Job Title: National Security Officer
Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade: NOB
About UNDP:
The United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network.
UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network.
UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Job Summary: The duties and responsibilities of the
National Security Officer (NSO) include the safety and security of all UNDP
staff, eligible dependents, eligible partners and contractors, resources,
assets, facilities, programmes and projects in addition to promoting. enabling
and supporting UNDP programme delivery throughout Uganda while ensuring
compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and
regulations. The primary objective of the deployment of the UNDP National
Security Officer is to advise on the protection of, and minimizing the risk to,
UNDP staff, eligible dependents, property and operations in all locations and
at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout Uganda. This will
be achieved through:
National Security Officer (NSO) include the safety and security of all UNDP
staff, eligible dependents, eligible partners and contractors, resources,
assets, facilities, programmes and projects in addition to promoting. enabling
and supporting UNDP programme delivery throughout Uganda while ensuring
compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and
regulations. The primary objective of the deployment of the UNDP National
Security Officer is to advise on the protection of, and minimizing the risk to,
UNDP staff, eligible dependents, property and operations in all locations and
at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout Uganda. This will
be achieved through:
·
Advising
that UNDP security support feature in the programming process at the country
office level as well as in the case of each individual project, from project
identification, planning, budgeting, implementation and right through to
monitoring and evaluation;
Advising
that UNDP security support feature in the programming process at the country
office level as well as in the case of each individual project, from project
identification, planning, budgeting, implementation and right through to
monitoring and evaluation;
·
Strengthening
the security arrangements of UNDP and maintaining a security network of
international and national security personnel.
Strengthening
the security arrangements of UNDP and maintaining a security network of
international and national security personnel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programming:
·
Provide
security policy guidance
and security management support
to the Resident Representative
and CO management team
enabling effective programme planning, implementation and
delivery within the
framework of all UN security
policies and procedures.
Provide
security policy guidance
and security management support
to the Resident Representative
and CO management team
enabling effective programme planning, implementation and
delivery within the
framework of all UN security
policies and procedures.
·
Ensure the
mainstreaming of security
into all levels
of programme design, implementation and delivery through the substantive monitoring of ongoing and future projects and programmes providing
innovative and proactive support, direction and solutions where required. Serves as permanent member of project
appraisal committee (PAC).
Ensure the
mainstreaming of security
into all levels
of programme design, implementation and delivery through the substantive monitoring of ongoing and future projects and programmes providing
innovative and proactive support, direction and solutions where required. Serves as permanent member of project
appraisal committee (PAC).
·
Review
the impact of current as when as future potential security factors and trends
on UNDP planning, programme design and delivery, as well as the possible
impact that programme design
might have on the stability and
security, ensuring that possible support needs are identified and improvements are implemented. Quarterly review of the UNDP Risk Log with
programme team leaders and providing input into it.
Review
the impact of current as when as future potential security factors and trends
on UNDP planning, programme design and delivery, as well as the possible
impact that programme design
might have on the stability and
security, ensuring that possible support needs are identified and improvements are implemented. Quarterly review of the UNDP Risk Log with
programme team leaders and providing input into it.
·
Liaise
and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution
of missions, ensuring the safety and security
of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
Liaise
and coordinate activities of partner organizations and counterparts in the planning, preparation and execution
of missions, ensuring the safety and security
of UNDP staff as the highest priority.
·
To protect
and minimize the
risk to UNDP staff, project
personnel, property and
operations in all locations and at the same
time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout;
To protect
and minimize the
risk to UNDP staff, project
personnel, property and
operations in all locations and at the same
time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout;
·
Participating as a member of the security cell
established by UNDSS in country
Participating as a member of the security cell
established by UNDSS in country
Threat and Risk
Assessment:
Assessment:
·
Conduct
a threat and risk assessment of
operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify
and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
Conduct
a threat and risk assessment of
operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented, identify
and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
·
Assist/provide inputs to UNDSS Uganda in preparing a
comprehensive threat and risk assessment of the country to include all
locations where UNDP staffs. Dependents and equipment are present.
Assist/provide inputs to UNDSS Uganda in preparing a
comprehensive threat and risk assessment of the country to include all
locations where UNDP staffs. Dependents and equipment are present.
·
Assist/provide inputs to the Security Management Team
through the UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy Country Director
(Operations).
Assist/provide inputs to the Security Management Team
through the UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy Country Director
(Operations).
·
Participate in Security Management and Operations
Managements meeting at request of the UNDP Resident Representative.
Participate in Security Management and Operations
Managements meeting at request of the UNDP Resident Representative.
·
Assist
local UNDP travel managers with risk assessments related to travel by and
waterways where applicable.
Assist
local UNDP travel managers with risk assessments related to travel by and
waterways where applicable.
Security Plan and
Business Continuity:
Business Continuity:
·
Work
closely with UNDSS to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security
framework.
Work
closely with UNDSS to ensure that UNDP procedures conform to the UN security
framework.
·
Provide
inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country
specific security plan and
contingency plans in accordance
with the UN Field Security
Handbook (FSH).
Provide
inputs and assist UNDSS in establishing, maintaining and updating the country
specific security plan and
contingency plans in accordance
with the UN Field Security
Handbook (FSH).
·
See that
all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan of the respective duty
stations, (including UNDP sub offices)
being prepared by UNDSS.
See that
all UNDP personnel are included in the Security Plan of the respective duty
stations, (including UNDP sub offices)
being prepared by UNDSS.
·
Update
the UNDP component within the
country-specific security plan and
contingency plans in accordance with
UNDSS.
Update
the UNDP component within the
country-specific security plan and
contingency plans in accordance with
UNDSS.
·
Train
UNDP international and national wardens
and follow up on their specific operational needs accordingly.
Train
UNDP international and national wardens
and follow up on their specific operational needs accordingly.
·
Provide
security related contributions to the
Country Office (CO) Business Continuity Plan, with guidance from the Country
Security Advisor/Deputy Country Security Advisor.
Provide
security related contributions to the
Country Office (CO) Business Continuity Plan, with guidance from the Country
Security Advisor/Deputy Country Security Advisor.
·
Facilitate
security clearances for all UNDP staff travelling in areas where required.
Facilitate
security clearances for all UNDP staff travelling in areas where required.
Minimum Operating Security
Standards:
Standards:
·
Oversight
of UNDP personnel and equipment for MOSS compliance.
Oversight
of UNDP personnel and equipment for MOSS compliance.
·
Ensure
that Country Office management is
briefed sufficiently on security requirements in order to take decisions and provide
adequate resources so that staff members are provided with; and proficient in
the use of, safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and
personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
Ensure
that Country Office management is
briefed sufficiently on security requirements in order to take decisions and provide
adequate resources so that staff members are provided with; and proficient in
the use of, safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and
personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
·
Establish internal
communication systems so that
UNDP communications are integrated
into the appropriate UN Security Emergency Communications System.
Establish internal
communication systems so that
UNDP communications are integrated
into the appropriate UN Security Emergency Communications System.
·
Provide
advice on selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security
(vehicles, telecommunications
equipment, etc.).
Provide
advice on selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security
(vehicles, telecommunications
equipment, etc.).
·
Provide
advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
Provide
advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
·
Provide
orientation and training to international
and national staff members on security guidelines. communication procedures (including operation of VHF radio
equipment), travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions
in movement, such as curfews, restricted and dangerous areas.
Provide
orientation and training to international
and national staff members on security guidelines. communication procedures (including operation of VHF radio
equipment), travel precautions, emergency procedures and existing restrictions
in movement, such as curfews, restricted and dangerous areas.
·
Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all
security related incidents involving
UNDP staff and eligible dependents. In coordination with UNDSS, and on
behalf of the Resident Representative, ensure appropriate professional liaison
with local authorities responsible for
security, law and order, counterparts
in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and
traditional leaders.
Coordinate with DSS 24-hour response to all
security related incidents involving
UNDP staff and eligible dependents. In coordination with UNDSS, and on
behalf of the Resident Representative, ensure appropriate professional liaison
with local authorities responsible for
security, law and order, counterparts
in diplomatic missions and municipal/civic/religious and
traditional leaders.
·
The NSO
will, in consultation with the Resident Representative, respond to requests
from the DO/UNDSS, to perform UN system related security tasks.
The NSO
will, in consultation with the Resident Representative, respond to requests
from the DO/UNDSS, to perform UN system related security tasks.
·
Any
other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP Resident
Representative.
Any
other security related tasks assigned by the UNDP Resident
Representative.
Information
Management:
Management:
·
Provide
timely and accurate security advice to the UNDP Management, programme managers,
project managers and visiting consultants.
Provide
timely and accurate security advice to the UNDP Management, programme managers,
project managers and visiting consultants.
·
Disseminate
crucial security information to UNDP staff.
Disseminate
crucial security information to UNDP staff.
·
Immediately
report all security -related incidents
involving UNDP staff and eligible dependents to the Resident
Representative, Deputy Country Director
and UNDSS in country.
Immediately
report all security -related incidents
involving UNDP staff and eligible dependents to the Resident
Representative, Deputy Country Director
and UNDSS in country.
·
Ensure
that UNDP programme and operations staff members are provided with situation
reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS
In a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure
that UNDP programme and operations staff members are provided with situation
reports and other appropriate security-related information generated by UNDSS
In a timely and efficient manner.
·
In
cooperation with the HR unit, maintain
updated UNDP staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
In
cooperation with the HR unit, maintain
updated UNDP staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants.
·
In
coordination with UNDSS Uganda, establish good relationships with national law
enforcement both at local and state levels, military and civil intelligence
authorities. And counterparts in the
Diplomatic Missions and
municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
In
coordination with UNDSS Uganda, establish good relationships with national law
enforcement both at local and state levels, military and civil intelligence
authorities. And counterparts in the
Diplomatic Missions and
municipal/civic/traditional leaders.
·
Encourage
an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP
programme implementation.
Encourage
an exchange of information relative to risk management for UNDP
programme implementation.
·
In
coordination with UNDSS, conduct investigations of death of a staff/family member under
suspicious and unclear circumstances.
In
coordination with UNDSS, conduct investigations of death of a staff/family member under
suspicious and unclear circumstances.
·
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
·
Maintain
a security network of international and national personnel;
Maintain
a security network of international and national personnel;
·
In
coordination with UNDP HQ and as assigned by the RR and/or DCD(O), conduct
preliminary investigations in cases of breach of UN code of conduct by UNDP
staff.
In
coordination with UNDP HQ and as assigned by the RR and/or DCD(O), conduct
preliminary investigations in cases of breach of UN code of conduct by UNDP
staff.
Office and
Residential Security:
Residential Security:
·
Conduct
periodic appropriate security assessments
of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security
preparedness with recommended
improvements and solutions.
Conduct
periodic appropriate security assessments
of UNDP premises and equipment and advice on shortfalls in security
preparedness with recommended
improvements and solutions.
·
Assist
UNDP in developing and implementing
office security requirements for Regional (regional or sub-) offices and offices of
UNDP-implemented projects.
Assist
UNDP in developing and implementing
office security requirements for Regional (regional or sub-) offices and offices of
UNDP-implemented projects.
·
Establish and implement access control mechanisms
(visitor/vehicle screening) as
necessary for UNOP and project offices based on the security risk assessments.
Establish and implement access control mechanisms
(visitor/vehicle screening) as
necessary for UNOP and project offices based on the security risk assessments.
·
Represent
UNDP security interests in the UN
House/common premises to be occupied by UNDP by ensuring that staff safety and
security are primary considerations.
Represent
UNDP security interests in the UN
House/common premises to be occupied by UNDP by ensuring that staff safety and
security are primary considerations.
·
Advise
staff on adequate security measures compliant with MORSS.
Advise
staff on adequate security measures compliant with MORSS.
·
Ensure
that UNDP premises and international staff residences are MOSS and MORSS
compliant respectively.
Ensure
that UNDP premises and international staff residences are MOSS and MORSS
compliant respectively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP National Security Officer job placement
should hold a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a in
related security field
The
ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP National Security Officer job placement
should hold a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a in
related security field
·
Two
years of relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police
context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an
international NGO is desirable.
Two
years of relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police
context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an
international NGO is desirable.
·
Previous
experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
Previous
experience of working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset.
·
In-depth
knowledge of security management and risk management.
In-depth
knowledge of security management and risk management.
·
Knowledge
of HF and VHF radio operation;
Knowledge
of HF and VHF radio operation;
·
Experience
in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
Experience
in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;
·
Knowledge
of host country safety codes;
Knowledge
of host country safety codes;
·
Solid
computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
Solid
computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
·
Possession
of a valid driver’s license
Possession
of a valid driver’s license
Personal Competencies:
·
Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
·
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
·
People
Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
People
Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
·
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and
transform
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and
transform
·
Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising
good judgement
Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising
good judgement
Technical/Functional
·
Sustainable
Development: Knowledge of
sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to
apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social
and environmental dimensions
Sustainable
Development: Knowledge of
sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to
apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social
and environmental dimensions
·
Peacebuilding
and Reconciliation: Ability to
support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development
Peacebuilding
and Reconciliation: Ability to
support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development
·
Development
Planning and Monitoring: Ability
to develop business and planning processes at the national and local level and
the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Development
Planning and Monitoring: Ability
to develop business and planning processes at the national and local level and
the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
·
Relationship
Management: Ability to engage
and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, inter-agency coordination
and forge productive working relationships
Relationship
Management: Ability to engage
and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, inter-agency coordination
and forge productive working relationships
·
Results-based
Management: Ability to manage
programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and
demonstrable results
Results-based
Management: Ability to manage
programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and
demonstrable results
·
Project
Management: Ability to plan,
organize, motivate, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve
specific goals
Project
Management: Ability to plan,
organize, motivate, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve
specific goals
·
Knowledge
Management: Ability to capture,
develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
Knowledge
Management: Ability to capture,
develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to
Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job
requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to
Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job
requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 30th August 2018
For more of the
latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline