related contributions to the CO Business Continuity Plan.
Take necessary action to secure security clearances for all UNDP personnel travelling in security phase areas.
4.Minimum Operating Security Standards:
Ensure UNDP personnel and equipment are MOSS compliant.
Ensure that personnel members are provided with; and proficient in the use of, safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
Use and maintain internal communication systems and ensure UNDP communications are integrated into the appropriate UN Security Emergency Communications System.
Provide advice on selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc.).
Provide advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
Coordinate with UNDSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP/UNESP personnel and eligible family members.
5.Information Management:
Provide timely and accurate security advice to the UNDP Management, programme managers, project managers and visiting consultants.
Immediately report all security-related incidents involving UNDP to the UNDSS and SRSS.
Ensure that UNDP programme personnel members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security information as required.
In cooperation with the HR unit, maintain updated UNDP/UNESP personnel lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
In coordination with UNDSS in-country, conduct investigations of death of a personnel/family member under suspicious and unclear circumstances.
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts as delegated.
6.Office and Residential Security:
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.
Establish and implement access control mechanisms (visitor/vehicle screening) as necessary for UNDP and project offices based on the security phase.
Represent UNDP/UNESP 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 MOSS compliant.
7.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, restricted and dangerous areas.
Scheduling and implementing fire safety, first aid, and radio communications training for the appropriate personnel members.
Participation in the security trainings for the UNDP and allied UN agency personnel members.
Any required security training
8.Electoral Security Support
In coordination and collaboration with UNDSS, conduct Security Risk Assessments in facilities where UNESP personnel operates (Sub-office, government offices);
Prepare Mission Clearance Requests as required and monitor the progress of those clearances by UNDSS for all travels (incoming and outgoing travels) and ensure the availability of the necessary security logistic requirements such as communication equipment, vehicle compliance, road mission reporting system, security briefings and UN ID cards; etc
Maintain security plan, including updating personnel lists, communication tree, and the full functioning of the security related equipment; Maintain the International and National Warden System and Act as a building warden for fire, evacuation or another emergency;
Assist the UNESP Senior Advisors to IEC and ECC and IEC Security Coordinator to prepare documentation and reports pertaining to this function, including but not limited to:
Election Security Concept of Operations;
Election Security Plan and its implementation;
Weekly Security Reports;
Topic specific Security Reports as needed
Provide immediate advice on serious security incidents to IEC, IECC and UNESP management.
Attend external electoral security coordination meetings as required;
Assist with development of electoral security incident database;
Ensure quality control of incident reports to confirm all information captured and recorded;
Ensure appropriate distribution of security information to stakeholders
9.General:
The Field Security Specialist will, in consultation with the UNDP CO Senior Field Security Specialist respond to requests from the DO/UNDSS, to perform UN system related security tasks.
Any other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP CO Senior Field Security Specialist.
Impact of Results
The Field Security Specialist priority of support and advice should focus on UNDP/UNESP operations in high risk areas. It is only through a rigorous support of policy understanding, security risk management and where necessary security training will the application of security management be fully implemented. The Field Security Specialist security support to the Security Office and country programmes will ensure continuous facilitation of safety and security of UNDP personnel, enabling safe UNDP programme delivery and activities working within the UN and UNDP security policy and framework.
More specifically, the Field Security Specialist is 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 Duty Station.
Competencies
Knowledge Management
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
Team building
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Performance Management
Ability to manage organization, department and employee goals
Ability to coach/mentor technical staff to enhance sustain capacity development
Resource Allocation
Ability to distribute resources in a strategic or tactical way
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent), preferably in social sciences, management, or a related security field, or formal multi-year education in Security Management, such as military or police, Junior Command and Personnel College (minimum 9 months full time) qualification with command experience.
Formal training in security risk management.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant security and development related experience (5 years if applicant is in possession of an Advanced University Degree in a relevant security field).
Formal multi-year education in Security Management, such as military or police senior Command and Staff College (minimum 9months full time) qualification, with command experience at senior level, is considered equivalent to an Advanced University Degree.
Previous experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
Previous work experience in Afghanistan is desirable
In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management is mandatory.
Knowledge of UN/UNDP business, operations and programming cycle is required
Knowledge of UNDP Country Office structure; roles and responsibilities of the Resident Coordinator, Resident Representative, DO, SMT, UNDSS and Security Management System.
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Location: Afghanistan , Kabul
Contract Duration: 6 months
Organizational Context of the Post
The duties and responsibilities of the Field Security Specialist (FSS) include the safety and security of all UNDP personnel and their eligible family members, eligible contractors, resources, assets, facilities and programs. Additionally, the FSS will be promoting, enabling and supporting UNESP programme delivery throughout Afghanistan while ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations.
This will be achieved through:
Advising that UNDP security support should feature prominently in the programming process at Country Office level.
Strengthening the security arrangements of UNDP and maintaining a security network with
international and national security personnel, as well as relevant local counterparts.
Assessment missions throughout the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Support to UNDP Programming
Security Risk Management
Security Plan and Business Continuity
Minimum Operating Security Standards
Information Management
Office and Residential Safety and Security
Training
Electoral related security support
1.Programming:
Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the CO management team enabling effective programme planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
Review the impact of current as well as future potential security factors and trends on UNDP planning, programme design and delivery, as well as the possible impact that programme design might have on the stability and security, ensuring that support needs identified, and improvements implemented.
Liaise and coordinate activities with relevant counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP/UNESP personnel as the highest priority.
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.
Maintaining a security network with relevant international and national security counterparts.
Participating as a member of the Security Cell established by UNDSS in country.
If required, identify options for office and accommodation locations in areas where UNDP/UNESP might be expanding.
2.Security Risk Management:
Conduct security risk assessments of operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk management measures.
Assist/provide input to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive security risk assessment of the country to include all locations where UNDP personnel, eligible family members and equipment are present.
3.Security Plan and Business Continuity:
Provide inputs to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security framework.
Provide input and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Security Management Policies and Procedures.
See that all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan being prepared by UNDSS.
Provide inputs into updating the UNDP/UNESP component within the country-specific security and contingency plans.
Update the UNDP/UNESP warden system, train UNDP/UNESP wardens and follow up on their specific needs accordingly for both international and national personnel.
Provide security related contributions to the CO Business Continuity Plan.
Take necessary action to secure security clearances for all UNDP personnel travelling in security phase areas.
4.Minimum Operating Security Standards:
Ensure UNDP personnel and equipment are MOSS compliant.
Ensure that personnel members are provided with; and proficient in the use of, safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
Use and maintain internal communication systems and ensure UNDP communications are integrated into the appropriate UN Security Emergency Communications System.
Provide advice on selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc.).
Provide advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
Coordinate with UNDSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP/UNESP personnel and eligible family members.
5.Information Management:
Provide timely and accurate security advice to the UNDP Management, programme managers, project managers and visiting consultants.
Immediately report all security-related incidents involving UNDP to the UNDSS and SRSS.
Ensure that UNDP programme personnel members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security information as required.
In cooperation with the HR unit, maintain updated UNDP/UNESP personnel lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
In coordination with UNDSS in-country, conduct investigations of death of a personnel/family member under suspicious and unclear circumstances.
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts as delegated.
6.Office and Residential Security:
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.
Establish and implement access control mechanisms (visitor/vehicle screening) as necessary for UNDP and project offices based on the security phase.
Represent UNDP/UNESP 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 MOSS compliant.
7.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, restricted and dangerous areas.
Scheduling and implementing fire safety, first aid, and radio communications training for the appropriate personnel members.
Participation in the security trainings for the UNDP and allied UN agency personnel members.
Any required security training
8.Electoral Security Support
In coordination and collaboration with UNDSS, conduct Security Risk Assessments in facilities where UNESP personnel operates (Sub-office, government offices);
Prepare Mission Clearance Requests as required and monitor the progress of those clearances by UNDSS for all travels (incoming and outgoing travels) and ensure the availability of the necessary security logistic requirements such as communication equipment, vehicle compliance, road mission reporting system, security briefings and UN ID cards; etc
Maintain security plan, including updating personnel lists, communication tree, and the full functioning of the security related equipment; Maintain the International and National Warden System and Act as a building warden for fire, evacuation or another emergency;
Assist the UNESP Senior Advisors to IEC and ECC and IEC Security Coordinator to prepare documentation and reports pertaining to this function, including but not limited to:
Election Security Concept of Operations;
Election Security Plan and its implementation;
Weekly Security Reports;
Topic specific Security Reports as needed
Provide immediate advice on serious security incidents to IEC, IECC and UNESP management.
Attend external electoral security coordination meetings as required;
Assist with development of electoral security incident database;
Ensure quality control of incident reports to confirm all information captured and recorded;
Ensure appropriate distribution of security information to stakeholders
9.General:
The Field Security Specialist will, in consultation with the UNDP CO Senior Field Security Specialist respond to requests from the DO/UNDSS, to perform UN system related security tasks.
Any other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP CO Senior Field Security Specialist.
Impact of Results
The Field Security Specialist priority of support and advice should focus on UNDP/UNESP operations in high risk areas. It is only through a rigorous support of policy understanding, security risk management and where necessary security training will the application of security management be fully implemented. The Field Security Specialist security support to the Security Office and country programmes will ensure continuous facilitation of safety and security of UNDP personnel, enabling safe UNDP programme delivery and activities working within the UN and UNDP security policy and framework.
More specifically, the Field Security Specialist is 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 Duty Station.
Competencies
Knowledge Management
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
Team building
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Performance Management
Ability to manage organization, department and employee goals
Ability to coach/mentor technical staff to enhance sustain capacity development
Resource Allocation
Ability to distribute resources in a strategic or tactical way
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent), preferably in social sciences, management, or a related security field, or formal multi-year education in Security Management, such as military or police, Junior Command and Personnel College (minimum 9 months full time) qualification with command experience.
Formal training in security risk management.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of relevant security and development related experience (5 years if applicant is in possession of an Advanced University Degree in a relevant security field).
Formal multi-year education in Security Management, such as military or police senior Command and Staff College (minimum 9months full time) qualification, with command experience at senior level, is considered equivalent to an Advanced University Degree.
Previous experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
Previous work experience in Afghanistan is desirable
In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management is mandatory.
Knowledge of UN/UNDP business, operations and programming cycle is required
Knowledge of UNDP Country Office structure; roles and responsibilities of the Resident Coordinator, Resident Representative, DO, SMT, UNDSS and Security Management System.
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