Jobs - 53388- Chief Security Adviser

Chief Security Adviser

Location :

Multiple Duty Stations

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Feb-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

D-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 years

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System to enable the safest, most efficient and effective conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System, the safety and security of the United Nations Staff, operations and premises at United Nations headquarters, Offices Away from Headquarters and in field locations. Given that UNDP administers UNDSS staff in field locations, the resulting appointment will be offered under UNDP conditions of service. The Chief Security Adviser will report directly to the United Nations Designated Official (DO) with dotted line reporting to the Senior Management in the Department of Safety and Security at UN Headquarters in New York. For purposes of this announcement, all the D-1 positions are located in designated hardship duty stations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The CSA advises the DO and the Security Management Team on all aspects of the safety and security of personnel of the UN Security Management System organizations (UNSMS), their eligible dependants as well as premises, assets and operations of the UNSMS organizations. In particular, the CSA leads and directs security operations with the following duties in the country/mission/designated area under his/her responsibility.

Security Risk Management

Thoroughly familiar with the Security Risk Management (SRM) system and ensures timely development and review of Security Risk Assessments (SRA), Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS), and other relevant requirements of UNSMS security policies and guidelines, to enable the continued delivery of UNSMS programmes particularly in crisis situations while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and security of UNSMS premises and assets.

Management of Personnel and Assets

Manages all security personnel under his/her supervision; directs the mission’s security sections and units, including executive protection, investigations and fire safety. In the context of integrated missions, manages security-related budgets, resources and assets, and oversees the performance of security contractors.

Security Coordination

Establishes, chairs and leads the Security Cell comprising of Security Officers of UNSMS organizations; coordinates safety and security arrangements with representatives of UNSMS organizations; establishes and maintains a liaison mechanism with NGOs under the “Saving Lives Together” framework; develops and maintains contacts with appropriate host country authorities on issues related to the safety and security of UNSMS personnel, assets and operations.

Security Planning

Ensures timely development and review of Security Plans and their integral components, including, but not limited to, contingency and crisis response plans, standard operating procedures, emergency communications, warden systems and staff lists, as per requirements of UNSMS security policies and procedures.

Compliance Monitoring

Oversees adherence of all UN SMS personnel and organizations to security policies and procedures, including Security Plan, MOSS and MORSS, promoting understanding and support for security requirements and reporting cases of non-compliance to the DO and the SMT; monitors and analyzes trends of security incidents affecting UNSMS personnel and organizations, identifying problems and solutions in a timely fashion.

Security Awareness

Ensures that the DO, SMT and UNDSS are kept regularly updated in a timely manner on security developments, providing required briefings and reports; ensures that all UNSMS personnel receive timely security updates, alerts and warnings when the security situation warrants it; shares security information with NGOs under the “Saving Lives Together” framework, as appropriate.

Security Training

Directs in-country security training programmes, ensuring that all UNSMS personnel and their eligible family members receive the required security trainings and briefings.

Resources for Security

During emergency/crisis situations, is responsible for UNDSS inputs for security resources to Flash Appeals, Consolidated Appeals, Central Emergency Response Funds (CERF) and bilateral donor requests; is responsible and accountable for the management of extra-budgetary (XB) funding and resources relating to security.

Competencies

Core Values:

Integrity;
Professionalism;
Respect for Diversity.

Professionalism:

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement security operations in the field, implement a wide range of UNSMS security management policies and procedures, manage crisis situations and contingencies, produce reports and papers on security issues;
Expert knowledge in modern management tools and practices;
As a UN executive leader, serves as a role model with leadership skills and ability to manage and coordinate many different activities/operations, including disaster crisis management, to make difficult decisions under pressure and to implement proposals;
Ability to build and manage large and diverse teams;
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and possesses strong communication skills;
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence and resilience when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Leadership:

Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;
Empowers others to translate vision into results;
Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;
Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo;
Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgement/ Decision-making:

Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
Gathers relevant information before making a decision;
Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
Checks assumptions against facts;
Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in risk, disaster or emergency management, social/political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law or related area;
A first level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

A minimum of fifteen (15) years progressively responsible experience in security, risk and disaster management in the public or private areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required;
Of these, at least ten years of command or leadership experience including a minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience within the the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in the field, including contingency planning and crisis management is required.

Language Requirements:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat;
For this post, written and spoken fluency in English is required;
As UNDSS operates in diverse geographic and linguistic areas, written and spoken fluency in a second official UN language is desirable;
Depending on location of mission, fluency in written and spoken French and/or Arabic may be a requirement.

Before submitting your application, please note the following:

UNDSS does not apply UNDP’s policy on seniority in rank;
UNSMS Staff will be considered only if they currently hold an appointment at the P-5 or D-1 level and meet the relevant qualifications and experience requirements;
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted;
All applications must include (as an attachment) a completed P-11 form which can be downloaded from: http://sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.docx;
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment, therefore group all your documents into one single PDF file to attach;
Applications without the completed UN P-11 form, or with a partially completed P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment;
Other forms of resume will not be accepted;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.