United Nations UNDP Jobs – Country Office Security Associate (COSA)
Job
Title: Country Office
Security Associate (COSA)
Title: Country Office
Security Associate (COSA)
Organisation: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Programme (UNDP)
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to: CO Security
Focal Point
to: CO Security
Focal Point
About
UNDP:
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at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and
drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for
everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global
perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient
nations. World leaders have pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including the overarching goal of
cutting poverty in half by 2015. UNDP’s network links and coordinates global
and national efforts to reach these Goals.
at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and
drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for
everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global
perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient
nations. World leaders have pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including the overarching goal of
cutting poverty in half by 2015. UNDP’s network links and coordinates global
and national efforts to reach these Goals.
Job
Summary: The
Country Office Security Associate (COSA) will provide assistance in the
implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and
security operations and management. It is important to note that the COSA is a
local associate who must always conduct his/her functions in close cooperation
with UNDSS and under the direct supervision of and be accountable to the UNDP
CO SFP. This is a generic job description; depending on the specific
circumstances some functions might need to be emphasised and/or expanded or
even be left out altogether if needed.
Summary: The
Country Office Security Associate (COSA) will provide assistance in the
implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and
security operations and management. It is important to note that the COSA is a
local associate who must always conduct his/her functions in close cooperation
with UNDSS and under the direct supervision of and be accountable to the UNDP
CO SFP. This is a generic job description; depending on the specific
circumstances some functions might need to be emphasised and/or expanded or
even be left out altogether if needed.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides
assistance to the CO SFP in the implementation of the UNDP security plan,
which will be based on the country security plan. This can include the
updating of staff lists and the administration of the CO warden-plan; - Assists
in the maintenance and monitoring of the Minimum Operational
Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential
Security Standards (MORSS) compliance of UNDP staff, offices, projects,
equipment and other areas; - Identify
the Emergency Communication Equipment needs and maintains proper
distribution of those equipment to ensure MOSS, MORSS and BCP; - Assists
in the preparation of UNDP security reports, such as monthly security
update for ST/CO, updated staff list, incident reports, weekly reports and
any other report required by ST/CO; - Provides
general administrative assistance to the CO SFP: Maintains routine and
confidential correspondence files/documents and arranges appointments,
receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries
with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings on security issues
of the CO; - Information
gathering and sharing, provides substantive support to the CO SFP in
collecting and updating information with regards to security issues and
communicating them to the SRSA or CO SFP and disseminate information
affecting staff safety and security to all concerned in the CO and UNDP
Projects; - Provides
assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents
affecting UNDP staffs and offices; - Conducts,
in close cooperation with UNDSS, UNDP Security Risk Assessments (SRA),
evaluations and surveys and advise the CO SFP on physical and procedural
security measures for UNDP offices, project staff, as well as the latest
trends and threats to staff safety and security; - If
so requested and in close cooperation with UNDSS, maintains close contact
and liaise with host government agencies and other UN agencies to obtain
latest information regarding the security situation in the country and
update CO SFP and SRSA; - In
close cooperation with UNDSS, provides support in organizing and
conducting trainings, briefings and courses on security issues/awareness
and preparedness and giving orientation to newly assigned staff members; - Represents
UNDP at security meetings, as appropriate, in the absence of CO SFP; - Perform
UNDP SURGE duties in the sub-region under the direction of the RSA/SRSA as
required; - Perform
UNDP SURGE duties in the sub-region under the direction of the RSA/SRSA as
required; - Provides
substantive security-related input in the preparation, review and
implementation of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) of the CO; - Monitors
movements of UNDP vehicles, staff, consultants, missions and visitors in
the country, in cooperation with UN Radio Room/SIOC; - Attends
and conducts periodic check of HF/VHF radio, satellite phones and other
communication equipment issued to UNDP staff, wardens and other key
personnel; - Supervises
all CO safety and reception staff employed for the security of CO,
develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all
functions under his/her supervision; - Prepares
guard shifts, schedules and roster for the guard and ensures that all
sites are adequately covered by guards; - Undertakes
frequent patrols and spot checks of all areas under his responsibility to
ensure that all guards are working according to the established SOPs and
are well uniformed; - Ensures
that guards are fully briefed and conduct their shift hand-over in
accordance with established SOPs and that the site is not left unattended
at any time; - Ensures
that access control of staff, visitors, vehicles and material/goods
entering and leaving the installations is being maintained as per
established SOPs; - Plans
and conducts office/building evacuation exercises, fire drills, first-aid
and CPR campaigns in close coordination with UNDSS and other neighboring
agencies, and ensures that these activities as adequately documented; - Establishes
and maintains good working relation, in close cooperation with UNDSS, with
local law enforcing agencies, fire brigade, hospitals and other relevant
authorities; - Prepares
draft budget for MOSS /TAR or any other security works and submits timely
for approval; - Handles
all emergencies and crisis involving UNDP CO, on a 24/7 basis, in close
collaboration with UNDSS, and immediately report such incidents to CO SFP
and SRSA.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- An
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education; - A
university degree in Security Risk Management, Political Science or
equivalent and applicable security and military training is desirable. - Relevant
6 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police
context or related field of work; - Experience
in a UN/international related environment is a plus; - Good
relations and influence with national security organizations is highly
desirable. - Language
Requirements: - English
proficiency both written and oral. Knowledge of other UN official
languages (regional languages) is an advantage.
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
Corporate Responsibility
& teamwork:
& teamwork:
- Serve
and promote the mission and values of the organization; - Plans,
prioritize and deliver task on time; - Participate
effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment,
collaborating and cooperating with others; - Execute
responsibilities accordingly maintaining a high sense of confidentiality; - Understands
that those provided service are clients and seeks to see things from a
client perspective; - The
SFPA is normally working day-time. However, under exceptional
circumstances such as during crises, the SFPA may be required to perform
night-duty.
People Skills:
- Solid
Analytical and problem solving skills; - A
high level of motivation, initiative, dedication, intuition and attention
to details; - Flexibility
in the face of changing conditions and ability to manage tasks
simultaneously; - Computer
literacy with proficiency in modern computer software especially word
processing; - Professional
and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively under
stressful conditions; - Informed
and transparent decision making; - Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a
multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity, including gender balance.
Innovation & Judgment:
- Demonstrated
sound judgment in resolving operational issues/problems; - Contribute
creativity, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging
situations; - Strive
for quality client-centered services (internal/external); - Keeping
up-to-date with available security-related technology.
Communication: Demonstrate effective and strong
inter-personal and communication skills.
inter-personal and communication skills.
Job Knowledge and
Expertise:
Expertise:
- Excellent
and current knowledge of physical and procedural security measures; - Execute
day to day tasks systematically and efficiently; - Has
excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.
Core
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Demonstrating/safeguarding
ethics and integrity; - Demonstrate
corporate knowledge and sound judgment; - Self-development,
initiative-taking; - Acting
as a team player and facilitating team work; - Facilitating
and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively; - Creating
synergies through self-control; - Managing
conflict; - Learning
and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting
learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each
staff member; - Informed
and transparent decision making.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If you believe you are one
of the the ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United
Nations Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job
details http://jobs.undp.org
of the the ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United
Nations Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job
details http://jobs.undp.org
NB: UNDP is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
28th June, 2013
28th June, 2013
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