Anunțuri de Angajare

Background

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.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

This position is part of the Security Team within UN House Administrative Unit. UN House Security Team consists of 8 (eight) Security Guards. Security Guard duties are performed in eight (8) or twelve (12) hour rotating shifts which ensure coverage of security posts on 24/7 basis.

Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Head of Operations, the Security Guard/Security Team Leader coordinates the activity of the Security Team and provides reliable security services ensuring protection of UN House personnel and premises. The Security Guard/Security Team Leader demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, surveillance skills on video cameras, efficient response to incidents.
Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision of Security Team
Access Control
Control Center
Emergency Response
Overall support to coordination of UN security activities

1. Supervision of Security Team

Develop monthly shifts schedules for the Security Team.
Daily supervision and overall coordination of UN House Security Team members. Performance evaluation for the UN House Security Guards and coordination of performance appraisal with UNHMC.
Maintain evidence of work attendance for Security Guards, including replacements and ensure Leave Monitoring.
Prepare and submit the documents for timely payment of the Security Guards’ replacements.
Monthly report to the UN House Management Committee about incidents, security gaps and needs.
Review and adjust the UN House building emergency evacuation plans, directory of building door keys, and maps of the city.
Draft and update the UN House security SOPs and any other security related documents.
Draft and monitor the annual leaves schedule of the Security Team. Organize and conduct training sessions for UN House Security Guards on security measures.
Maintain all logbooks with respect to established procedures.
Updates the security lists for security database.

2. Access Control

Perform the pedestrian access control to the UN House facilities ensuring that all personnel and visitors desiring access are properly identified, screened and directed:
Control admissions of authorized personnel and movements of United Nations property into and out of the premises;
Control entry of employees, requesting identification from those not known or recognized;
Receive and control visitors; Enter their names in the Visitors Log and inform by telephone the office or person to be seen; Visitor is either escorted or, in some cases, instructed how to reach the appropriate office;
Receive notification calls when visitors leave offices and register time of their departure from the building; Ensure that all visitors depart in timely manner, after notification of visit termination.

When assigned at the UN House pedestrian entrance (LGF Post 1), the Security Guard controls the entry of UN House employees, day laborers, and visitors, ensuring no contraband or unauthorized items are brought into the UN House compound. The incumbent maintains a log of visitors and monitors closed-circuit video cameras (CCTV) for potential problems. Incumbent also issues and keeps track of visitor badges and keys to the UN House unrestricted areas, ensuring both are returned in a timely manner. After working hours, the incumbent will occasionally transfer calls to appropriate mission personnel. This post operates 24 hours a day. The Security Guard identify the suspect persons and objects and timely report about the incidents to supervisor. Take in immediate security measures in ad hoc incidents.

Perform the vehicular access control to the UN House facilities ensuring that official, staff and visitor vehicles desiring access are properly identified, inspected and directed. This post operates 24 hours a day:
When assigned to the vehicle screening area, the guard will thoroughly inspect each incoming vehicle, opening the gate only for vehicles authorized compound access;
Security Guard will randomly conduct explosives tests of vehicles;
In bomb alert incidents in the town, the incumbent will increase control of checking entering car in the compound with the special mirror.

Ensure that no unauthorized personnel gain access to UN House facilities.
Ensure that all persons entering or removing equipment from UN House premises present the equipment and valid document in which this action is duly authorized.
Ensure that all packages and briefcases of all visitors are opened and inspected on entry.
Conduct patrolling of entire UN House and its inner, outer perimeter and parking area in front of the compound, including overnight guard duties, and reports any irregularities.
Conduct physical security checks of compound and offices ensuring that they are properly secured. Check that all office equipment, air conditioners, lights, etc. are turned off after the working hours.
Use of technical screening equipment to prevent prohibited items from entering the facility.
Use of variety access control technical equipment.
Maintain control of the emergency key system and its log sheet.
Implement all related and prescribed technical and nontechnical measures.

3. Control Center

Maintaining operation of the security control center.
Drafting and elaboration of Access Cards, maintenance of records of issued, lost and transmitted to personnel access cards.
Monitor and control following:
UN House Emergency Line and Panic Button;
UN House Emergency Line and Panic Button;
Video Surveillance System;
Fire Safety and Suppression System;
Electronic door locking/access control system;
VHF working channel for d/s Area;

Be familiar with existing procedures and comply with them.

4. Emergency Response

Act as a support response during any emergency or incident and promptly report to the Supervisors.
Be familiar with emergency procedures and all issued Security Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency plans.
Implement UN House emergency procedures and measures in case of such event.
Know how to properly employ firefighting equipment should a fire be discovered on premises.
Respond to emergencies affecting the safety and security of UN House personnel, visitors, assets and facilities by following the authorized emergency procedures and notifying the Supervisors.

5. Overall support to coordination of UN security activities

Provide support to UNDP Head of Operations on implementation of Warden System, including elaboration of maps, security routes and other relevant documents.
Provide security trainings to UN staff in coordination with UNDSS Field Security Associate.
Coordinate involvement of Security Guards in provision of security support to UN Agencies during the mass protests, patrolling, and/or for UN events organized inside the UN House and in other locations.
Monitor the media and report to about any potential protests and incidents in the town.
Provide support to Common Services Account project on the security-related activities in the UN House, by proposing the activities that will improve building security.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Head of Operations, the Security Guard/Security Team Leader coordinates the activity of the Security Team and provides reliable security services ensuring protection of UN House personnel and premises.

Competencies (Level I)

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to organization’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Ability to work in a calm, competent and committed manner; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Functional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the Standard Operational Procedures of the UN House.
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security rules, regulations, procedures and protocol.
Demonstrate ability to report in time and in written form on computer.
Demonstrates abilities to operate security equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and act promptly in exceptional circumstances.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential part of the job. Ability to communicate effectively and be efficient.

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education.
Police or military background is preferred.
University Degree in related field would be an asset.

Experience:

4 years of experience in providing security services, including experience in a police, military or other governmental, private or international organization in providing security service.
Proven work experience as a Security Guard with an international organization or Embassy is an asset.
Knowledge of Windows, Corel Draw and MS Office applications.
Previous experience with: Video Surveillance equipment, Technical protection equipment, Radio and other Telecommunication Equipment.

Required Languages

Fluency in Romanian and Russian, intermediary level of English is required.
Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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Vacancy End Date: 22 December 2021

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