Hiring Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job Location: Istanbul (Turkey)
Closing Date: 4 May 2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Location: Istanbul (Turkey)
Closing Date: 4 May 2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Enabling Programming through Security Risk Management as practiced in the United Nations Security Management System.
Security Planning and security inputs into Business Continuity planning.
Security Risk Management Measures and Residential Security Measures.
Information Management and Sharing of Knowledge.
Resource Management and Mobilization.
Enabling Programming through Security Risk Management
Security Planning and security inputs into Business Continuity planning.
Security Risk Management Measures and Residential Security Measures.
Information Management and Sharing of Knowledge.
Resource Management and Mobilization.
Enabling Programming through Security Risk Management
Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the Resident Representatives and CO management teams enabling effective programme planning, implementation and delivery within the framework of all UN security policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Liaise and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
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.
Maintain a security network of international and national personnel.
Participating as a member of the security cell established by DSS in country (only at CO where SRSS is based).
Monitor Country Offices’ ability to ensure effective common services are being provided to the security machinery in-country and assist them as required (budget, local staffing, procurement, communications equipment & maintenance, physical security measures, UN House aspects, etc.)
Respond to country offices security-related requests as assigned by the Director/RSA RBEC.
Security Planning and security inputs into Business
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.
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.
Liaise and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution of missions, ensuring the safety and security of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
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.
Maintain a security network of international and national personnel.
Participating as a member of the security cell established by DSS in country (only at CO where SRSS is based).
Monitor Country Offices’ ability to ensure effective common services are being provided to the security machinery in-country and assist them as required (budget, local staffing, procurement, communications equipment & maintenance, physical security measures, UN House aspects, etc.)
Respond to country offices security-related requests as assigned by the Director/RSA RBEC.
Security Planning and security inputs into Business
Continuity planning:Work closely with UNDSS to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security framework.
Provide inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plans and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Security Policy Manual (SPM) and Security Operations Manual (SOM).
Ensure 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 country-specific security plans and contingency plans in coordination with UNDSS.
Provide security inputs into functional emergency business continuity plans for the COs, in accordance with the UNCT business continuity plan.
Security Risk Management
Provide inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country specific security plans and contingency plans in accordance with the UN Security Policy Manual (SPM) and Security Operations Manual (SOM).
Ensure 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 country-specific security plans and contingency plans in coordination with UNDSS.
Provide security inputs into functional emergency business continuity plans for the COs, in accordance with the UNCT business continuity plan.
Security Risk Management
Measures (SRMMs) and Residential Security MeasuresSupport Country Office Management in ensuring that UNDP premises and international staff residences are SRMM and RSM compliant. Oversight of UNDP personnel and equipment for SRMMs compliance.
Conduct security compliance evaluations for country offices and programmes within the designated area of responsibility. Assess the levels of compliance of UNDP with UN security planning and UNDPs implementation of requirements and determine what support BMS/SO might provide, in cooperation with UNDSS;
Ensure that UNDP personnel 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 of transportation and logistics;
Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP staff and eligible family members.
In coordination with UNDSS, and on behalf of the RR and SFP, ensure appropriate professional liaison with local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders.
Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions for UNDP (Country) Offices in the designated area of responsibility; including ensuring physical security measures in accordance with framework of the UNSMS Premises policy.
Represent UNDP security interests in any common premises that UNDP occupies ensuring that staff safety and security are primary considerations.
Information Management and Sharing of Knowledge
Conduct security compliance evaluations for country offices and programmes within the designated area of responsibility. Assess the levels of compliance of UNDP with UN security planning and UNDPs implementation of requirements and determine what support BMS/SO might provide, in cooperation with UNDSS;
Ensure that UNDP personnel 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 of transportation and logistics;
Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving UNDP staff and eligible family members.
In coordination with UNDSS, and on behalf of the RR and SFP, ensure appropriate professional liaison with local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders.
Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions for UNDP (Country) Offices in the designated area of responsibility; including ensuring physical security measures in accordance with framework of the UNSMS Premises policy.
Represent UNDP security interests in any common premises that UNDP occupies ensuring that staff safety and security are primary considerations.
Information Management and Sharing of Knowledge
Collect, perform required analysis and disseminate security centric information pertaining to the designated area of responsibility. Promote information exchanges with UNDSS, as well as other agencies and organizations, to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements. Monitor international events and information sources in order to assess their security-related trends and implications on UNDP operations and personnel. Ensure that analysis of major events are highlighted to the RSA, Security Office and Country Office management
Ensure that UNDP programme personnel are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS in a timely and efficient manner.
Where required and in coordination with UNDSS, establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and municipal/civic/traditional leaders within the designated area of responsibility.
Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
On special request and in coordination with UNDP HQ, assist in the conduct of preliminary investigations in cases of breach of the UN code of conduct by UNDP staff.
Provide ongoing mentoring to and coordinate appropriate security training for security personnel in the region
In coordination with UNDSS, provide orientation and training to international and national staff members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement.
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Resources Management and Mobilization:
Ensure that UNDP programme personnel are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS in a timely and efficient manner.
Where required and in coordination with UNDSS, establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions and municipal/civic/traditional leaders within the designated area of responsibility.
Encourage an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP programme implementation.
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
On special request and in coordination with UNDP HQ, assist in the conduct of preliminary investigations in cases of breach of the UN code of conduct by UNDP staff.
Provide ongoing mentoring to and coordinate appropriate security training for security personnel in the region
In coordination with UNDSS, provide orientation and training to international and national staff members on security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions in movement.
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Resources Management and Mobilization:
Support mainstreaming of security costs. Monitors that all projects/programmes contribute resources to implementation of security measures.
Liaise with COs to enable the completion and management of security annual work plans and related budgets.
Monitor that allotted UN Mandated Security Measures (UNMSM) funds are budgeted in a timely manner.
Support Country Office Management and Project Management in ensuring that the security cost of doing business is included in all appeals and project descriptions for COs in the designated area of responsibility.
Where appropriate, participate in the drafting of CAP and CAP reviews, to be presented to donors, as well as provide inputs to donor reports.
Assist in the performance evaluation of the private contractors, suppliers and consultants providing security services to the Country Office, as required.
Participate in the assessment processes for locally recruited staff assigned to the security functions, and, in collaboration with the HR unit, ensures that recommended candidates meet all qualifications.
Serve as Regional Security Advisor ad interim, as and when required.
Liaise with COs to enable the completion and management of security annual work plans and related budgets.
Monitor that allotted UN Mandated Security Measures (UNMSM) funds are budgeted in a timely manner.
Support Country Office Management and Project Management in ensuring that the security cost of doing business is included in all appeals and project descriptions for COs in the designated area of responsibility.
Where appropriate, participate in the drafting of CAP and CAP reviews, to be presented to donors, as well as provide inputs to donor reports.
Assist in the performance evaluation of the private contractors, suppliers and consultants providing security services to the Country Office, as required.
Participate in the assessment processes for locally recruited staff assigned to the security functions, and, in collaboration with the HR unit, ensures that recommended candidates meet all qualifications.
Serve as Regional Security Advisor ad interim, as and when required.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Disaster or Emergency Management, Political Science, Military Science, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Law or related fields.
A Bachelor’s Degree, in combination with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Formal training in security risk management is an asset.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years with a Master’s Degree or seven (7) years with a Bachelor’s Degree of relevant work experience in risk management or security experience gained in an operational environment in public or private service in such areas as national security, military or police service or in a corporate environment together with substantial leadership experience.
International experience, or experience in UN peace keeping, or in the UN security management system is required.
Previous experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
Knowledge of UNDP business, operations and programming cycle is desirable.
Language:
Fluency in the English language, both written and oral, is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.