Field Security Adviser

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Advisory and Technical 

• Provide risk analysis, including security, geo-political, political, legal and financial risks and actionable risk mitigation measures to ensure timely adaptation of operations
• Advise the office management team and all Project Managers on all safety and security related matters including the planning and implementation of projects.
• In line with the UN Security Management System methodology, policies, and procedures, develop, as required, security risk assessments outlining potential threats, risks levels and recommended mitigation/prevention strategies for office and project operations, taking into consideration relevant and existing assessments; 
• Provide technical advisory and oversight services to ensure that safety and security is a core component of all programmes at the duty station and that appropriate funding is provided based on actual needs.

2. Operations

• Review all new project proposals from a security perspective and provide comments and proposals to ensure security concerns are addressed.  Conduct field assessments if deemed necessary.
• Maintain close relations with UNDSS and assist UNDSS in performing their overall coordination role providing information and support on issues related to UNOPS.
• Develop, adapt, and implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with UN security frameworks.
• Propose and control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
• Prepare an annual security work plan including budgeting for all aspects of office security ensuring full compliance with UN security management policies, procedures and guidelines; including:
  • Fire Safety 
  • Security Plan
  • Implementation of mandatory security mitigation/prevention measures
  • Residential Security Measures
• Revise and update the office Business Continuity Plan from a Security and Safety perspective
• Maintain up-to-date database of personnel and their dependents, information and related to UNOPS offices, residences, project sites, focal points, and the warden system for the implementation of the office/operation’s security plan;
• Review security arrangements for all operations, maintaining relevant instructions, such as security and evacuation plans for ready access by all parties;
• Ensure the smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS personnel and or dependants, managing the implementation of UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and extrication policies, and assuming leadership in the case of declaration of evacuation. 
• Coordinate personnel when responding to emergencies and alarms.
• Develop mechanisms for reporting all security related incidents that may have an impact on UNOPS projects or programmes.
• Deliver bi-weekly security briefing presentations and provide latest security and political updates that have a potential to impact UNOPS MMCO staff, assets and operations.
• Liaise with and update regularly the UNOPS Chief of Security and/or Regional Security Adviser on the security situation, submitting periodic reports on security issues and performance.
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events and visits.
• Brief all new project managers on security concerns specific to their projects;
• Perform security assessments, both routine and exceptional, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for personnel traveling across the area of operation.
• Manage and perform daily monitoring, taking necessary action when required, and generate reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate multi-sourced country records on current and projected security issues (assessments, security plans, etc.) and brief necessary staff across the region when required;
• Monitor and facilitate personnel adherence to, and compliance with, the various UNDSS advisories, in particular: directions related to warden systems; mandatory mitigation/prevention measures and mandatory security training);
• Ensure that appropriate and effective coordination is maintained with other UN security officers and other regional security services to facilitate seamless implementation of the security arrangements across the respective business unit/office.
• Determine, manage and account for the use of security equipment including security communications equipment.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management, security management or related field with 5 (five) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in social or political science, law, public administration, business management, security management or related field with 7 (seven) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• Secondary School Diploma (High school or equivalent) with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience is required; 

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in security management, with at least 1-2 years in a senior command or leadership role. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Myanmar context is desired. 
• Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in producing Standing Operating Procedures/Security Risk Assessments/Security Plans in accordance with UNDSS methodology is an asset;
• Experience in Myanmar is desired

Languages

• Fluency in English is Required.
• Knowledge of a local language is desired