Overview
The Senior Security Associate provides administrative and specialized support services to ensure the safety and security of UNOPS personnel, assets, and operations. The role assists in promoting a proactive, client-oriented approach in line with UNOPS policies and UN Security Management System standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and ad hoc security risk assessments of UNOPS offices, project sites and personnel residences.
- Collect, verify and analyze security-related information for inclusion in local security updates, citation reports and the Security Plan.
- Support the development and implementation of Security Plans, contingency plans, and mandatory risk mitigation measures.
- Maintain up-to-date personnel lists, warden system data, and contact information for emergency response coordination.
- Monitor and report compliance with Security Risk Management (SRM) measures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Contribute to the business continuity plan (BCP) and conduct periodic BCP drills.
- Gather, consolidate and disseminate timely security information and advisories.
- Document and report all security incidents involving UNOPS personnel, property or operations.
- Prepare and submit Security Incident Reports (SIRs) and related documentation.
- Maintain a database of incidents, risk trends, and mitigation measures.
- Support UNDSS and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and follow-up of security incidents.
- Ensure strict confidentiality and secure record-keeping of all security-related information.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local law enforcement authorities, government security agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Coordinate with UNDSS and other UN agencies to organize joint drills, security briefings, and inter-agency security coordination meetings.
- Facilitate the issuance of security clearances, compound access permits, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
- Represent UNOPS in security coordination fora and UNDSS Security Cell meetings.
- Liaise with police departments and government offices to secure diplomatic enclave entry passes.
- Support the implementation of UNSMS policies and UNOPS’ internal security directives.
- Coordinate and, when required, lead emergency preparedness drills.
- Facilitate the maintenance and readiness of security communications equipment.
- Monitor and support the effective functioning of access control systems, alarm monitoring, and other physical security measures.
- Provide security briefings to newly deployed personnel, consultants and visitors.
- Assist in reviewing and updating residential security measures (RSM) for personnel residences.
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on security topics.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
- Conduct research on security-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.
Required Experience
- Required Secondary school (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Required Relevant experience is work in security operations, including incident reporting, security administration support, security communications, warden system, etc., or related areas.
- Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
- Desired Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Qualifications
Secondary school (or equivalent) OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
