Security Officer

1. Technical Support 

2. Operations

3. Staff Development

4. Team management 

5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Advisory and Technical 

• Reinforce all safety and security related matters including the planning and implementation of projects.

• In line with the UN Security Management System methodology, policies, and procedures, contribute, as required, security risk assessments outlining potential threats and risks levels.ts; 

• Follow-up 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.

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 if 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.

• Implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with UN security frameworks.

• Attend all security related meetings

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

• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

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

  • Fire Safety 

  • Security plan

  • Implementation of mandatory security mitigation measures

  • RSM

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

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

• Ensure the smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS staff members, designated personnel, and dependants, managing the implementation of UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and extrication policies, and assuming leadership in the case of declaration of evacuation. 

• 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.

• Liaise with and update regularly the UNOPS Country Director and the AMMMCO Chief 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 and new arrivals 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 staff traveling 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 country when required;

• Manage the inspection of the main office, facilities, residential compounds, as well as field offices. providing guidance and procedures for achieving full compliance with the mandatory mitigation measures and RSM 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 organizations and UNDSS 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 security communications equipment.

3.  Staff Development

• IN coordination with UNDSS, develop and deliver staff development and training programs for UNOPS personnel, 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, if 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 and coaching.

• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by security guards with existing policies and best practices.

5. Knowledge building and Knowledge sharing 

• 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

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Security Health and Safety Specialist directly impacts  on the security, safety and performance of UNOPS’ personnel, local programmes, projects and operations and therefore the organization’s credibility as an effective service provider in project services and management.   This promotes the image of the office and enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.