Field Security Associate - UNDSS; Post level NPSA--Agency UNDP

Background

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 benefit from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

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

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 1. Assists the Area Security Adviser (ASA) / Field Security Coordination Officer 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.
• 2. Provides field support to the Mission Security Commanders in the implementing and planning of convoy movements in Gaza:
  • Supports in the security planning and security management of humanitarian convoy movements within Gaza.
  • Conducts advanced work and route assessment missions.
  • Contributes to and conducts pre‑deployment briefings.
  • Carries out checks on security equipment to ensure equipment readiness.
  • Contributes to making determination of equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements.
  • Acts as Mission Security Commander where appropriate.
• 3. Manages UNDSS fleet and drivers in coordination with the FSCO
  • Ensures each movement are assigned a vehicle and a driver.
  • Manages drivers’ weekly schedule, leave plan, overtime.
  • Anticipates and reports shortage of resources in a timely manner.
• 4. 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. Conduct security briefings, as required.
• 5. Supports the FSCO through conducting security evaluations and provision of advice:
  • Provides support in…