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 security posts and daytime coverage during working hours. This Security Associate supports 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 deployed security personnel on 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 the contractor has staffing and replacement arrangements
• Monitor service delivery against the contract, technical specifications and KPIs, and escalate performance gaps or incidents to the Operations Manager with technical coordination with UNDSS
• Monitor guards' performance and conduct, support corrective actions and prepare periodic performance reports
• Verify that the contractor complies with Moldovan legislation and contractual obligations
• Control admission of personnel and UN property, run patrols and physical security checks, and manage the emergency key system and access cards
• Maintain and supervise the security control center, and operate the emergency line, panic button, video surveillance, fire safety and electronic door-locking systems
• Support emergency response, including use of firefighting equipment and implementation of contingency plans
• Keep management informed of security matters, gather information for security reports, and organize security awareness training and briefings for new staff