The
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in
Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting
personnel for the following position in Abuja:
JOB TITLE: LOCAL SECURITY ASSOCIATE (UNFPA)
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| Location : |
Abuja, NIGERIA |
| Application Deadline : | 07-May-15 |
| Type of Contract : | FTA Local |
| Post Level : | GS-6 |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | Initial duration of one year |
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Under the direct supervision of the
UNFPA International Operations Manager, the Local Security Associate
(LSA) will provide assistance in his/her role for ensuring MOSS/MORSS
Compliance and matters pertaining to safety and security of UNFPA
personnel, premises and associated assets. It is important to note that
the LSA is a local Associate who must always conduct his/her functions
in close cooperation with UNDSS and under the direct supervision of and
be accountable to the UNFPA Representative who maintains accountability
for security in accordance with the Accountability Policy. The LSA will
work under the technical guidance of the UNFPA Regional Security Adviser
(RSA) for functional security matters which includes to:
- Provide
assistance to the CO Security Focal Point (SFP) in implementation of
the UNFPA security plan, which will be based on the country security
plan. This can include the updating of staff lists and the
administration of the CO Warden Plan;
- Assist in the maintenance
and monitoring of the Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and
Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance of
UNFPA staff, offices, equipment and other areas. Identify the Emergency
Communication Equipment needs;
- Assist in the preparation of UNFPA security reports such as the Security Incident Reports;
- Provides
general administrative assistance to the CO Security Focal Point in
security-related matters and maintains routine and confidential
correspondence files/documents;
- Provide substantive support to
the CO SFP in collecting and updating information with regards to
security issues and communicating them to the Security Focal Point and
the Regional Security Advisor;
- Provide assistance in the conduct
and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting UNFPA staffs
and offices, including anti-fraud investigations;
- Coordinate
with UNDSS security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys of UNFPA
CO and Project Offices, as appropriate. He is also responsible to
coordinate on the office emergency and security preparedness in
coordination with different stake holders;
- Work in close
cooperation with UNDSS, provides support in organizing and conducting
training briefings and courses on security issues/awareness and
preparedness and giving orientation to newly assigned staff members;
- Act
as the direct focal point for security guards and supervisors; support
security guard supervisor in solving problems, recommend need for change
of shifts, verify attendances/absences of security personnel and record
as required;
- Be responsible for management of Access Pass
System for access to UNFPA building(s); Coordinate with other offices
access for specific areas requiring additional authorization;
- Manage
maintenance and upgrade of security technologies; takes responsibility
for management of drivers and maintenance of office vehicles in respect
of security requirement, equipment, vehicle logs;
- Represent UNFPA at the local Security Cell meetings, as appropriate, in the absence of CO SFP;
- If
so requested and in close cooperation with UNDSS, maintains close
contact and liaise with host government agencies and other UN offices to
obtain latest information regarding the security situation in the
country;
- Participate and coordinates for the field missions to
facilitate movement within the country and provide minute to minute
guidance to the Team leader of field mission as well keeps coordination
with the UNDSS and radio Room;
- Work closely with staff who are
focal points for the humanitarian response work and other programme
staff ensuring they are well informed about the security situation in
the UNFPA programme areas
- Work in conjunction with the HR Unit,
ensures Staff Lists are maintained and regularly provided to UNDSS and
to the Regional Security Advisor;
- Facilitate security clearances for UNFPA staff and missions arriving in Nigeria, as needed;
- Facilitate
preparation and ensures timely submission of Movement of Personnel
(MOP) requests, follow up on the endorsement of MOPs by UNDSS, keep
track on the respective records;
- Perform any other related
duties as may be assigned by the Representative/Deputy Representative
and the International Operations Manager.
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Competencies
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Core Competencies:
- Valuing diversity
- Performance management
- Developing people/fostering innovation and empowerment
- Working in Teams
- Communicating information and ideas/knowledge sharing
- Integrity/commitment to mandate
- Appropriate and transparent decision making
- Results orientation and commitment to excellence
- Self-management/emotional intelligence and conflict management/negotiating and resolving disagreements
Functional Competencies:
- Business Acumen
- Implementing management systems
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Client orientation
- Organizational awareness
- Job knowledge/technical expertise
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Required Skills and Experience
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The ideal candidate should:
- Be a Nigerian National, (Male or Female)
- Possess
a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Public
Administration, Political Science Administration or in a related field
and an applicable security and military training.
- Have a minimum
of 6 years of relevant working experience in security management
preferably in military or police context or in a related field of work.
Experience in a United Nations/international related environment will
be an asset.
- Be able to demonstrate/safeguard the ethics and integrity of UNFPA.
- Have the ability to establish good relations and influence with national security organizations is highly desirable.
- Be Fluent in oral and written English;
- Be proficient in current MS Office software applications and other accounting package is essential.
How to Apply
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United Nations Considerations:
The
United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men
and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of
equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the
requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the
requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the
highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its
human resources, including but not limited to respect for international
human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to
screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether
they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences
and/or violations of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.
No fee:
The United
Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United
Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank
accounts.
The UN 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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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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