Location: South Africa , Johannesburg
Regional Security Specialist, Johannesburg, East South Africa Regional Office (ESARO), P-
Rotation: This post is rotational.
Duty Station: Johannesburg
Closing date: 20 May 2016 (5:00 pm New York time)
Duration: One year (renewable)*
* No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
Organizational Setting
The post of Regional Security Specialist (RSS) is located in the East South Africa Regional Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, forms an integral part of the management team and is being supported by the Regional Office. Reporting to the Chief, Office of Security Coordination (OSC) on security policy and technical matters, the Regional Security Specialist will primarily focus on supporting the Regional Director, Representatives and managers with their responsibility in the implementation of UN and UNFPA security policy and procedures. She/he provides guidance and support in the implementation of in-country security contingency plans in conjunction with UNDSS, specifically the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Residential Security Measures (RSM), review and propose security solutions to enable UNFPA programmes and projects to be delivered in a safe and secure manner, including integrating security risk management in all programmes and operations. For the support role and related deliverables, the RSS has a secondary reporting line to the Regional Director.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
The Regional Security Specialist is responsible for advising on safety and security of UNFPA staff, project personnel, their eligible dependents present at duty stations within the Africa region as well as assets and operations of the Organization, as follows:
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Regional Director, CO Representatives on all elements of their respective responsibilities in accordance with UNFPA Security Policy, and the UN Security Accountability Framework.
• Conduct security Assessment missions and respond to Regional Office (RO) and Country Office (CO) requests for assistance to include extensive travel to UNFPA offices within respective regions.
• Assess the security related preparedness of UNFPA ROs, and COs and formulate appropriate solutions to overcome problems with the implementation of security measures relating to the safety and security of UNFPA personnel.
• Assess the level of MOSS compliance of ROs and Cos and provide guidance/support for offices to achieve MOSS compliance.
• Assess the security related preparedness and compliance of UNFPA COs (including affiliated outlaying offices) and advise on appropriate solutions to overcome gaps and problems with the implementation of security measures relating to the safety and security of UNFPA personnel.
• Assist Regional Director and CO Representatives with Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness in accordance with the country specific security requirements including, UNFPA’s participation in the Emergency Communications System.
• Liaise with UNDSS and agency security advisers/officers to promote information exchange to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements.
•Participate at the Security Cell meetings at the duty station and SMT (but not as the representative of the Regional Director), and should not duplicate or substitute the day-to-day services to be provided by UNDSS.
• In consultation and under direction of OSC, develop and implement a specific UNFPA security training programme in line with current UN security training programmes to ensure that managers stay current on their roles and accountability, latest policy and methodology, risk management, security awareness and related topics.
• Assess requests for funding from respective ROs and COs and make recommendation to Chief, OSC HQ in respect of allocation of funding for security related expenditure.
• Assist in providing technical clearances for UNFPA Country Offices/premises and or for security related equipment.
• Maintain an up to date Regional Dashboard, indicating levels of MOSS compliance for offices and personnel, i.e mandatory security trainings.
Undertake any other tasks as directed by the Chief, OSC.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in social or political science, law or public administration or equivalent formal training in security and risk management such as military and/or police command staff college.
Knowledge and Experience:
• 7 years command experience in a police, military or senior corporate security management position.
• Two years of field experience as a United Nations Field Security Officer, Chief Security Officer or Agency Security Officer.
• Direct experience in the United Nations Security Management System with proven crisis management capabilities.
• Knowledge of UN Security Management System, policies, practices and procedures.
Languages:
• Fluency in English both spoken and written required.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written would be an asset, but not required for this post.
Required Competencies
i. Values:
Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change
ii. 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, Communicating for impact
i) Functional Skillset:
Safety and Security; Coping with Pressure and Setbacks; Analyzing; Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise; Relating and networking; Deciding and Initiating action; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Impact and influence; Innovation and Marketing of new approaches; Organizational Awareness; Client Orientation.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
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Regional Security Specialist, Johannesburg, East South Africa Regional Office (ESARO), P-
Rotation: This post is rotational.
Duty Station: Johannesburg
Closing date: 20 May 2016 (5:00 pm New York time)
Duration: One year (renewable)*
* No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
Organizational Setting
The post of Regional Security Specialist (RSS) is located in the East South Africa Regional Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, forms an integral part of the management team and is being supported by the Regional Office. Reporting to the Chief, Office of Security Coordination (OSC) on security policy and technical matters, the Regional Security Specialist will primarily focus on supporting the Regional Director, Representatives and managers with their responsibility in the implementation of UN and UNFPA security policy and procedures. She/he provides guidance and support in the implementation of in-country security contingency plans in conjunction with UNDSS, specifically the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Residential Security Measures (RSM), review and propose security solutions to enable UNFPA programmes and projects to be delivered in a safe and secure manner, including integrating security risk management in all programmes and operations. For the support role and related deliverables, the RSS has a secondary reporting line to the Regional Director.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
The Regional Security Specialist is responsible for advising on safety and security of UNFPA staff, project personnel, their eligible dependents present at duty stations within the Africa region as well as assets and operations of the Organization, as follows:
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Regional Director, CO Representatives on all elements of their respective responsibilities in accordance with UNFPA Security Policy, and the UN Security Accountability Framework.
• Conduct security Assessment missions and respond to Regional Office (RO) and Country Office (CO) requests for assistance to include extensive travel to UNFPA offices within respective regions.
• Assess the security related preparedness of UNFPA ROs, and COs and formulate appropriate solutions to overcome problems with the implementation of security measures relating to the safety and security of UNFPA personnel.
• Assess the level of MOSS compliance of ROs and Cos and provide guidance/support for offices to achieve MOSS compliance.
• Assess the security related preparedness and compliance of UNFPA COs (including affiliated outlaying offices) and advise on appropriate solutions to overcome gaps and problems with the implementation of security measures relating to the safety and security of UNFPA personnel.
• Assist Regional Director and CO Representatives with Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness in accordance with the country specific security requirements including, UNFPA’s participation in the Emergency Communications System.
• Liaise with UNDSS and agency security advisers/officers to promote information exchange to enhance coordination and implementation of security management arrangements.
•Participate at the Security Cell meetings at the duty station and SMT (but not as the representative of the Regional Director), and should not duplicate or substitute the day-to-day services to be provided by UNDSS.
• In consultation and under direction of OSC, develop and implement a specific UNFPA security training programme in line with current UN security training programmes to ensure that managers stay current on their roles and accountability, latest policy and methodology, risk management, security awareness and related topics.
• Assess requests for funding from respective ROs and COs and make recommendation to Chief, OSC HQ in respect of allocation of funding for security related expenditure.
• Assist in providing technical clearances for UNFPA Country Offices/premises and or for security related equipment.
• Maintain an up to date Regional Dashboard, indicating levels of MOSS compliance for offices and personnel, i.e mandatory security trainings.
Undertake any other tasks as directed by the Chief, OSC.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in social or political science, law or public administration or equivalent formal training in security and risk management such as military and/or police command staff college.
Knowledge and Experience:
• 7 years command experience in a police, military or senior corporate security management position.
• Two years of field experience as a United Nations Field Security Officer, Chief Security Officer or Agency Security Officer.
• Direct experience in the United Nations Security Management System with proven crisis management capabilities.
• Knowledge of UN Security Management System, policies, practices and procedures.
Languages:
• Fluency in English both spoken and written required.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written would be an asset, but not required for this post.
Required Competencies
i. Values:
Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change
ii. 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, Communicating for impact
i) Functional Skillset:
Safety and Security; Coping with Pressure and Setbacks; Analyzing; Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise; Relating and networking; Deciding and Initiating action; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Impact and influence; Innovation and Marketing of new approaches; Organizational Awareness; Client Orientation.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
Apply Online
