UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS also provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS Myanmar has a shared Support Services team. Under the supervision of Field Security Advisor, the Security Senior Officer shall be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Plan and advice on all security and safety matters related to the day to day and wider operations
• Perform security assessments, both routine and exceptional, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for staff traveling across the area of operation.
• Maintain and update the Security SOPs and ensure personnel and compounds are in compliance with the mandatory security measures as identified in the SRM;
• Report security matters directly to the Field Security Advisor;
• Prepare security situation reports as and when required;
• Attend Security Management Team (SMT) meetings and other working groups;
• Liaise with UNDSS and other Security Offices throughout the country as appropriate;
• Provide advice to all staff on training courses and any other information required regarding security issues, preparedness, methodologies, approaches and practical arrangements;
• Participate in Inquiry related to security incidents/accidents affecting the programme, and prepare the necessary reports as per the applicable UN/UNOPS procedures;
• Establish and monitor security measures in the office, communication room, providing training to national staff, developing communication system and procedures and coordinating emergency medical recovery of staff from emergency situations;
• Provide heightened security awareness training to staff, beyond the required security and emergency procedures, if necessary;
• Define, manage and account for the use of security equipment including communications equipment;
• In line with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) methodology, develop as required security risk assessments outlining potential risks and recommended mitigation strategies regards project implementation taking into consideration relevant and existing assessments;
• Ensure by supervising the process, that timely submissions of staff travel security clearance requests is carried out;
• Maintain accurate multi-sourced country files on current and projected security issues (assessments, security plans, etc.) and brief necessary staff across the region when required;
• 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;
• Prepare an annual security work plan including budget for all aspects of office security including full compliance with UN security management policies, procedures and guidelines; including:
  • Fire Safety
  • Security plan
  • Implementation of mandatory security mitigation measures
  • RSM

• 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;
• Liaise with the local government security organizations to gather and assess information on security and safety matters that might affect UNOPS personnel and programmes located in various areas in the country and provide analysis of security related information obtained.
• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

The personnel is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the sphere of international security management, law enforcement military experience. A minimum of 4 years of similar experience with a bachelor’s degree is considered as equivalent.
• Experience within the UN system is desired
• Experience in security planning with a National or International Organisation(s) is highly desirable and experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an added advantage.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA-9
Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.