Security Officer

Kharkiv

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Kharkiv
Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Security

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5116/28570

Department/office ECR, UAMCO, Ukraine MCO

Duty station Kharkiv, Ukraine

Contract type Local ICA Specialist

Contract level LICA Specialist-8

Duration 10 months, the extension of the contract depents on satisfactory performance and budget availability

Application period 19-Jul-2024 to 04-Aug-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Technical Support Services

Supports the Senior Field Security Advisor in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Ukraine;
Supports the team with security field assessments and field visits;
Reports online security incidents affecting the project personnel, offices and assets in coordination with the supervisor;
Provides support in conducting security assessment and provides advice on security measures as well as on latest trends and threats to personnel;
Monitors the compliance with the Security Risk Management measures and Standard Operating Procedures established in Ukraine Country Office and alerts on changes;
Maintains regular contacts with UNDSS and Security Focal Points of UN agencies in coordination with the respective Head of Units;
Represents UNOPS in Security Coordination meetings in the absence of the supervisor;
Supports the Senior Field Security Advisor and Country Director in implementing decisions taken at the SMT;
Identifies the needs and facilitates the procurement for necessary security equipment in line with the recommended preventive and mitigation measures based on the security risk management process;
Liaises and coordinates with the local government security structures;
Assists in all security related requirements when requested;
Provides security-related inputs and support in the implementation of Business continuity Plans in the country;

2. Security Related Administration

Prepares security reports, tables, databases, charts
Facilitates emergency communications by operating specialized data-communication equipment.
Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files / documents, ensuring the security of data and other sensitive information.

3. Team Management

Facilitates the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
Provides oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

4. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on Security-related topics.
Contribute to Security knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources management.
Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

Impact of Results:

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Security Officer affects the overall efficiency of the relevant business unit in relation to security matters, compliance with the UN Security Management System policies, guidelines and advisories, and the effective delivery of programmes and projects. Timely and accountable delivery of services, contributes to improved safety and security for UNOPS personnel and assets. 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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management or security management is required;
Knowledge of UN Security Rules and Regulations is distinct advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum two years of experience in the Security Department in an international, public or corporate organization is required.
Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages is required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

This vacancy is now closed.