Field Security Officer (2 positions) (Buka and Wewak) [Open to internal and external applicants]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

This position is opened in 2 locations; Wewak and Buka 

Background

Under the immediate supervision of the UNDSS Security Advisor (SA), the Field Security Officer will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management for Buka-AROB which will also be the Duty Station for the Field Security Officer. The Field Security Officer will report to the Security Advisor (SA) for functional security matters. It is important to note that the Field Security Officer is a local national with vocational experience in security who must always conduct his/her functions in close cooperation with UNDSS and under the direct supervision of and be accountable to the ASC Buka-AROB. The Field Security Officer posted will be funded under Cost Shared Budget from FAO, ILO, ITU, UNDP and UN Women and any other agency that may join the duty station in 2021 later on.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the immediate supervision of the UNDSS Security Advisor (SA), the Field Security Officer will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management for Buka-AROB which will also be the Duty Station for the Field Security Officer

Assists in implementation of Country Office Security Plan

• Provide assistance to the ASC in the implementation of the Country Security Plan, 
• Contingency Plans and the UN Security Framework, including ensuring that all UN 
• personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans.
• In conjunction with the HR Unit, ensure Staff Lists are maintained and regularly provided 
• to UNDSS (in conjunction with the HR unit); 
• Maintain and test UN Emergency Communications Plan
• Maintain...