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. This Security Associate position supports both the UN House/Common Services security arrangements and UNDP's operational and programme objectives, under the guidance of the UNDP Operations Manager. It includes supporting an outsourced security service, from preparing technical requirements and supporting procurement to monitoring contractor performance.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate the outsourced security company (guards team) to ensure uninterrupted security coverage, and support induction of deployed personnel on security procedures, access control, CCTV, fire and emergency procedures, confidentiality and conduct.
• Draft or coordinate post instructions, SOPs, logbooks and access arrangements, and check that deployed personnel meet qualification, training and documentation requirements.
• Monitor service delivery against the contract, technical specifications and agreed KPIs, and communicate regularly with the contractor's supervisor, escalating gaps or incidents to the Operations Manager.
• Check guards' compliance with SOPs, support corrective actions and prepare periodic performance reports.
• Verify that the contractor complies with Moldovan legislation and contractual obligations.
• Monitor access control and the control centre: admit authorised personnel, patrol the compound, offices, perimeter and parking, and operate the emergency key system and control centre.
• Manage access cards and monitor the emergency line, panic button, video surveillance, fire safety and suppression systems, door locking systems and VHF channels.
• Support emergency response: act as a support responder, know firefighting equipment, and help implement the Country Security Plan, contingency plans and business continuity arrangements.
• Keep UNDP management informed of security matters, gather information for security reports, organize security awareness training and brief new recruits.