UNDP Jobs - 2705- Consultant: Head of Security Unit

Consultant: Head of Security Unit

Location :

Odessa, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Dec-2007

Application Deadline :

05-Oct-07 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 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

In June 2005 the Presidents of Moldova and Ukraine sent a joint letter to the EU requesting assistance for enhanced border management capacities, including the development of an international standard of border and customs control at the Moldova/Ukraine state border. The EU responded positively to this request and an EU Border Assistance Mission to and was set-up which is based on a Memorandum of Understanding dated 7 October 2005 and signed between the European Commission, the Republic of Moldova and . UNDP is the European Commission’s implementing partner in this endeavor. The initial duration of the EUBAM was 2 years until November 2007. Its mandate has been extended for further 2 years until end of November 2009.

The Mission ’s “core personnel” will be competitively selected on the basis of individually submitted applications corresponding to the enclosed job description, and will be directly hired and remunerated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A vacancy for the ‘core personnel’ posts will also be published in international press (‘The Economist’).

The initial duration of the assignment will be up to one year; upon satisfactory performance of duties, Mission personnel will be asked to extend their assignment for an additional 1 year

Duties and Responsibilities

The Head of Security Unit serves as the Mission Security Adviser and reports to the Head of Mission on all security-related matters. His/her main functions shall be:

To serve as the principal advisor to the Head of Mission and senior Mission management in the execution of safety and security responsibilities of EUBAM personnel, their eligible dependants and Mission property in accordance with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS);
To undertake threat assessments for all locations in the Mission area where EUBAM personnel are present;
To update, test and manage separate warden systems for both international and national personnel;
To contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations;
To review and monitor activities related to the Mission security programme and Mission security plans, including all aspects related to the elaboration, development and updating of such plans and, if necessary, their implementation. Identify air and land evacuation requirements to be used in emergency cases;
To maintain continuing awareness of prevailing local security conditions, to identify probable threats and to advise EUBAM staff to follow appropriate preventative steps;
To arrange protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP's as necessary;
To compile and maintain an updated staff list that includes all personnel, including visiting delegations and consultants;
To establish and maintain contact with national security agencies in the EUBAM Area of Responsibility (AoR) in order to obtain the best information and protection for EUBAM personnel and their eligible dependants, operations and EUBAM property;
To establish and maintain contact with security officials of diplomatic missions and International Organisations, specifically, OSCE, UNDP, UNDSS, EU and to share information pertaining to staff safety and security;
To act as the EUBAM representative on the SMT for both Moldova and Ukraine and advising Designated Officials (DOs) and Security Management Teams (SMTs) on operational security requirements consistent with the MOSS;
To establish and maintain dialog with international institutions for coordination of efforts in the event of natural or man-made disasters;
To assume responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation of office physical security measures;
To determine need for, and provide training and advice to EUBAM personnel on residential security measures;
To establish procedures for and conduct investigations on all deaths and all accidents and incidents in which mission personnel have been victims of crime;
To follow up on all arrest of EUBAM personnel or suspected breaches of the EUBAM code of conduct;
To assume responsibility for guard force management and issuance of ID cards;
To evaluate effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures in effect in assigned areas of responsibility, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, and evacuation plans;
To coordinate 24-hour response to all security related incidents involving EUBAM personnel and eligible dependants;
To perform other security related tasks assigned by the Head of Mission, UNDP, UNDSS or Dos;
To work closely with the Administration Unit on the identification and procurement of security related equipment.

Competencies

Demonstrated leadership skills in managing security operations as well as capabilities in security risk assessment, planning and organization;
Proven crisis management capabilities, including the ability to make quick but thorough decisions in emergency cases or when rapid response is required;
Excellent knowledge of the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) used in the United Nations operations;
Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, secure information exchange systems;
Good knowledge of the applicable procedures for the management of classified information (registry, etc.);

Required Skills and Experience

Active (or recently retired) national or international Security Officer;
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in security issues in a national service of an EU Member State or in an International Organisation or Mission , including operations in third countries;
Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian and/or Romanian is an asset;
Valid driving license for driving light vehicles;
Familiarity with relevant IT software tools;
Earlier international exposure, the ability to work in a multicultural environment, and a high level of integrity and reliability;
Valid national security clearance at least of level “secret”.