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  • Posted: May 31, 2018
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    The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It provides expert advice, training, and grants support to developing countries, with increasing empha...
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    Local Security Assistant

    Background

    OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES, KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY

    Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Security Adviser (DSA), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Summary of key functions:

    • Assists the DSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
      • Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
      • Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the DSA;
      • Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the DSA as required;
      • Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
      • May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings.
    • Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
      • Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
      • Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
    • Assists in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station.
      • Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.
    • Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.
      • Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the PSA/DSA/FSCO Nairobi:
      • Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Standards - RSM) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
      • Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
      • Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
    • Provides general administrative assistance to the PSA/DSA/FSCO Nairobi:
      • Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
      • Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
      • Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

    Impact of Results

    The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at the country level.

    Competencies

    • Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity
    • Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
    • Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas
    • Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
    • Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

    Required Skills and Experience

    Education:

    Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.

    Experience:

    6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.

    Language requirements:

    Fluency in the English and national language of the duty station.

    Other Skills and Requirements:

    • Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
    • Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered as an asset;
    • Knowledge of host country safety codes;
    • Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license
    • Ability to travel
    • Physically fit

    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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    UN Women: Deputy Regional Director

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide advisory and specialized strategic support to the Regional Director and Regional Office:
    • Advise, guide, and provide substantive inputs to the regional strategy and to the formulation of relevant, high quality, results-based and rights-based country programmes and projects;
    • Prepare policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of a coherent regional strategy;
    • Assess the country level and sub-regional level annual work plans and present and make recommendations and conclusions to assist in development planning;
    • Serve as a member of the RO senior management team.
    • Manage programme management and monitoring of the projects/programmes in the region:
    • Manage and monitor the development of systems, processes and mechanisms to support effective programme planning, implementation, monitoring and timely progress reporting; Finalize reports for HQ on progress of programme implementation;
    • Oversee the implementation of regional programmes;
    • Lead the monitoring of progress on mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators and timely action/decision and/or provide timely support; Identify areas that may require improvement and capture best practices/lessons learned;
    • Manage the timely allocation of funds to offices in the region. Monitor and ensure the appropriate utilization of resources approved and allocated to regional programmes and projects;
    • Review and evaluate proposals submitted to the RO and finalize donor proposals and reports.
    • Oversee the Regional Office’s operations:
    • Oversee the operational services and ensure delivery of- financial, procurement and IT services-- of UN Women regional and country programmes and projects;
    • Ensure compliance of all services according to rules, regulations, processes and procedures and UN Women accountability framework;
    • Provide technical support to preparation of the regional budget preparation and submission process.
    • Advocate for UN Women’s mandate and lead UN Inter-Agency coordination and intergovernmental support:
    • Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF development planning of programmes;
    • Finalize reports for presentation to inter-governmental bodies such as the Commission on the Status of Women, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs;
    • Provide technical inputs and support to the Regional Director and Country Representatives in establishing and maintaining effective consultations with governments, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on program development and implementation, resource mobilization and sustained partnerships;
    • Represent UN Women in UNCTs in countries where UN Women has a programme presence as required;
    • Act as Officer in Charge and represent Regional Director when requested.
    • Provide strategic partnership building and resource mobilization strategies support to the Regional Director:
    • Provide strategic support to the development of regional resource mobilization efforts to the RO and COs/MCO as necessary;
    • Review donor reports from COs/MCO for quality assurance and compliance with commitment met and accountability framework established and to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.
    • Participate in knowledge management and capacity building efforts:
    • Ensure regular assessments of regional and country strategic and implementation plans. Identify lessons learned and areas of emphasis to guide programme improvements and future strategic development plan;
    • Manage the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned on gender equality and women's empowerment to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders;
    • Design and implement capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge in Results Based Management, results based budgeting, and systematic quality assurance.

    Key Performance Indicators:

    • Timely achievement of programme results in line with Regional Strategy and UN Women Strategic Plan;
    • Quality and timely advice to the Regional Director and Country Representatives;
    • Timely and effective programme planning, implementation, monitoring and timely progress reporting;
    • Performance of staff;
    • Regional Operations performance against set plans and standards, and issues are reported in a timely manner;
    • Timely and quality reporting to HQ;
    • Timely, regular and quality knowledge management initiatives initiation and information dissemination.

    Competencies

    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity;
    Integrity;
    Professionalism.

    Required Skills and Experience

    Education:

    • Master's degree (or equivalent) in a development-related area, including economics, public policy or other social science fields is required;
    • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience:

    • At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes some of which should be in the area of gender equality, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds, Programs, or UN Mission;
    • Experience with managing, supporting and overseeing development policy-making, programme and operations management, resource mobilization and partnership creation;
    • Experience in leading a team.

    Languages:

    • Fluency in English is required;
    • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

    Application:

    All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

    Note:

    In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

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