Фахівець/чиня з безпеки/Security Officer

Background information

On 24 February 2022, the military of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, with strikes across the territory of Ukraine. Since then, Russia’s invasion imposes a severe humanitarian and socio-economic toll, global energy and food crisis, large-scale destruction of the country’s infrastructure, and disruptions in the provision of critical services and degradation of social fabrics and communities’ ties, triggering one of the world’s most significant forced displacements. 

Severe attacks on energy and critical infrastructure facilities leave millions of people without electricity, water or heating supply, struggling to access water, food, health services, materials to repair homes, among others. The continued attacks cause substantial damage to the country’s economy and agricultural production, and also affect the poorest countries worldwide.

UNOPS support to partners spans the humanitarian-development nexus from emergency response to building back better, across the housing, health, education, transport, energy and mine action sectors, through infrastructure, procurement and technical assistance / project management interventions, with the ultimate aim of supporting the country on its EU accession and in its achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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.

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 Officer affects 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.