Hiring Organization: UNDP
Job Location: Dakar, Senegal
Full time
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of the position will directly be supporting CO programmatic and operational issues pertaining to security in West Africa, 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.
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.
1) Security Advisory and Policy Guidance:
Job Location: Dakar, Senegal
Full time
Grade - P4
Contract Duration : 1 Year
Required Languages: English, French
The incumbent of the position will directly be supporting CO programmatic and operational issues pertaining to security in West Africa, 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.
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.
1) 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;
2) Security Risk Management (SRM):
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;
2) 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.
3) Security Planning and Support to Business Continuity:
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other Social Sciences, Management, or a related Security field, is required, or
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other Social Sciences, Management, or a related Security field in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of an Advanced University Degree, or
A formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police Command and Staff College (minimum 9 months full-time) with senior level command experience.
Formal training in security risk management is required.
Experience:A minimum of seven (7) years (with Master’s Degree) or nine (9) years (with Bachelor’s Degree or formal multi-year security management education) 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;
At least 5 years of international professional experience within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is required;
Experience and in-depth knowledge of security management and risk management practice is required;
International security experience working in high risk, and in conflict/crisis environments is an asset;
Professional security experience working at the country/sub regional level in West Africa is desirable;
Experience in ensuring oversight, supporting SRM implementation and monitoring compliance is an asset.
Experience in security information/analysis is an asset
Relevant certifications in security or risk management, security training or hostage management is desirable.
Knowledge of UNDP operations and programming is desirable;
Language:Fluency in English and French is required.
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.
3) 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.
4) Security Compliance and Information Management:
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.
4) Security Compliance and Information Management:
Facilitates the implementation of SRM measures including recommending financial allocations to country offices for security related matters;
Conducts 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 Security through the RSA;
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.
4. Ensure Security Management and facilitates knowledge management:
Conducts 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 Security through the RSA;
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.
4. Ensure Security Management and facilitates knowledge management:
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;
Contribute to knowledge networks and professional communities.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None
Competencies
Core Competencies - UNDP Core Competencies can be found here.Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Direction & Strategy - Strategic Thinking:Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Business Direction & Strategy - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity. Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.
Business Management - Risk Management: Identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Business Management - Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Security Services - Security advice, planning & coordination: Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities
Security Services - Security crisis management & response: Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events
Security Services - Security training:Ability to design, contribute to, and/or facilitate meaningful security training programmes/courses
Required Skills and Experience
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;
Contribute to knowledge networks and professional communities.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None
Competencies
Core Competencies - UNDP Core Competencies can be found here.Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Direction & Strategy - Strategic Thinking:Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Business Direction & Strategy - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity. Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.
Business Management - Risk Management: Identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Business Management - Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Security Services - Security advice, planning & coordination: Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities
Security Services - Security crisis management & response: Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events
Security Services - Security training:Ability to design, contribute to, and/or facilitate meaningful security training programmes/courses
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other Social Sciences, Management, or a related Security field, is required, or
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Conflict and Security and other Social Sciences, Management, or a related Security field in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of an Advanced University Degree, or
A formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police Command and Staff College (minimum 9 months full-time) with senior level command experience.
Formal training in security risk management is required.
Experience:A minimum of seven (7) years (with Master’s Degree) or nine (9) years (with Bachelor’s Degree or formal multi-year security management education) 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;
At least 5 years of international professional experience within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is required;
Experience and in-depth knowledge of security management and risk management practice is required;
International security experience working in high risk, and in conflict/crisis environments is an asset;
Professional security experience working at the country/sub regional level in West Africa is desirable;
Experience in ensuring oversight, supporting SRM implementation and monitoring compliance is an asset.
Experience in security information/analysis is an asset
Relevant certifications in security or risk management, security training or hostage management is desirable.
Knowledge of UNDP operations and programming is desirable;
Language:Fluency in English and French is required.