Security Specialist ( Deputy Chief of Security)

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/

This position is located within the Guard Force of the UN House Diamniadio, Senegal and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as "A" hardship and family duty station.  The UN House Diamniadio which is about 40 km outside of Dakar will accommodate about 34 United Nations organizations present in Senegal and their approximately 2,300 staff. This 56,000m2 building complex is set to become a multilateral landmark in West Africa, and in addition to the Senegal UN offices. It will host regional and subregional UN offices responsible for the Sahel, West, and Central Africa.
 

2- Reporting Relationship

The incumbent is responsible for the management of security operations in the UN House, including the management of the Guard Force Unit, unarmed private security services (UPSS) and security coordination with the Senegalese armed security forces deployed at the UN House. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) of Senegal.

Under the supervision of the Chief Security Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties which include but not limited to:

1- Provide leadership support in security management and policy guidance to enable effective application of security policies and procedures while protecting and minimizing risk to UN personnel and operations in the covered location:

• Serves as a member of the Country Security Cell, contributing to the implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan for the UN House Complex.
• Responsible for the application of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) plans and procedures for the UN House compound at Diamniadio.
• Under the guidance of the CSA, is responsible for the supervision of the UN House (GFM) personnel including the Fire Service component, ensuring their deployment, general support and performance management.
• Under the guidance of the CSA, ensuring that the Security team is properly staffed and compliant with all relevant human resources rules and regulations, procedures, and guidelines
• Managing and coordinating the overall and day-to-day security operations at the UN House at Diamniadio. Managing the Guard Force Security team to facilitate the necessary operations to achieve and provide a safe and secure environment for UN personnel, property, and resources.
• Is responsible to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (Chief Security Adviser) for the oversight of the Unarmed Private Security Service (UPSS) and security coordination with the Senegalese armed security forces deployed at the UN House.

• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other UN agencies deployed in the area of operations to ensure maximum security coordination for the UN House.
• Ensures that all reported security-related incidents involving UN staff members and project personnel within the confines of the UN House Complex are appropriately investigated and responded to, escalating those that require a higher administrative or managerial response

3- Monitor and oversee security compliance of UN premises:

• Is responsible for the premises security plan, fire and safety plan, and evacuation plan for the UN House Diamniadio, including all aspects related to the development, implementation and updating of these plans.
• Is responsible for ensuring the regular periodic conduct of Mass Casualty Incident drills, first-aid response, Fire and facility evacuation drills and training for all personnel as necessary, coordinating regular exercises for the same.
• Manages the maintenance of office security by ensuring the conduct of physical security inspections of facilities and grounds, carrying out background checks where possible, and responsible for access and entry control at the facility.
• Supervises the emergency communications and fire safety system in the premises ensuring periodic checks to ensure the system is functioning properly and arranges for repairs as necessary.

4- Provide timely and accurate security advice and briefings to UN Management and Personnel and collaborate with key security partners internally and externally to ensure a constant flow of information on important security matters  to the UN agencies  and its personnel in the UN House, Diamnadio:

• Ensures that security training for all UN House (GFM) personnel, UPSS and deployed Country Security Forces, is carried out on a periodic and regular basis as required by the UNSMS and that and responsibilities of the various operations response units are assigned and performed according to pre-defined expectations.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security threats/trends and advising UN personnel on security risk management measures relating to the UN House.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of dialogue with local authorities, gendarmerie, Fire Service and other stakeholders in the event of natural and human-originated threats and disasters to the UN House.

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

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:  Responsible for supervision and performance management of Procurement Analysts and support staff in Procurement Unit. 

Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.

Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Security Services - Security advice, planning and coordination: Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities.

Security Services - Security information management: Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations.

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 - 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.

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.