ANNEX II - UNOPS

Reporting:
The Security Coordinator will report to the UNOPS Operations Centre Director or any other UNOPS
designated manager.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Solid military or police academy qualifications with a focus on security and related operations;
At least 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information
management in a police or military environment. Proven operational unit or sub-unit command,
personnel mentoring and leadership experience required;
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Professionalism – Excellent skills in information collection and analysis procedures with a view to
recognizing potential threats and dangers. An ability to exercise sound and strong management
skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
Planning and organizing – Excellent planning and organizational skills including the production of
policy and procedure papers supporting project operations in the country of operations.
Communication – Ability to provide instructions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. A
high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information. Ability to address
publicly small and large groups of people.
Judgment and Decision Making – High degree of responsibility, initiative, alertness, physical fitness,
emotional stability, the ability to prioritize a heavy work load and to delegate accordingly.
Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
Client Orientation – Professional attitude and the ability to build successful working relationships
with contacts outside of the UNOPS project Security Section. Demonstrate an integrated approach
and attitude with UNOPS through normal work activities and a thorough understanding of the UN in
the country of operation.
Technology Awareness – High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security
information related liaison and analysis.
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SECURITY OFFICER
General description of duties:
The Security Officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies related to the
safety and security of project personnel, and the protection of assets in projects. Specifically, the Security
Officer will promote a high level of security awareness amongst personnel and ensure that security
procedures and policies are implemented throughout the country.
Responsibilities:
Provide security related training to all project personnel prior to deployment and in the field in
accordance with the UNOPS Standard Operating Procedures SOPs;
Ensure that changes to security policies/standards are disseminated in a timely manner to the
appropriate UNOPS offices, their personnel and other stakeholders as required;
Develop a close working relationship with UNDSS personnel in the Country of Service and maintain
a comprehensive working knowledge of the UN Security system;
Conduct security assessments as required, to ensure that effective mitigation strategies have been
implemented to counter country-specific threats. Evaluate and test evacuation/emergency plans to
ensure they are compatible with existing UNDSS plans;
Audit office emergency/contingency plans to ensure effective implementation including rehearsals to
assess personnel familiarity with emergency measures;
Ensure that UNOPS and UNDSS training procedures and policies are followed and that all training
meets recognized standards;
Provide training for UNOPS national and international personnel in order to enhance security
awareness and promote a solid organizational safety culture;
Work closely with the Logistics, Operations and other key stakeholders to ensure that all projects are
implemented with the highest degree of personnel safety and security, throughout regions specific to
your area of responsibility;
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