Receptionist/Security guard

  • Contract
  • Sukhumi
  • Posted 3 months ago

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Background

 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

 
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
 

The incumbent will be working in UNDP’s project office at the address 58, Chochua Street, Sukhumi. There are 2 floors in the building with one adjacent one-storey building used by UNDP projects. The incumbent should demonstrate dedication and commitment to the work and strictly adhere to the office rules and regulations.

 
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Provision of general reception and information services
  2. Provision of security support services
  3. Provision of logistic support services

Provision of general reception and information services

  • Manage and plan the front desk coverage.
  • Monitor all visitors to the office; provide assistance to visitors by giving them directions and accurate information related to UNDP.
  • Maintain information in the surveillance system, resolve minor technical problems, and report to the telephone service provider for regular maintenance and repair.

Provision of Security Support services

  • Provide security inspection services for the building and surroundings during the day;
  • Ensure access control to the UNDP project office, check visitors and their belongings, screen vehicles parked by the  premises;
  • Maintain orderand identify any surveillance directed at the UNDP project office;
  • Prevent unwanted visitors from entering the building;
  • Check and inspect incoming mail before further distribution;
  • In the event of any emergency follow the procedures / SOPs outlined in the Guidelines for the Security Guards of the UN Offices;
  • Ensuring fire extinguishers are provided and located throughout the UNDP project office and the staff is familiar with the use of them in the working order;
  • Assist in conducting drills for rapid evacuation of premises twice a year for UNDP staff and personnel.

Provision of logistic support services

  • Manage and ensure the timely maintenance of the office generator.
  • Manage and ensure the proper functioning of surveillance security equipment (i.e. cameras, access control system etc.).

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

 

Institutional Arrangement

The Receptionist/Security Guard will work under the overall guidance Specialist – Team Leader for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) and direct supervision of the UNDP’s Partnership for Resilience Programme (PRP) Project Manager, and in tight coordination with UNDSS FSCO who will provide him/her with technical support/oversight.

 
Competencies

 Core Competences

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:   LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

 
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Security Services             Security risk management          Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans

Security Services             Security incident management & monitoring              Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events

Security Services             Security crisis management & response  Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events

Security Services             Security policy awareness & Implementation               Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Security Services             Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire)              Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures

Security Services             Physical/premises security design, implementation and management         Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises

Business management  Communication              Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience

Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Min. Education requirements – Secondary Education is required. 

Experience:

Min. years of relevant work experience  – Minimum  2 years (with secondary education) of previous experience in administrative and logistics in international organizations is required.

Required/Desired skills 

  • Experience in working as Guard in the offices having specific security systems required;
  • Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of web-based management systems required;
  • Experience in maintaining the special logs of visitors required;
  • Experience in working with security video equipment will be highly desirable.
     

Required Language(s)    

  • Intermediate knowledge of English (both written and oral) is required;
    Fluency in Russian is required;
    Knowledge of Abkhaz and Georgian language would be an asset.
     

Professional Certificates             Having certificate in security will be an asset.

 
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters

 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

 
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