UNDP Field Security Associate – UNDSS (Open only to nationals of Guyana) 93 views

Summary of key functions:

 Assists the Security Adviser (SA), in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR);

 Assists in maintaining the Security Plan(s), including updating staff lists;

 Supports the SA with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process;

 Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;

 Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;

 Assists in monitoring the implementation of the Residential Security Measures and office Safety and security preparedness;

 Provides general administrative assistance to the Security Adviser (SA);

 Performs any other duties as assigned.

1. Assists the SA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in AoR:

 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 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 Security Adviser (SA);

 Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the Security Adviser (SA) as required;

 Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;

 May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the Security Adviser (SA).

2. Assists in maintaining the Security Plan(s), including updating staff lists:

 Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan(s);

 Supports actions during the implementation of the UN Security Plan(s), as required.

3. Assists the Security Adviser (SA) with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risk Management (SRM) process for the AoR.

4. Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Reports and the Security Assessments.

5. 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.

6. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Security Adviser (SA):

 Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (- Residential Security Measures – RSM) of UN staff, 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;

 Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

7. Provides general administrative assistance to the Security Adviser (SA):

 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.