Security Guard (NPSA2)

UNDP Uzbekistan works towards sustainable development goals by focusing on poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, and environmental sustainability. Through partnerships with government agencies, civil society, and the private sector, UNDP promotes inclusive growth and social progress, aiming to improve livelihoods and empower communities across Uzbekistan. The organization prioritizes innovation, resilience building, and capacity development to achieve lasting development impact in the country.

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP and direct supervision of the Senior Security Guard, the incumbent oversees security operations at the premises including all related activities to ensure compliance with security and safety procedures of the United Nations.

Scope of Work

The incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures the continuity of 24-hour guarding service for the office UN Agency;
• Strictly follows the rules and instructions set up by Office of Security Advisor (SA)/ UNDSS;
• Knows and carries out the functional duties related to the provision of physical security, and access control outline in these instructions and knows specific security provisions related to the agency office to which s/he is posted;
• Protects information related to agency offices and staff members.
• Reports immediately any attempts to obtain such information to the Radio Control Room under the Office of SA and to the UNDP Senior Security Guard.
• Acts according to the instructions and rules in cases of fire or other common emergencies and is ready to provide first aid;
• Acts to mitigate and defuse any emergencies that occur in the office, or its immediate vicinity;
• Coordinates with all law enforcement officers who provide security for the external perimeter of the office within the limits of competence;
• Conducts a thorough handover of all security equipment and logbooks at the beginning and end of every shift, in order to provide the continuity of 24 hour guarding service;
• Routinely inspects the condition of all security doors, grills, and windows as well as general condition of the building and office perimeter;
• Reports any damage to the Senior Security Guard and Security Focal Point;
• Maintain all post documentation in the prescribed manner;
• All entries must be clear and complete;
• Record all security incidents and other significant events that take place during the shift;
• Record all communications with residential security posts;
• Prevents, and if possible, detains any suspicious person that attempts to gain unauthorized access to the office;
• Patrols all office grounds; Periodically inspecting the external perimeter of the office.
• Monitor the immediate surrounding at all times.
• Handovers room keys to the authorized staff members upon requested and vehicle keys to the office drivers and records the change of custody in the proper logbook;
• Follows established procedures for removing valuable office items and equipment from the premises;
• Reports all suspicious activities to the Radio Control Room and to the Senior Security Guard and request assistance as appropriate; Searches all vehicles for explosives, unauthorized persons and contraband before giving them access to the office grounds;
• Ensure the rules regarding the individuals involved in repairs and maintenance of the building.
• Accompanies the workers, and in the absence of the building custodians remains with them until they finish their work. The duty schedule for the Security Guard is compiled by the Senior Security Guard in consultation with the UNDP Security Focal Point. Must be very polite to all UN Agency staff members and visitors. Performs other duties as required.
• 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 Security Guard will operate under the direct supervision of the Senior Security Guard and overall oversight of the Operations Manager at UNDP Uzbekistan. They will collaborate closely with relevant country office staff and partners to ensure the safety and security of the Country Office premises. The Security Guard will adhere to strict security protocols and procedures mandated by UNDP and international standards.

• 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 Incident Management & Monitoring: Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events
• 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.

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

• Previous working experience in international organizations or embassies is an asset.
• Previous experience with video surveillance equipment, technical protection equipment is desirable. 

Required language (s): Fluency in written and spoken in Uzbek and Russian is required. Knowledge of English is an asset.