Security Associate

Job Description

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.

Background

UNDP Indonesia has a complex and challenging Country Programme covering a wide range of environment related issues, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental governance and natural resource management, pollution, protecting biodiversity, renewable energies and waste management.

The UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) are designed in full alignment with the 2030 agenda and fully aligned with the priorities of the current administration in Indonesia. The strategic priorities of UNDP Indonesia for 2026 -2030 are encapsulated under three outcome areas:

(1) Human Development

(2) Nature, Decarbonisation and Resilience

(3) Economic and Digital Transformation

Country Office success in its delivery of UNDP programmes is dependent on ensuring an adequate security framework is in place. The Host Government has primary responsibility for the security and protection of personnel employed by United Nations Security Management System organizations, their eligible family members, and property. The Country Office security associate under supervision of Resident Representative, coordination with Operations Manager and technical guidance of UNDP Sub Regional Security Specialist, reinforces and supplements the capacity of the Host Government where needed to enable ongoing delivery of UNDP programmes, particularly in insecure and unstable environments. Specifically, the security associate supported the integration and mainstreaming of security risk management into Country Office operations, including incorporation of security considerations into the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all country office projects and programmes.

The incumbent is expected to display innovation, initiative and strong client orientation that encourages and rewards the timely delivery of services for all clients and partners. S/he might be required undertake emerging tasks and additional duties as requested by direct supervisor or senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Resident Representative (RR) coordination with Operations Manager and technical guidance of UNDP Sub Regional Security Specialist, the incumbent Security Associate assists in providing support for security management support to the protection of and minimization of risk to UNDP personnel, property and operations in all locations of the country while at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout the country and/or established project areas.

The Security Associate will support senior management in interaction with UN Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS), security partners in other UN agencies, national and local security counterparts, counterparts in Diplomatic missions, NGOs, municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders to exchange information and implement security programs.

1. Provide security management support and guidance on relevant security policies and regulations to enable effective programme delivery throughout the country while protecting and minimizing those risks to UNDP personnel and operations.

• Contribute to and support security risk management for UN Security Management Systems (SMS) and UNDP Programmes in designated areas. Assist in mainstreaming security and its costs into all levels of programme design, implementation and delivery by monitoring assigned projects and programmes, under guidance of more senior UNDP security staff in the country or region;
• Under the direction of and in close coordination with more senior UNDP security staff in the country or region, review the impact of security factors on UNDP Programme design and delivery as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on stability and security. Make recommendations to senior management in the CO regarding possible security needs and improvements;
• Under the direction of and in close coordination with more senior UNDP security staff in the country or region, assist in conducting UNDP security risk assessments, and advise the CO management on security measures for UNDP offices and projects in all locations to address security risks and support their implementation;
• Support the implementation of person-centered security risk management approaches to address specific threats or vulnerabilities in alignment with security assessment results and procedures;
• Provide inputs to UNDSS in preparing country security documents covering areas where UNDP staff, dependents and equipment are present;
• Maintain collaboration and communication with other UN agencies, local security counterparts, and international organizations, to ensure a coordinated approach of security management and enhance the overall effectiveness of the security measures.

2. Monitor the security compliance of UNDP premises and international staff residences.

• Provide input to implementation of physical security and security risk management measures for UNDP premises;
• Conduct periodic appropriate security assessments of UNDP premises and equipment and provide advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions;
• Provide assessment on any common premises that UNDP occupies in country ensuring that staff safety and security are primary considerations.

3. Support the Country Office in implementing the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans, Business Continuity Management, and the UN Security Framework.

• Coordinate with UNDSS to provide guidance to the Country office security team to ensure availability of updated and adequate procedures for dealing with emergencies involving UNDP staff and operations, in consultation with or guidance from senior security staff in country or region;
• Ensure coordination with the HR/Procurement/UNV team in the maintenance and ongoing provision of updated personnel Lists to UNDSS to ensure that all UNDP personnel are covered by relevant Security Plans;
• Formulate and test UNDP specific security and contingency plans in the country office as needed, and the Country Office Business Continuity Plans;
• Coordinate with UNDSS in implementation of fire safety, first aid, and radio communications training for the appropriate staff members;
• Organize and support delivery of training, briefings and courses on security issues/awareness and preparedness; and provide security orientation to newly assigned staff members;
• In coordination with HR, monitor UNDP staff security training compliance;
• Provide advice on selection and procurement of appropriate security equipment and monitor their deployment and functionality.

4. Provide timely and accurate information and briefings to UNDP Management and advice to UNDP personnel on security procedures, processes and requirements; and in coordination with CO Operations Manager to maintain contact with security counterparts internally and externally to facilitate the flow of information on important security matters affecting UNDP programmes, the Country Office and its personnel.

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