National post: Security Analyst, NOA, TA, Dnipro, Ukraine

Organizational Location of the position:

The position is located in Dnipro, Ukraine Country Office, supports and complements the Security Specialist , when appointed and serves as a back-up during the absence of the SS from the duty station.  The incumbent reports to the Security Specialist (SS), when appointed or to the Security Analyst Kyiv when there is no dedicated international security professional, supports the offices from Easthern and Southern SRM Areas in coordinating the day-to-day security activities and travels to regions as and when required.  The duties and responsibilities of the Security Analyst (SA) include the safety and security of all UNFPA personnel, eligible dependents, eligible partners and contractors, resources, assets, facilities, Programmes, and projects in addition to promoting, enabling and supporting UNFPA Programme delivery throughout the area of responsibility while ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

 

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

You will be responsible for:

•    Assists implementation of security risk management measures, security plan, SOPs and guidelines;

•    Responds to security incidents, affecting UNFPA personnel, facilities/premises and or assets, e.g.: at accommodation/facilities or during transport/commute, road missions, etc., either in person or by facilitating the appropriate response, to reduce risk exposure by initiating the appropriate action. 

•    Provides assistance to and follow up on incidents and accidents affecting UNFPA personnel, offices and assets;

•    Supports organizing and conducts trainings, briefings on security issues, awareness and preparedness and delivers orientation/security briefings to newly assigned personnel, in close cooperation with UNDSS;  

•    Monitors status of implementation of security risk management measures and Residential Security Measures (RSM) and security recommendations, facilitates corrective action as needed, to achieve and maintain compliance;

•    Identifies the needs for security equipment (as per established SRM measures), monitors and facilitates security equipment remaining functional, e.g.: Emergency Communication System (ECS radios, Sat Phones, etc.), IFAK/Trauma bags, fire extinguishers, vehicle kits, CCTV cameras, backup power units, etc.;

•    Facilitates compilation of programme assessments of UNFPA programmatic activities with UNFPA programme personnel, for UNDSS to incorporate into the security risk management process; 

•    Contributes to Security Risk Assessments of UNFPA programme in country, particularly high risk areas, in cooperation with and under guidance of UNDSS 

•    Conducts security surveys and ad hoc SRMs of venues intended for UNFPA activates, e.g. new field offices, venues for meetings, workshops, conferences for clearance by UNDSS;

•    Coordinates with UNDSS security risk assessments / surveys of UNFPA Country Office and Field Offices, as appropriate;

•    Compiles information with regards to security issues affecting UNFPA and communicates them to the Security Specialist and Security Analyst Kyiv;

•    Process, review security clearance requests for UNFPA personnel travelling to high and very high risk areas that requests address SRM measures and security procedures applicable to the area, for the approval by the Representative;

•    Facilitates requirements related to UNFPA security information systems are being complied with (Global Directory security component),

•    Assists preparing security reports, e.g.: Security Incident Reports to UNDSS and the UNFPA RSA;

•    Provides general administrative assistance in security-related matters and maintains routine and confidential correspondence, files/documents;

•    Follows up that all personnel falling under the UN SMS have completed mandatory security trainings, their global directory personal profile updated and facilitates provision of relevant data to UNDSS.

•    Carry any other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

 

 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:  

Advanced university degree or equivalent in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Law Enforcement, Business Continuity Management or related discipline.  

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

•    At least two (2) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in the field of security risk management.

•    Experience in a Security Management System within the United Nations or similar International Organizations including international NGO is desirable.

•    Experience of conducting security risk assessments as integral part of operational planning and the enabling of operations

•    Experience of disaster and/or conflict surge support is desirable

•    Practical and professional experience in the military, police or humanitarian work.

•    Knowledge and experience in data collection, analysis and dissemination is desirable.

•    Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel to the field whenever necessary.

 

Languages: 

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

 

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

 

Functional Competencies:

•    Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

•    Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

•    Delivering results-based programmers

•    Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

 

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•    Judgment/Decision Making 

•    Vision 

•    Leadership 

•    Empowering 

•    Building Trust. 

 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

 

Disclaimer:


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