Local Security Associate (LSA) – Monguno and Gwoza UNDSS at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Security Associate (LSA) – Monguno and Gwoza UNDSS

Job Identification: 19785
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Duration: 8 months
Practice Area: Effectiveness
Grade: G6

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Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the CSA/FSCO in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in the AoR:

  • 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 in the area of operation.
  • Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the SA.
  • Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the CSA, as required.
  • Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies.
  • May be requested to provide technical assistance at A/SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA.
  • Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
  • Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan.
  • Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
  • Assists the CSA/FSCO with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process for the AoR.
  • Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, and the Security Assessments.
  • Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/FSCO:

  • Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Measures – RSM) of UN staff, as well as on the latest trends and threats to staff safety and security.
  • Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps updated information related to UN offices and residences.
  • Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

Provides general administrative assistance to the SA/FSCO:

  • Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents.
  • Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities.
  • Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at 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.
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
    • LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

  • Business Management:
    • Ability to manage security-related programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results.
  • Partnerships Management:
    • Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society, private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking:
    • Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP’s organizational priorities and mandate.
  • Resource Management:
    • Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity.
  • Knowledge Facilitation:
    • Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
  • Monitoring:
    • Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
  • Evaluation:
    • Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Secondary education is required.
  • A University Degree or equivalent is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work is required.
  • Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

Other skills and requirements:

  • Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation.
  • Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of host country safety codes.
  • Solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Physically fit.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2024, 04:59 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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