Local Security Assistant

Baidoa

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Baidoa
Grade: Administrative support - NPSA-6, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Security and Safety
Closing Date: 2024-12-12

Background

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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 United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System. UNDSS in Somalia supports all UN Agencies in Somalia through security advice and guidance to enable the UN Agencies to conduct their operations in the safest possible manner

The main tasks include liaison with the national and provincial police counterparts, gathering information on security matters affecting UN staff and programs in various locations in the country, and providing advice and relevant reports to the ASA. The LSA will also assist UN agencies in investigating criminal incidents/traffic accidents involving UN staff/premises in the AOR and other UN locations in Somalia as directed by the ASA in the area.

Under the technical guidance and supervision of the UNDSS Area ASA, the LSA will assist the ASA in the execution of security responsibilities in the region of operation in Somalia and the day-to-day security operations for UNDSS. He/She will demonstrate a client-orientated approach to security management with a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, and tact. He/She will work with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in complex security and political environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Assists ASA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the area of operation and country.

Ensures effective and efficient functioning of UNDSS Operations.
Reports security incidents affecting all UNSMS Staff, Offices, and Assets.
Provides general administrative assistance to the ASA.

2.) Ensures effective and efficient collection, updates, and communication of information regarding the security situation in the country focusing on the achievement of the following:

Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation.
Assess the security situation at the duty station and ensure adequate gathering and verification of security
information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the ASA.
Communicates security information to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the ASA as required.

3.) Ensures maintenance of the Security Plan, including updating staff lists focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Maintains the specific security plans and updates staff lists.
Records security incidents affecting all UNSMS Staff, Offices, and Assets.
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
Provides technical assistance at ASMT meetings in the absence of the ASA as required.
Serves as secretariat for SC/ASMT meetings.

Competencies

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.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
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
Business Management	Customer Satisfaction/Client Management	Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management	Operations Management	Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization beyond processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms
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

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

High School graduate or Equivalent with 6 Years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in Criminal Justice, Military Studies, Security Management, Legal Management or a relevant field is highly desirable, but is not a requirement.

Experience:

6 years relevant experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is essential, including the ability to draft, edit and finalize documents in English.
UNDP reserves the right to conduct background checks on applicants.
UN employees are NOT allowed to carry firearms while on duty.
The use of any drugs, including but not limited to “khat” during working hours is not tolerated.
Candidates considered for the post may be required to undergo a drug test.
Valid and clean driving license, experience in driving armored is an advantage.
Valid National Passport maintained at all times is required.
Knowledge of mechanics is desirable

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