Employer: UNDP
Location: Diffa , Niger
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
1. Provide security policy guidance and support to the Country Director, and the management team, in managing the development and implementation of Country Office strategies as well as intra and interdepartmental policies and procedures.
2. Develop, implement and manage security management strategies in support of the Country Office and the Country Team within the overall framework of the UNDP Strategic Plan, and the UNDP (Global) Strategic Plan.
3. Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Security Unit ensuring that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse functions within the Unit in liaison with other departments
within the Country Office as well as other organizations of the UN System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
4. Establish, promote and lead initiatives that will result in the effective mainstreaming of security risk management into all aspects and levels of Country Office planning and operations within the framework of the Country Office Risk Management Strategy.
Programming
1 Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the Country Director and CO management team enabling effective programme planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
2 Ensure the mainstreaming of security into all levels of programme design, implementation and delivery through the substantive monitoring of ongoing and future projects and programmes providing innovative and proactive support, direction and solutions where required.
3 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 possible support needs are identified and improvements are implemented.
4 Liaise and coordinate activities partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
5 Protect and minimize the risk to UNDP staff, project personnel, property and operations in all locations and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout:
• Ensuring that UNDP security support is included in all aspects of the programming process at country office level as well as throughout individual project life cycles, from project identification, planning, budgeting, implementation monitoring, evaluation and project closure;
• Strengthening the security arrangements of UNDP offices and guesthouses;
• Maintaining a security network of international and national security personnel;
Participating as a member of the security cell established by the DSS Chief Security Advisor (DSS CSA).
Threat and Risk Assessment:
• Conduct a threat and risk assessment of operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Assist/provide inputs to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive threat and risk assessment of the country to include all locations where UNDP staffs, dependants and equipment are present.
• Assist/provide inputs to the Security Management Team through the UNDP Country Director (CD).
Formulation of the Security Plan:
• Formulate a security plan for the UNDP Country Office.
• Provide inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Field Security Handbook (FSH).
Security Plan and Minimum Operating Security Standards :
• Work closely with UNDSS, to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security framework.
• See to it that all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan of the respective duty stations, (including UNDP sub offices) being prepared by UNDSS.
• Update the UNDP component within the country-specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with UNDSS.
• Train UNDP wardens and follow up on their specific needs accordingly for both international and national staff.
• Ensure a functional emergency business continuity plan for the CO, in accordance with the UN CT business continuity plan.
• Take necessary action to secure security clearances for all UNDP staff travelling in security phase areas.
• Ensure that UNDP personnel and equipment are MOSS compliant.
• Ensure that staff 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.
• Establish 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 aspects of procurement processes, including the security of transportation and logistics;
• Provide orientation and training to international and national staff members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement, such as curfews, restricted and dangerous areas.
• Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP staff and eligible dependents.
• In coordination with UNDSS, and on behalf of the CD, ensure appropriate professional liaison with local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders.
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 staff and eligible dependents to the Country Director, RSA and UNDSS CSA.
• Ensure that UNDP programme staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS.
• Maintain updated UNDP staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
• In coordination with UNDSS CSA, establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
• Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
• In coordination with UNDSS CSA, conduct investigations of death of a staff/family member under suspicious and unclear circumstances.
• Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
• In coordination with UNDP HQ and as assigned by the CD, conduct preliminary investigations in cases of breach of UN code of conduct by UNDP staff.
Financial Management:
• Manage the funding of the Security Unit by ensuring that adequate funding is provided through the security fund contributions from all Country Office projects and programmes
• Monitor the establishment and approval of Country Office projects within ATLAS ensuring the allocation and transferring of the Security Unit funding allocation
• Formulate and manage the annual Security Unit budget ensuring that costs and expenses remain within budgeted and approved limits through the monitoring of monthly ATLAS budget reports
• Manage any additional funding that may be allocated for the purposes of upgrading or implementing security measures and structures
• Provide regular budget reports to the Country Director and Deputy Country Director as and when required
• In collaboration with the Operations Unit, provide guidance on the procurement and hiring of all security related materials, goods and services
Office and Residential Security:
• Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions.
• Assist UNDP in developing and implementing office security requirements for regional 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 security interests in any common premises that UNDP occupies ensuring that staff safety and security are primary considerations.
• Ensure that UNDP premises and international staff residences are MOSS and MORSS compliant.
Resource Mobilization:
The UNDP FSS is expected to provide the following inputs:
• Ensure that the security cost of doing business is included in all appeals and project descriptions.
• Participate in the drafting of CAP, to be presented to donors for the continuation of security support.
• Coordinate with programme staff, to inter-act with donors in their programme development activities.
• Provide inputs for "mid-term" reviews.
• Provide inputs to donor reports.
Staff Management:
• Manage the performance of the private contractors, suppliers and consultants providing security services and support to the Country Office
General:
• In terms of functional matters related to UNDP security, the FSA will report to the UNDP Security Team through the RBAS Regional Security Advisor.
• The FSS will, in consultation with the CD, respond to requests from the DO/CSA, to perform UN system related security tasks.
• Any other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP Country Director.
The following are the key impact areas of the FSS function:
• Safety and security of UNDP personnel improved;
• Safe delivery of UNDP programmes, projects and operations ensured;
• MOSS-compliance of UNDP programmes, projects, personnel and premises improved by 5% per year;
• Security arrangements of UNDP offices, sub-offices, and guesthouses implemented;
• UNDP security ensured in close cooperation with UNDSS and other Agencies, Funds and Programmes.
At Headquarters level, UNDP BOM/Security Office (SO) will, through the Regional Security Advisor (RSA), provide policy and technical advice to the UNDP FSS regarding the safety and security of UNDP staff, eligible dependants, property and operations within the context of UNDP’s development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS’s mandate and role, and working within the UN and UNDP security policy and framework.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the Organization's corporate goals.
• Complies with UNDP rules, regulations and code of conduct.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Builds effective client relationships and partnerships. Interacts at all levels of staff/organization
Functional Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Inspires trust and confidence;
• Provides guidance and support to others. Applies existing knowledge to work. Makes valuable practice contributions.
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.
• Plans, prioritizes and delivers a variety of tasks on time. Exercises sound judgment/analysis.
• Develops creative solutions.
• Promotes learning environment in the office/field. Provides constructive security advisory, training, coaching and feedback for others.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s degree or formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police senior Command and Staff College qualification with command experience at senior level.
• Formal training in security risk management.
Experience:
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in security (police or military service with extensive command or leadership experience an asset.
• Of these, a minimum of two (2) years of international exposure in a security management function in the United Nations.
• Direct experience in the United Nations Security Management System with proven crisis response capabilities.
• Previous experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment.
• In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management.
• Knowledge of UNDP business, operations and programming cycle.
• Knowledge of UNDP Country Office structure; roles and responsibilities of the Resident Coordinator, CD, DO, SMT, UNDSS and UN Security management System
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken French is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language(English) is desirable.
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Location: Diffa , Niger
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
1. Provide security policy guidance and support to the Country Director, and the management team, in managing the development and implementation of Country Office strategies as well as intra and interdepartmental policies and procedures.
2. Develop, implement and manage security management strategies in support of the Country Office and the Country Team within the overall framework of the UNDP Strategic Plan, and the UNDP (Global) Strategic Plan.
3. Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Security Unit ensuring that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse functions within the Unit in liaison with other departments
within the Country Office as well as other organizations of the UN System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
4. Establish, promote and lead initiatives that will result in the effective mainstreaming of security risk management into all aspects and levels of Country Office planning and operations within the framework of the Country Office Risk Management Strategy.
Programming
1 Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the Country Director and CO management team enabling effective programme planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
2 Ensure the mainstreaming of security into all levels of programme design, implementation and delivery through the substantive monitoring of ongoing and future projects and programmes providing innovative and proactive support, direction and solutions where required.
3 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 possible support needs are identified and improvements are implemented.
4 Liaise and coordinate activities partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
5 Protect and minimize the risk to UNDP staff, project personnel, property and operations in all locations and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout:
• Ensuring that UNDP security support is included in all aspects of the programming process at country office level as well as throughout individual project life cycles, from project identification, planning, budgeting, implementation monitoring, evaluation and project closure;
• Strengthening the security arrangements of UNDP offices and guesthouses;
• Maintaining a security network of international and national security personnel;
Participating as a member of the security cell established by the DSS Chief Security Advisor (DSS CSA).
Threat and Risk Assessment:
• Conduct a threat and risk assessment of operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Assist/provide inputs to UNDSS in preparing a comprehensive threat and risk assessment of the country to include all locations where UNDP staffs, dependants and equipment are present.
• Assist/provide inputs to the Security Management Team through the UNDP Country Director (CD).
Formulation of the Security Plan:
• Formulate a security plan for the UNDP Country Office.
• Provide inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Field Security Handbook (FSH).
Security Plan and Minimum Operating Security Standards :
• Work closely with UNDSS, to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security framework.
• See to it that all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan of the respective duty stations, (including UNDP sub offices) being prepared by UNDSS.
• Update the UNDP component within the country-specific security plan and contingency plans in accordance with UNDSS.
• Train UNDP wardens and follow up on their specific needs accordingly for both international and national staff.
• Ensure a functional emergency business continuity plan for the CO, in accordance with the UN CT business continuity plan.
• Take necessary action to secure security clearances for all UNDP staff travelling in security phase areas.
• Ensure that UNDP personnel and equipment are MOSS compliant.
• Ensure that staff 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.
• Establish 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 aspects of procurement processes, including the security of transportation and logistics;
• Provide orientation and training to international and national staff members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement, such as curfews, restricted and dangerous areas.
• Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP staff and eligible dependents.
• In coordination with UNDSS, and on behalf of the CD, ensure appropriate professional liaison with local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders.
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 staff and eligible dependents to the Country Director, RSA and UNDSS CSA.
• Ensure that UNDP programme staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS.
• Maintain updated UNDP staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
• In coordination with UNDSS CSA, establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
• Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
• In coordination with UNDSS CSA, conduct investigations of death of a staff/family member under suspicious and unclear circumstances.
• Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
• In coordination with UNDP HQ and as assigned by the CD, conduct preliminary investigations in cases of breach of UN code of conduct by UNDP staff.
Financial Management:
• Manage the funding of the Security Unit by ensuring that adequate funding is provided through the security fund contributions from all Country Office projects and programmes
• Monitor the establishment and approval of Country Office projects within ATLAS ensuring the allocation and transferring of the Security Unit funding allocation
• Formulate and manage the annual Security Unit budget ensuring that costs and expenses remain within budgeted and approved limits through the monitoring of monthly ATLAS budget reports
• Manage any additional funding that may be allocated for the purposes of upgrading or implementing security measures and structures
• Provide regular budget reports to the Country Director and Deputy Country Director as and when required
• In collaboration with the Operations Unit, provide guidance on the procurement and hiring of all security related materials, goods and services
Office and Residential Security:
• Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions.
• Assist UNDP in developing and implementing office security requirements for regional 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 security interests in any common premises that UNDP occupies ensuring that staff safety and security are primary considerations.
• Ensure that UNDP premises and international staff residences are MOSS and MORSS compliant.
Resource Mobilization:
The UNDP FSS is expected to provide the following inputs:
• Ensure that the security cost of doing business is included in all appeals and project descriptions.
• Participate in the drafting of CAP, to be presented to donors for the continuation of security support.
• Coordinate with programme staff, to inter-act with donors in their programme development activities.
• Provide inputs for "mid-term" reviews.
• Provide inputs to donor reports.
Staff Management:
• Manage the performance of the private contractors, suppliers and consultants providing security services and support to the Country Office
General:
• In terms of functional matters related to UNDP security, the FSA will report to the UNDP Security Team through the RBAS Regional Security Advisor.
• The FSS will, in consultation with the CD, respond to requests from the DO/CSA, to perform UN system related security tasks.
• Any other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP Country Director.
The following are the key impact areas of the FSS function:
• Safety and security of UNDP personnel improved;
• Safe delivery of UNDP programmes, projects and operations ensured;
• MOSS-compliance of UNDP programmes, projects, personnel and premises improved by 5% per year;
• Security arrangements of UNDP offices, sub-offices, and guesthouses implemented;
• UNDP security ensured in close cooperation with UNDSS and other Agencies, Funds and Programmes.
At Headquarters level, UNDP BOM/Security Office (SO) will, through the Regional Security Advisor (RSA), provide policy and technical advice to the UNDP FSS regarding the safety and security of UNDP staff, eligible dependants, property and operations within the context of UNDP’s development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS’s mandate and role, and working within the UN and UNDP security policy and framework.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the Organization's corporate goals.
• Complies with UNDP rules, regulations and code of conduct.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Builds effective client relationships and partnerships. Interacts at all levels of staff/organization
Functional Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Inspires trust and confidence;
• Provides guidance and support to others. Applies existing knowledge to work. Makes valuable practice contributions.
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively.
• Plans, prioritizes and delivers a variety of tasks on time. Exercises sound judgment/analysis.
• Develops creative solutions.
• Promotes learning environment in the office/field. Provides constructive security advisory, training, coaching and feedback for others.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s degree or formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police senior Command and Staff College qualification with command experience at senior level.
• Formal training in security risk management.
Experience:
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in security (police or military service with extensive command or leadership experience an asset.
• Of these, a minimum of two (2) years of international exposure in a security management function in the United Nations.
• Direct experience in the United Nations Security Management System with proven crisis response capabilities.
• Previous experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment.
• In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management.
• Knowledge of UNDP business, operations and programming cycle.
• Knowledge of UNDP Country Office structure; roles and responsibilities of the Resident Coordinator, CD, DO, SMT, UNDSS and UN Security management System
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken French is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language(English) is desirable.
Apply Online