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Local Security Associate
The Job
Background
The Local Security Associate (LSA) will work with the UNDP Field Security Specialist (FSS) and with the Aden Head of Sub-Office who are responsible to the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director. Continuous performance monitoring is ensured by weekly coaching sessions as well as daily interaction with the supervisors. The work plan will be developed in collaboration between HoSO as main supervisor and FSS as secondary supervisor and serve as a benchmark for the yearly performance appraisal of the LSA. The LSA will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Assist in implementation of Country Office Security Plan
MOSS/MORSS Compliance
Threat & Risk Assessment
Liaison
Programming
Sharing Information
General Assistance to the CO SFP
General Tasks
1. Assists in implementation of Country Office Security Plan
Provide assistance to the CO in the implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework, including ensuring that all UNDP personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans;
In conjunction with the HR Unit, ensure Staff Lists are maintained and regularly provided to UNDSS (in conjunction with the HR unit);
Maintain and test UNDP CO Communications Plan;
Maintain Entrance/Exit Check Lists;
Administer and test the UNDP CO Warden Plan;
Facilitate security clearances for staff in all UNDP presences in country;
In coordination with UNDSS, ensure availability of updated and adequate procedures for dealing with emergencies involving UNDP staff in all project locations/offices;
In coordination with UNDSS be prepared for 24-hour response to all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff.
2. MOSS/MORSS Compliance
Ensure that UNDP personnel, offices, residences and equipment are MOSS/MORSS compliant;
Ensure that all staff members posted to UNDP have completed the Basic and Advanced Security in The Field Training and that records of certificates are maintained with the HR Unit;
Provide advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc). Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the same;
Coordinate with the SFP and UNDSS to conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and provides advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions.;
Coordinate with the CO SFP, UNDSS and building occupants in implementing UNDP office security measures and procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles).
3. Threat & Risk Assessment
As requested, provide inputs to UNDSS to assist in the preparation of comprehensive Security Risk Assessments (Country, Regional, Site, Project or Individual specific);
Under the direction of the SFP and in close cooperation with UNDSS, assists in the conducting of UNDP security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys and advises the CO on security measures for UNDP offices and projects in all locations.
4. Liaison
In close coordination with UNDSS, ensure appropriate professional liaison with host government agencies, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions and municipal/traditional leaders.
5. Programming
Provides advise on relevant security policies and regulations (e.g. MOSS, the Accountability Framework, SOPs and safe and secure practices) to assist decision makers in determining potential effects on UNDP activities;
Under the direction of the SFP and in close coordination with UNDSS and the UNDP Management, review the impact of security factors on UNDP Programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on stability and security (both positive and negative), and makes preliminary recommendations regarding possible security needs and improvements.
6. Sharing Information
Provide timely and accurate security advice to all staff;
Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP staff to the SFP and UNDSS;
Ensures that UNDP Programme staff members are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related information generated by UNDSS;
Encourage an exchange of security related information with UNDP project staff;
Assist in the preparation of UNDP security reports such as the Incident Reports and Weekly Reports;
Provides substantive support to the CO in collecting and updating information with regards to security issues and communicating them to key interlocutors.
7. General assistance to the CO SFP
Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues;
Takes minutes and/or notes at UNDP Security meetings.
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