Security Officer

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

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 in coordination with the supervisor;
 •Provides support in conducting security assessment and provides advice on security measures as well as on latest trends and threats to personnel;
 •Monitors the compliance with the Security Risk Management measures and Standard Operating Procedures established in Ukraine Country Office and alerts on changes;
 •Maintains regular contacts with UNDSS and Security Focal Points of UN agencies in coordination with the respective Head of Units;
 •Represents UNOPS in Security Coordination meetings in the absence of the 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 equipment in line with the recommended preventive and mitigation measures based on the security 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.

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.
 
Contract type, level and duration
 
 This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.
 
 Contract type: Ongoing ICA
 Contract level: Local ICA Specialist - LICA 8 (ICS8)
 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
 For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx<;br> 

Additional Information

 •Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
 •Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
 •Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
 •UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
 •Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
 •We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
 
 Application period: 20-Aug-2024 to 03-Sep-2024.