Hiring organization: UNDP
Job location: Tunisia
Apply Before: 12/11/2023, 06:59 AM
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of the position will directly be supporting CO programmatic and operational issues pertaining to security in Arab Maghreb and Djibouti, particularly the high-risk areas. He/she will provide advisory services on policy guidance and its implementation, comprehension of programme profiles, support in assessing and mitigating risks through the implementation of risk measures and fostering a security culture through learning. The incumbent’s support will ensure continuous facilitation of safety and security of UNDP personnel, enabling safe UNDP programme delivery and activities within the context of UNDP's development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS' mandate, and working within the UNSMS and UNDP security policy and framework.
Security Advisory and Policy Guidance:
Job location: Tunisia
Apply Before: 12/11/2023, 06:59 AM
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of the position will directly be supporting CO programmatic and operational issues pertaining to security in Arab Maghreb and Djibouti, particularly the high-risk areas. He/she will provide advisory services on policy guidance and its implementation, comprehension of programme profiles, support in assessing and mitigating risks through the implementation of risk measures and fostering a security culture through learning. The incumbent’s support will ensure continuous facilitation of safety and security of UNDP personnel, enabling safe UNDP programme delivery and activities within the context of UNDP's development role, while dovetailing with and respecting UNDSS' mandate, and working within the UNSMS and UNDP security policy and framework.
Security Advisory and Policy Guidance:
Advises UNDP Resident Representatives at the country level on security matters including their security responsibilities and keeps them updated on security management issues;
Provides advice, support, and guidance to UNDP actors within the UNDP Security Framework of Accountability on security matters as well as the implementation of security policies and procedures.
Contribute to policy development and knowledge management; including the review of UNSMS and UNDP security policies and guidelines and sharing of best practices;
Security Risk Management (SRM):Reviews the impact of security factors on UNDP programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on security;
Participates in programme planning and ensure security is embedded as a core component of all programmes and activities, and resourced from the start of all planning processes and throughout the programming cycle and facilitates the mainstreaming of security;
Contributes to UNSMS wide SRM processes in designated/security areas;
Conducts ad hoc SRM processes for UNDP-specific programmes, activities, and surveys for premises;
Supports the implementation of people-centered SRM approaches where security assessments and resultant security measures and procedures are guided by a nuanced evaluation of specific threats or vulnerabilities or personnel supporting diversity and inclusion.
Security Planning and Support to Business Continuity:Contributes to the formulation of the country/area security plans taking into consideration particular needs of the UNDP, UNV and UNCDF offices, programme or personnel including coordinating regional contingency plans and the implementation of country/area security plans;
Supports efforts to develop, test, and implement sound business continuity planning within the region; including the use of simulation exercises to ensure that relevant plans and policies are practiced, and gaps identified and addressed.
Security Compliance and Information Management:
Provides advice, support, and guidance to UNDP actors within the UNDP Security Framework of Accountability on security matters as well as the implementation of security policies and procedures.
Contribute to policy development and knowledge management; including the review of UNSMS and UNDP security policies and guidelines and sharing of best practices;
Security Risk Management (SRM):Reviews the impact of security factors on UNDP programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on security;
Participates in programme planning and ensure security is embedded as a core component of all programmes and activities, and resourced from the start of all planning processes and throughout the programming cycle and facilitates the mainstreaming of security;
Contributes to UNSMS wide SRM processes in designated/security areas;
Conducts ad hoc SRM processes for UNDP-specific programmes, activities, and surveys for premises;
Supports the implementation of people-centered SRM approaches where security assessments and resultant security measures and procedures are guided by a nuanced evaluation of specific threats or vulnerabilities or personnel supporting diversity and inclusion.
Security Planning and Support to Business Continuity:Contributes to the formulation of the country/area security plans taking into consideration particular needs of the UNDP, UNV and UNCDF offices, programme or personnel including coordinating regional contingency plans and the implementation of country/area security plans;
Supports efforts to develop, test, and implement sound business continuity planning within the region; including the use of simulation exercises to ensure that relevant plans and policies are practiced, and gaps identified and addressed.
Security Compliance and Information Management:
Facilitates the implementation of SRM measures including recommending financial allocations to country offices for security-related matters;
Conduct security compliance evaluations to assess the levels of compliance of UNDP offices and determine what support the BMS/SO might provide to support the implementation of security risk management requirements.
Monitors and reports on compliance and non-compliance with security policies, practices, procedures, and approved SRM measures.
Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant security information for UNDP senior management within the region and to the Director of Security;
Promotes information exchange with UNDSS, and other organizations to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements.
Monitors regional/international events and information sources to assess their security-related trends and implications on UNDP operations and personnel.
Security Management and Support:
Conduct security compliance evaluations to assess the levels of compliance of UNDP offices and determine what support the BMS/SO might provide to support the implementation of security risk management requirements.
Monitors and reports on compliance and non-compliance with security policies, practices, procedures, and approved SRM measures.
Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant security information for UNDP senior management within the region and to the Director of Security;
Promotes information exchange with UNDSS, and other organizations to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements.
Monitors regional/international events and information sources to assess their security-related trends and implications on UNDP operations and personnel.
Security Management and Support:
Undertake regular security assistance missions to countries within the sub-region to support the implementation of security requirements by offices, programmes and projects, address specific security issues, perform security assessments on offices and residences etc.
Proactively anticipates potential escalation in situation in countries and serve as the BMS/SO’s first-line of crisis response in the sub-region.
On behalf of the Security Director, and in close coordination with UNDSS, conducts security assessments and provides security clearance for UNDP premises and common premises managed by UNDP
Support the implementation of physical security/SRM measures for UNDP premises and when delegated to undertake task, ensure security management oversight of common premises when present in country and premise
In support of UNDP, UNV or UNCDF, deploys within the region or globally as required and as determined and decided by BMS/SO
When assigned, actively represents the security needs of UNDP, UNV and UNCDF in relevant working groups and other UNDP specific fora;
Coordinates participation/attendance in the security cell and SMT with UNDSS and the Resident Representative at the designated area as applicable;
Provides advice, briefings, and training to personnel;
Provides coaching and mentoring to country level security personnel;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or Equivalent), preferably in risk management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other social sciences, management, or a related security field. Or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years (with master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional work experience in Security Risk Management, 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 and/or security analysis is required.
Demonstrated experience and In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management practice is required.
Knowledge of and a minimum of 5 years’ international professional experience within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is required.
International experience working in a conflict, natural disaster or crisis environment is an asset;
Experience working in the region is desirable;
Knowledge of UNDP operations and programming is desirable;
Relevant certifications in security information analysis, security training or hostage incident management is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Working knowledge of French desirable.
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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Proactively anticipates potential escalation in situation in countries and serve as the BMS/SO’s first-line of crisis response in the sub-region.
On behalf of the Security Director, and in close coordination with UNDSS, conducts security assessments and provides security clearance for UNDP premises and common premises managed by UNDP
Support the implementation of physical security/SRM measures for UNDP premises and when delegated to undertake task, ensure security management oversight of common premises when present in country and premise
In support of UNDP, UNV or UNCDF, deploys within the region or globally as required and as determined and decided by BMS/SO
When assigned, actively represents the security needs of UNDP, UNV and UNCDF in relevant working groups and other UNDP specific fora;
Coordinates participation/attendance in the security cell and SMT with UNDSS and the Resident Representative at the designated area as applicable;
Provides advice, briefings, and training to personnel;
Provides coaching and mentoring to country level security personnel;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or Equivalent), preferably in risk management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other social sciences, management, or a related security field. Or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years (with master’s degree) or nine (9) years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional work experience in Security Risk Management, 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 and/or security analysis is required.
Demonstrated experience and In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management practice is required.
Knowledge of and a minimum of 5 years’ international professional experience within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is required.
International experience working in a conflict, natural disaster or crisis environment is an asset;
Experience working in the region is desirable;
Knowledge of UNDP operations and programming is desirable;
Relevant certifications in security information analysis, security training or hostage incident management is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Working knowledge of French desirable.
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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