Field Security Associate

Ramallah | Jerusalem

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Ramallah | Jerusalem
Grade: Administrative support - NPSA-6, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Security and Safety
Closing Date: Closed

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The Department of Safety and Security is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/.

UNDSS in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory (IOPT) is supporting the UN Agencies and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and International Organizations (Ios) so as to enable them to conduct their operations in the safest way possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following functions:
- Assists ASA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country/region of assignment.
- Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists.
- Assists the FSCO in monitoring compliance of SRM Measures established for the duty station
- Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN and INGOs/IOs personnel, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, and other Security Assessments.
- Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.
- Supports the FSCO through conducting security evaluations and provision of advice.
- Provides general administrative assistance to the ASA/FSCO.
- The incumbent performs any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Assists the ASA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
- Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation.
- Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the ASA/FSCO.
- Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the ASA/FSCO, as required.
- Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies. Provide technical assistance at ASMT/SMT meetings when required.
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
- Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan.
- Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

Assists the FSCO in monitoring compliance of SRM Measures established for the duty station.

Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN and INGOs/IOs personnel, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, and other Security Assessments.

Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

Supports the FSCO through conducting security evaluations and provision of advice::
- Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on Residential Security Measures of UN/ INGOs/ IOs personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
- Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences.
- Administers a pass and ID system.

Provides general administrative assistance to the ASA/FSCO:

Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents. Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities. Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

The incumbent performs any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall guidance of the Area Security Adviser (ASA) and/or Field Security Coordination Officers (FSCOs), the Field Security Associates will assist in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security of UN personnel in the security area of assignment.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction and Strategy

Effective Decision-Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources.
Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win-win’ situations.

Business Management

Communication:
- Ability to 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.
Digital Awareness and Literacy: Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skilfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
- Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
- Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
- Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Security Services

Safety management: (including Air, Road, Fire): Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures.
Security risk management: Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education is required OR
A first-level university degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Management, Security Management or related fields will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years with a high school diploma or 3 years with a
bachelor’s degree of relevant work experience in operations, security, or related field.

Required Skills:

Computer-based tools (MS office suite and other computer-based, web, and smartphone applications) are essential.
Ability to work on a rotational shift basis that includes nights, holidays, and weekends.
Possession of a valid driver’s license class B is required.
Ability to drive within Jerusalem and West Bank is required

Desired skills:

Prior working experience within the UN system, INGO, or other international organizations is desirable.
Experience with VHF radio and web-based communications is desirable.
Having a trainer title in safety and security-related areas such as personal safety, road safety and first aid is desirable.
Experience in security programmes, risk assessment or analysis is desirable.
Experience in handling of web-based management systems is an asset.
Experience and knowledge of UN regulations, rules, and procedures is an asset

Languages:

Fluency in English, and Arabic is required.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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This vacancy is now closed.