Security Assistant [NPSA-5], 3 Positions [Duty Location: Khulna, Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati]

undp - Cox`s Bazaar, Bangladesh | 2025-01-09 17:25:23

Background

 
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Civil unrest in Bangladesh is becoming more frequent and including the recent nationwide student protests, there is a history of  violent protest and resulting clashes. Mostly driven by the socio-political developments (anti-government) rallies led to clashes with police, vandalism, arson attacks targeting government/party locales, transport, and leaders` residences.

Following the High Court`s verdict on 5 June 2024, a nationwide student-led movement emerged, demanding quota reform after the Supreme Court revived a 30% quota for descendants of freedom fighters, reversing 2018 reform. The protests, which began at Dhaka University on 1 July under the banner of "Students Against Discrimination," grew rapidly, spreading to other educational institutions and smaller cities. The situation escalated significantly from 16 July, with nationwide demonstrations leading to six reported deaths on that day.

Following Hasina`s resignation, interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus was appointed, and opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia was released from house arrest. The end of Hasina’s rule was marked by both celebrations and violence targeting former government members and Awami League supporters. Mobs targeted minority Hindu communities, vandalizing properties and religious sites, and causing many to attempt fleeing to India unsuccessfully.

Recent measures by the interim government, including discussions with student and opposition groups, have somewhat reduced protests and violence. The formation of the interim government was seen as an opportunity for reform, but the security situation remains volatile. However, the underlying sociopolitical tensions and economic challenges persist and in fact are increasing in the face of the more and more ardent demands by these student and opposition groups for an immediate change and replacement of the interim government with a student led one. Now, there are concerns about potential future clashes between political factions or with security forces.

While the Bangladesh Host Government has the primary responsibility for the security and protection of personnel employed by United Nations Security Management System organizations (to include UNDP), their eligible family members, and property, the UNDP Bangladesh Country Office security team, in collaboration with the UNDP Security Office and regional security personnel, reinforces and supplements the capacity of the Host Government where needed to enable ongoing delivery of UNDP programmes, particularly in insecure and unstable environments. However, at present, the UNDP BD Security Unit is understaffed and cannot fully and adequately support all of the current and potential security needs of the UNDP BD, especially in light of the real possibility of a renewal of civil unrest associated with failure to meet student group and opposition demands and the upcoming 2025 national elections.

Therefore, to strengthen and improve the current security arrangements of UNDP, it is immediately necessary that a Security Assistant be hired to directly support the incumbent Country Office Security Associate (COSA) with duty in each of the following three regions: Khulna, Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati. Under the immediate supervision of the COSA, the  Security Assistant will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management in each respective area.  Each Security Assistant will report to the COSA for all functional security matters, while at the same time will report to the respective regional Program Manager (either in Khulna, Cox’s Bazar or Rangamati) for all daily security related activities in support of those projects in the respective regions. It is important to note that the Security Assistant 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 UNDP COSA and the respective regional Programme Manager.   
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in providing security management support to enable effective programme delivery throughout the country while protecting and minimizing risks to UNDP personnel and operations:
  • Provide support to security risk management for UNDP Programmes and activities in designated areas.
  • Gather and organize information on security factors that are relevant to the design and delivery of UNDP programmes. 
  • Assist in conducting segments of security assessments and gather information on latest trends and threats to personnel safety and security, as requested. 
  • Assist in implementation of person-centered security risk management approaches to address specific threats or vulnerabilities in alignment with security assessment results and procedures. 
  • Gather inputs for preparation of country security documents covering areas where UNDP personnel, dependents and equipment are present.

Perform assigned activities to support implementation of the Country Security Plan, Contingency Plans and Business Continuity Management, and the UN Security Framework:

  • Help in the preparation and updating security aspects of procedures for dealing with emergencies involving UNDP personnel and operations.
  • Coordinate closely with HR Unit to ensure the personnel lists provided to UNDSS are kept up-to-date. 
  • Provide support in organizing training courses and briefings on security awareness and preparedness for UNDP personnel and provide security orientation to newly assigned personnel, as requested.
  • In coordination with HR, monitor UNDP personnel security training compliance. 
  • Liaise with UNDP administration when preparing for procurement of security equipment and supplies, and other logistics. 
     

Assist in monitoring security compliance of UNDP premises and international personnel residences within assigned areas of responsibility:

  • Gather information relevant to the implementation and assessment of security and security risk management measures for UNDP premises. 
  • Maintain liaison with commercial companies used for UNDP security at offices and residences to ensure deployment of security resources are consistent with contract requirements. 
  • Assist in monitoring and assessing the safety and security preparedness of country offices and international personnel residences.

Sharing Information:

  • Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving UNDP personnel to the COSA or DRR, in the absence of the COSA.
  • Assist to ensure that UNDP personnel are provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related information by UNDP or UNDSS, as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of UNDP security reports, such as the Incident Reports and Weekly Reports.
  • Support the COSA in collecting and updating information with regards to security issues and communicating them to key interlocutors.
  • Encourage an exchange of security related information with UNDP project personnel.

Provide support in keeping UNDP management and personnel informed on security matters affecting UNDP programmes, the Country office and its personnel:

  • Gather information for inclusion in Country Office security reports. 
  • Respond to and assist in reporting safety and security incidents affecting UNDP personnel and eligible dependents by gathering and verifying security information relevant to analyzing the situation. 
  • Maintain a database on UNDP security contact details and the list of UNDP Security Focal points.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks and professional communities.

General assistance to the COSA:

  • Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues. 
  • Take minutes and/or notes at UNDP Security meetings.
  • Assist in implementation of Business Continuity Management, as required.

Other tasks:

  • Carry out checks on safety equipment and fire extinguishers. 
  • Perform field missions, as required.
  • Perform other security-related tasks assigned by the COSA and/or DRR.
  • The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Security Assistant works under the direct supervision of Country Office Security Associate for all security matters and under the secondary supervision of the regional Program Manager in either in Khulna, Cox’s Bazar or Rangamati for all daily security related activities in support of those projects in the respective regions.
 

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
Business Management  Communication
  • 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  Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
  • Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers` needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management  Operations Management
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization beyond processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. 
  • Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms
Security Services  Security advice, planning and coordination
  • Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities
Security Services  Security information management
  • Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations
Security Services Safety and Security risk management
  • Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans
Security Services Physical/premises security design, implementation and management
  • Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Secondary Education is required. 
  • University degree (bachelor’s degree) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Management or a relevant field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
  • Applicable security, police and/or military training is desirable. 
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years (with secondary education) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in security, police or military is required. 
Required Skills:
  • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
 
Desired Skills:
  • Experience in military, security or police operations. 
  • Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation.
  • Specialized security training/courses are desirable.
  • Understanding of security management concepts and principals is desirable.
  • Prior experience with the international development organization security system or an international NGO is desirable.
  • Ability to travel frequently.
  • Physically Fit.
Language:
  • Fluency in English and Bangla is required.
 
Disclaimer

 

 
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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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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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