Senior Field Security Advisor

2. Operations

• Review all new project proposals from a security perspective and provide comments and proposals to ensure security concerns are addressed.  Conduct field assessments as deemed necessary.

• Maintain close relations with UNDSS and assist UNDSS in performing their overall coordination role providing information and support on issues related to UNOPS.

• Develop, adapt, and implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with UN security management system.

• Propose, maintain and control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.

• Prepare proposals for security enhancements aligned with operational needs (e.g. implementation of new technology)

• Prepare an annual work plan including budget requirements for all aspects of the  HTOC security programme, including full compliance with UN security management policies, procedures and guidelines; including:

  • Fire Safety 

  • Security plans and contingency procedures at all office locations

  • Implementation of mandatory security mitigation measures (SRM)

  • Advise on residential security measures (RSM)

• Revise and update the office Business Continuity Plan from a Security perspective

• Maintain up-to-date database of personnel and their dependents, information and related to UNOPS offices, residences, project sites, focal points, and the warden system for the implementation of the office/operation’s security plan; maintain capacity to conduct rapid headcount and distribute alerts and notifications upon any event;

• Review security arrangements for all operations and projects, maintaining relevant instructions, such as security and evacuation plans for ready access by all parties;

• Ensure the smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS personnel and recognized dependants, managing the implementation of UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and relocation procedures, and assuming leadership in the case of activation of contingency plans. 

• Coordinate personnel when responding to emergencies and alarms.

• Develop mechanism for reporting all security related incidents that may have an impact on UNOPS projects or programmes and the personnel.

• Liaise with and update regularly the UNOPS Chief of Security on the security situation, submitting periodic reports on security issues and performance.

• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events and visits.

• Brief all new project managers on security concerns specific to their projects;

• Perform security assessments, both routine and exceptional, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for personnel working andtraveling across the area of operation.

• Manage and perform daily monitoring, taking necessary action when required, and generate reports as needed.

• Maintain accurate multi-sourced country records on current and projected security issues (assessments, security plans, etc.) and brief necessary staff across the region when required;

• Manage the inspection of the main office, facilities, residential compounds, as well as field offices and compounds, providing guidance and procedures for achieving full compliance with the mandatory mitigation measures (SRM) compliance.

• Monitor and facilitate staff adherence to, and compliance with, the various UNDSS advisories, in particular: directions related to warden systems; mandatory mitigation measures; residential security management (RSM), etc.

• Ensure that appropriate and effective coordination is maintained with other UN security officers and other regional security services to facilitate seamless implementation of the security arrangements across the respective business unit/office.

• Liaise with the local government security and disaster management organizations to gather and assess information on security and safety matters that might affect UNOPS personnel and programmes located in various areas in the country and provide analysis of security related information obtained. 

• Determine, manage and account for the use of security equipment including emergency communications equipment.

• Prepare and maintain UNOPS Security Guard Post Orders and provide updates and other documents as required, to all security guards, regardless of the position and location, in coordination with the external provider when applicable based on Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicators;

• Support the HTOC in the procurement activities of security services and equipment;

• Develop and maintain a working and efficient information recording and filing system for HTOC Security, planning arrangements and required documentation, and ensure compliance to UNSMS security management system.

3. Staff Development

• Elaborate and deliver staff development and training programs for UNOPS personnel and security focal points, including on Security Risk Assessments within the area of operation. 

• Ensure that 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;

• Maintain up-to-date instructions and training for personnel on implementation of the security plan, including required precautions, comprehensive listing of emergency supplies, and guidance on action taken during emergencies, including natural disasters and political crises

• Provide heightened security awareness training to staff, beyond the required security and emergency procedures, as necessary.

4. Team Management

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.

• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for Business Unit personnel on Security related topics.

• Lead and conduct initiatives on capacity development and knowledge building for Security personnel, including network development, plans, learning plans and activities, procurement practice information and best practice benchmarking.

• Oversee team’s contributions to Security knowledge networks and communities of practice including collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in Security.

• Guide team’s collection of feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively