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• Offers
  support to the Country Office in the implementation of the Country
  Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework, including
  ensuring that all UNFPA personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans;
• Work
  closely with the HR Unit to ensure staff lists are maintained and
  regularly provided to UNDSS and to the Regional Security Advisor;
• Administer
  and test the UNFPA CO Warden Plan;
• Actively
  participate and coordinate for the field missions to facilitate movement
  within Kampala and between Kampala and other parts of the country and
  provide guidance to the team leader of field mission as well as keep
  coordination with the UNDSS and radio Room. Ensure timely preparation of
  Mission Requests and Security Clearances;
• Facilitate
  security clearances for UNFPA staff and missions arriving in Uganda, as
  needed;
• Facilitate
  preparation and ensure timely submission of security clearance/Movement of
  Personnel (MOP) requests, follow up on the endorsement of security
  clearance/MOPs by UNDSS, keep track on the respective records;
• Prepare
  and administer documentation related to travel arrangements, both local
  and international, including Travel Authorizations;
• Take
  overall responsibility for coordination of vehicle requests and drivers to
  provide missions outside Kampala;
• Administer
  staff IDs (issuance and renewal);
• Work
  in liaison with UNDSS, ensure availability of updated and adequate
  procedures for dealing with emergencies involving UNFPA staff in all
  project locations/offices;
• Render
  support in the preparation and implementation of UNFPA Business Continuity
  Plan;
• In
  coordination with UNDSS be prepared for 24-hour response to all security
  and safety related incidents involving UNFPA staff;
• Offer
  timely support to UNFPA Security Focal Point CO in implementation
  recommendations of the UNFPA Regional Security Advisor and UNFPA Office of
  Security Coordinator.

• Assist
  in the maintenance and monitoring of the Minimum Operational Security
  Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards
  (MORSS) compliance of UNFPA staff, offices, equipment and other areas.
  Identify the Emergency Communication Equipment needs;
• Renders
  support in the preparation of UNFPA security reports such as the Securing
  Incident Reports. Also assist the SFP on the conducting MOSS self-assessment
  on regularly basis;
• Ensure
  that all staff members posted to UNFPA have completed the Basic and
  Advanced Security in The Field Training and that records of certificates are
  maintained with the HR Unit;
• Support
  in the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security
  (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc). Monitors the procurement,
  deployment and functionality of the same;
• Take
  responsibilities for maintenance of office vehicles in respect of security
  requirement, equipment, vehicle logs.
• Coordinate
  with the SFP and UNDSS to conduct periodic appropriate security
  assessments of UNFPA premises and equipment and provides advice on
  shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and
  solutions;
• Work
  in consultation with the CO SFP and UNDSS in implementing UNFPA office
  security measures and procedures.

• Coordinate
  with UNDSS security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys of UNFPA CO
  and project offices, as appropriate.
• Coordinate
  on the office emergency and security preparedness in coordination with
  different stake holders;

• Provides
  general administrative support to the CO SFP and assist him/her in
  relation to security expenditure and budgeting;
• Maintains
  routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to
  security issues;
• Provides
  substantive assistance to the CO SFP in collecting and updating
  information with regards to security issues and communicating them to the
  RSA and CO SFP;
• Takes
  minutes and/or notes at security meetings, when necessary;

• Provides
  assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents
  affecting UNFPA staff and offices;
• Represents
  UNFPA at the local Security Cell meetings, as appropriate, in the absence
  of CO SFP;
• Provide
  briefing to staff and other associated personnel on UN Security Management
  System and other relevant security matters;
• Performs
  any other security-related tasks assigned by the CO Representative/SFP

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Local
  Security Associate should have completed Secondary Level Education.
  Possession of first level university degree desirable in Political Science
  or equivalent and applicable security and military training;
• At
  least six years’ experience in security, preferably in the military or
  police context or related field of work.
• Prior
  experience in a UN/international related environment is an added
  advantage.
• Demonstrating
  /safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Good
  relations and influence with national security organizations is highly
  desirable.
• Languages: English proficiency both written and
  oral. Working knowledge of other UN official languages (regional
  languages) is an advantage.

• Integrity
  
• Commitment
  to the Organization and its Mandate
• Cultural
  Sensitivity/ Valuing Diversity

• Developing
  People/ Coaching and Mentoring
• Fostering
  Innovation and Empowerment
• Performance
  Management

• Communicating
  Information and Ideas
• Self-Management/
  Emotional Intelligence
• Conflict
  Management/ Negotiating & Resolving Disagreements
• Working
  in Teams

• Analytical
  and Strategic Thinking
• Appropriate
  and Transparent Decision-Making
• Knowledge
  Sharing /Continuous Learning
• Results
  Orientation/ Commitment to Excellence

• Business Acumen – Applies the results of analysis and
  sound business judgment to make timely decisions by analyzing the
  environment, and identifying issues, opportunities, and risk factors.
• Job knowledge/Technical expertise – Ability to integrate the needs of the
  office automation, available resources and systems requirements and to
  solve systems/hardware/software problems.
• Client Orientation – Contributes to positive outcomes
  for the client, anticipating and addressing his/her needs and concerns.
  Demonstrates flexibility in meeting client needs and seeks feedback on service
  provision. Creates an enabling environment for a smooth relationship
  between client and service provider.

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