UNDP UN House Security Associate

About the role

The UNDP Country Office in Moldova relies on a sound security framework to deliver its programmes. The UN House Security Team covers UN House personnel, visitors, premises and assets, including 24/7 coverage of designated posts and daytime coverage during working hours. The UNDP UN House Security Associate supports both the UN House/Common Services security arrangements and UNDP's operational and programme objectives, under the guidance of the UNDP Operations Manager. The role also supports the implementation of security and safety management in Moldova.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate the outsourced security company (guards team) to ensure uninterrupted security coverage of UN House
• Support induction and briefing of the contractor's personnel on security procedures, access control, CCTV, fire and emergency procedures, confidentiality and conduct
• Draft or coordinate post instructions, SOPs, logbooks and access arrangements
• Check that deployed personnel meet qualification, training and documentation requirements and that staffing and replacement arrangements are in place
• Monitor service delivery against the contract, technical specifications and agreed KPIs, and escalate performance gaps or incidents to the Operations Manager
• Ensure the contractor complies with Moldovan legislation and contractual obligations
• Monitor access control and the control centre: admit only authorised personnel, patrol the compound, offices, perimeter and parking, and operate the emergency key system
• Maintain and supervise the security control centre, manage access cards, and monitor the emergency line, panic button, video surveillance, fire safety and electronic locking systems
• Support emergency response: act as a support responder, know firefighting equipment, and help implement contingency plans
• Keep UNDP management informed of security matters, gather information for security reports, and support security awareness training and briefings