Location:

Kabul, Afghanistan
Salary:

$28,374 - $39,723 / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

5 months ago
Category:

Communication and Advocacy, Security and Safety
Deadline:

13/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

JOB SUMMARY

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions.

Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system, ensuring maximum security for staff and eligible dependents, as well as enabling the safest and most efficient conduct of the programs and activities of the United Nations System.

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is an essential component to support security management in any elevated-risk environment.

The Security Management Team (SMT) in Afghanistan, based on the respective Area SRM, has approved the establishment of Security Operation Centers with appropriate Security Communication Systems as a risk mitigation tool in all security areas of Afghanistan.

The Security Communications Associate operates under the direction of the Security Communications Center Supervisor and collaborates closely with the Country SOC Supervisor.

This role involves providing coordinated and supportive services to all UNSMS organizations/field missions and ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and dependents by efficiently utilizing all means of communication, including GSM, satellite-based, and radio communications systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Country Security Operation Center (CSOC) supervisor, the Security Communication Associate will report directly to the CSOC Supervisor and National CSOC Team Leader of UNDSS Afghanistan and shall be responsible for the overall, professional and technical Communication within CSOC.

Furthermore, he/she will directly support the Security Operation Center (SOC), especially in maintaining stable communications between the CSOC and Security Area SOC.

He/she will be responsible for ensuring the functionality during his/her duty time for the communication of the Communications Center.

The Security Communication Associates shall also demonstrate a professional client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, and ability to work with people and clients from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to communication matters, he/she will also be available to support the Duty Security Operations Officers of CSOC in their operational function with information and clarifications on local security issues in Afghanistan.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals.

Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

The Security Communication Associate is primarily responsible for professional client-oriented approach, main contact of the communication for all UN agencies and deliver professional and technical communication within CSOC in Kabul.

Communicating security advisories to UN agencies and staff members.
Responding to Emergencies reported by UN agencies in the region.
Tracking of all UN road missions coming to and going from the region.
Conducting Security radio check for UN international staff.
Prepare/update UN staff tracking list within Afghanistan.
Provide support to the international Security Officer within CSOC.
Ensure normal operation of the radio room in General and of UN compound after office hours and on holidays.

Ensure in communicating Security Advisories to UN agencies and staff members

Broadcasts all security related information to the mission staff members via the various radio channels as directed by CSOC Supervisor/Security Duty Officer.
Prepare security message and send it to relevant security group through bulk SMS (AWCC, Etisalat and Roshan)
Maintains the telephone numbers and call signs of all senior security personnel, International and national Staff including UN Agencies and visitors.
Maintains all security communication equipment assigned to the radio room.
Ensure the radios (HF/UHV and VHF) radios are functional while broadcasting security advisory to UNSMS.
Coordinate with regions and other UNSMS Organizations or UNAMA/UNDP sections to support SOC when required.
Advises all radio users who stray to the security channel with matters not related to security to switch to the proper channel.
Ensure the confidentiality of information handled by the radio room, as per the UN procedures at all times.

Responding to Emergencies reported by UN agencies in the region according to the instructions received from UNDSS/UN Security office.

Communicate from UN CSOC with all UNSMS during emergency including security drill,
Communicate with Security Warden during any security emergency for sending security related message to the UN staff under the area of responsibility of Warden.
Provides necessary assistance to all UN staff and staff of other affiliated organizations who may need security assistance through radio channels or telephone.
Maintains an updated list of all emergency contact numbers.
Conduct head count during the emergency security situation.
Provides communication services to all UN agencies that do not have their own radio room or operate only during office hours.
Effectively monitor all UN networks, including TETRA HF/VHF security channels.
Ensure that the alternate CSOC and Security Communication Center are functional, and all equipment is serviceable.

Effectively tracking of all UN field road mission coming to and going from the region

Track UN Field Road Mission coming to and or going out from Kabul
Communicate with regional SOCs field road mission and provide support when required.
Report any incident occur to the field road missions, to the CSOC Supervisor or on Duty Security Operation Officer, urgently.
Communicate with Aviation Unite movement of the UN staff and include it in the Daily Security Communication Check Report.
Report to on Duty Security Operation Officer in case the road missions fail to repot and or face any problems on priority basis.

Conducting security radio check for UN international staff

Conducting security radio checks for UN Agencies such as UNAMA, UNDSS
Coordinate radio check with other UN Agencies such as, UNESCO, FAO, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNDP, UNWOMEN, UNOPS, WHO, ILO and other UN Agencies as specified by UNDSS, and prepare Staff Check Report of all UN Agencies in Afghanistan for staff accountability.
Conducts radio checks with all Security Guards of UNOCA on duty daily.
Monitors the various radio channels and reports all security incidents to the Security Duty Officer.
Communicate with the Regional SOCs through HF/UHF and ensure the communication equipment are functional.
Communicate with the UN Agencies Radio Room through Vocality and UHF channel and ensure the communication equipment are functional.
Conduct Security Radio Check with the MOI and Police HQ on daily basis and ensure the communication equipment are functional.

Ensure normal operation of UN compound after office hour and on holiday

Responds to all telephone calls coming into the radio room and directs the person to the appropriate section.
Record and maintain all activities occurring during his/her shifts.
Create and maintain familiarity with the weekly/monthly duty rosters for the various sections within the mission.
Report any damages to any equipment assigned to the radio room and arranges for the repairs of such equipment.
Arrange field trips to support Regional SOCs within Afghanistan.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core:

Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Security Services	Security policy awareness & implementation	Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Security Services	Security incident management & monitoring	Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events
Security Services	Security information management	Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations
Business Management	Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Business Management	Monitoring	Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and organization performance and results.
Communications	Media Relations	Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education is required.
University degree (bachelor’s degree) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management, Communication or a relevant field will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Applicable security, police and/or military training as well as communication training is desirable.

Experience:

Minimum 6 years (with Secondary Education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of substantive working experience in communications and/or security operations is required.
Work experience with the UN or other international organizations is an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in operating communication equipment available in the COMSCEN, such as, HF/VHF radios, Fax machines, digital sender/scanner and Sat-phones is required.
Solid computer skills with all MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as Adobe Photoshop is required.
Experience in database management is highly desirable.
Experience in diplomatic security and protection is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in English is required,
Fluency in Pashto and or Dari is required.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.

All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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