Field Security Associate - Training
Organizational Context
This position is within the Department of Safety and Security of Ukraine, locally administered by UNDP and financed by UNDSS. The role operates under the supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and overall guidance of the Deputy Chief Security Adviser (Deputy CSA), contributing to security training initiatives within Ukraine.
Job Purpose
The Field Security Associate (Training) plays a crucial role in supporting the conduction of security training programs in Ukraine. This involves contributing to the planning, organization, and delivery of various security courses, including SSAFE, IFAK, ETB, and WSAT. The role provides essential administrative and logistical support for training events, liaises with facilities and training ground managers, and assists in preparing training materials. Additionally, the associate coordinates with co-facilitators and international NGOs, maintains training records, and may conduct in-person training sessions and assessments. The position also involves assisting in security information monitoring, planning, and compliance checks, ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and assets.
Responsibilities
The Field Security Associate (Training) is responsible for coordinating and delivering security training, including SSAFE, IFAK, ETB, WSAT, and FSA training. This involves planning, organizing, and facilitating courses, providing administrative and logistical support, and preparing training materials. The role includes liaising with venue managers, training grounds, and co-facilitators from UN agencies and INGOs. Responsibilities also extend to monitoring security information, liaising with host government security organizations, assessing the security situation, and communicating security issues. The associate assists in security planning, monitoring security measures, and reporting security incidents. Furthermore, the role involves monitoring the security compliance of UNDP premises and staff residences, administering pass and ID systems, and providing general administrative support, including maintaining correspondence and databases.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of relevant work experience with a secondary education, or three years with a bachelor's degree, in safety and security management or security training within public or private security services is required. Prior experience in conducting IFAK or ETB training, supporting other security training, working with the UN system or international NGOs, and holding UNDSS FSA certification are desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A valid driver's license (category B, C1) for Ukraine. Fluency in English and Ukrainian. Knowledge of Russian is desirable. Core competencies include achieving results, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, engagement, and inclusion. Technical competencies include communication, customer satisfaction/client management, operations management, and security training facilitation.