Job: LOCAL SECURITY ASSOCIATE (LSA) - LOCAL POST

Location :

Prishtina, Kosovo, UN Administered Territory

Application Deadline :

18-Oct-13

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Post Level :

GS-6

Languages Required :

English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

02-Dec-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA), the Local Security Associate assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists SA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Kosovo;
• Under the guidance of SA, provide assistance during security related incidents and accidents affecting UN staff, assets and operations by mobilizing and coordinating response of local security forces; 
• Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists;
• Supports the SA with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for the duty station;
• Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets;
• Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness;
• Assists in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS) and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Provides general administrative assistance to the SA.

Assists the SA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Kosovo:

• Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
• Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the SA;
• Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the SA, as required;
• Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
• May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the SA.

Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

• Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
• Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

Assists the SA in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station.  Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.

Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.

Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

Provides general administrative assistance to the SA:

• Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
• Maintains a database on contact details in relation Kosovo’s security authorities;
• Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the SA:

• Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
• Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force;
• Perform any other security task requested by the SA.

 Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at Kosovo level.

Competencies

Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values:

• Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.

Planning and Organizing: 

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum
• supervision;
• Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations;
• Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity:

• Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Communication: 

• Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience: 

• 6 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work;
• Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

Other Skills and Requirements: 

• Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
• Knowledge of diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset; 
• Knowledge of Kosovo safety codes;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license 
• Ability to travel
• Physically fit

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English, Albanian and Serbian.

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.

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