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Security Officer

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Last update: May 15, 2024 Last update: May 15, 2024

Details

Deadline: May 28, 2024 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Ukraine
Organization: UNOPS
Sectors:
Job type:Contract, 4 to 12 months
Languages:
English, Ukrainian English, Ukrainian
Work experience:Min 2 years
Date posted: May 14, 2024

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Description

Dutystation: Kharkiv, Ukraine

Functional responsibilities

1. Technical Support Services

  • Supports the Senior Field Security Advisor in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Ukraine;
  • Supports the team with security field assessments and field visits;
  • Reports online security incidents affecting the project personnel, offices and assets incoordination with the supervisor;
  • Provides support in conducting security assessment and provides advice on securitymeasures as well as on latest trends and threats to personnel;
  • Monitors the compliance with the Security Risk Management measuresand Standard Operating Procedures established in Ukraine Country Office and alerts on changes;
  • Maintains regular contacts with UNDSS and Security Focal Points of UN agencies incoordination with the respective Head of Units;
  • Represents UNOPS in Security Coordination meetings in the absence ofthe supervisor;
  • Supports the Senior Field Security Advisor and Country Director in implementing decisions taken at the SMT;
  • Identifies the needs and facilitates the procurement for necessary security equipmentin line with the recommended preventive and mitigation measures based on thesecurity risk management process;
  • Liaises and coordinates with the local government security structures;
  • Assists in all security related requirements when requested;
  • Provides security-related inputs and support in the implementation of Business continuity Plans in the country;

2. Security Related Administration

  • Prepares security reports, tables, databases, charts
  • Facilitates emergency communications by operating specialized data-communication equipment.
  • Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files / documents, ensuring the security of data and other sensitive information.

3. Team Management

  • Facilitates the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
  • Provides oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

4. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

  • Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on Security-related topics.
  • Contribute to Security knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources management.
  • Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

Impact of Results:

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Security Officeraffects the overall efficiency of the relevant business unit in relation to security matters, compliance with the UN Security Management System policies, guidelines and advisories, and the effective delivery of programmes and projects. Timely and accountable delivery of services, contributes to improved safety and security for UNOPS personnel and assets. This promotes the image of the office and enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.

Education/Experience/Language requirements


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management or security management is required;
  • Knowledge of UN Security Rules and Regulations is distinct advantage.

Work Experience

  • Minimum two years of experience in the Security Department in an international, public or corporate organization is required.
  • Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages is required.

Language Requirements
  • Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.


Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.


Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

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