Advise HQ, RO, OC Director and all Program Managers on all safety and security related matters and the possible impact on project design, implementation and funding;
Make substantive safety and security recommendations in line with UN and industry best practice enabling project implementation without compromising UNOPS personnel safety and security
In line with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) methodology, develop as required security risk assessments outlining potential risks and recommended mitigation strategies regards project implementation taking into consideration relevant and existing assessments
The Security Advisor will act as the Single Agency Security Officer and therefore operate within the framework of the UN Security Management System and co-ordinate directly with the local UNDSS office
In addition to liaising with UNDSS, the Security Advisor will ensure appropriate and effective coordination is maintained with other UN security officers, and other regional security services so as to enhance coordination and implementation of the security arrangements across the respective Operation Centres
Give considerable attention to business development with a view to creating a well-established and respected Product Line of security services to clients in the country;
Report all security related incidents across the country the HQ, RO, OC Director that may have an impact on UNOPS projects or programmes;
Establish security as an integral part of UNOPS program and budget planning and operations, in particular for effective delivery of projects in the country;
Review all aspects of convoy procedures and medical evacuations across the country;
Review security arrangements for all field offices in the region and maintain copies of all relevant instructions such as security and evacuation plans;
Ensure staff adherence and compliance to the various UNDSS advisories, in particular: compliance with directions related to security phases; warden systems; minimum operating security standards (MOSS); minimum operating residential security standards (MORSS), etc.
Ensuring all UNOPS personnel receive briefings upon initial arrival, local security training as necessitated by changes in the security environment, and are kept informed of matters affecting their security
Maintaining up-to-date instructions for personnel of the on precautions they should take in relation to the implementation of the security plan, including comprehensive listing of emergency supplies they should have on hand and guidance on action taken during emergencies, including natural disasters and political crises
Reporting all cases in which personnel of the organization have been victims of crime and submitting required reports on such cases to the Director HQ, RO, OC
Assume the leadership in case of phase V evacuation has been declared by activating and managing the UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and extrication policies ensuring a smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS staff members and dependants
Ensure by supervising the process, that timely submissions of staff travel security clearance requests is carried out;
Perform security assessments, both routine and exceptional, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for staff travelling across the area of operation
Maintain accurate multi-sourced country files on current and projected security issues (assessments, security plans, etc.) and brief necessary staff across the region when required;
Provide heightened security awareness training to staff, beyond the required security and emergency procedures, if necessary;
Define, manage and account for the use of security equipment including communications equipment
Organize and carry out training regards Security Risk Assessments within the area of operation and proactively develop training programs for UNOPS personnel. Ensure that all personnel in the country/at the duty station are provided with security training and briefings
Ensure that safety and security is a core component of all programmes at the duty station and that appropriate funding is provided based on actual needs
Carry out other assigned tasks as directed by the HQ, RO, OC Director