Security Guard

Description

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) was established through a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 December 1978, calling upon UNDP “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people”. Since its establishment, UNDP/PAPP has delivered over USD 1.7 billion in development assistance to the Palestinian People.

UNDP’s Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2023-2027 sets out a vision of “a world in which all Palestinians can enjoy a dignified life and fulfil their own vision of a unified, peaceful and free society”. The PPF is centred around the concept of ‘Transformative Resilience’ and its three elements: a cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership and leadership.

Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will build on its experiences and achievements to make critical contributions to the priorities defined by the Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), through interventions in three programmatic priority areas: i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management.

The Security Guard provides reliable and safe security services to the UNDP/PAPP Security Unit ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The security guard also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

1)Ensure all UNDP/PAPP security arrangements are in place

• Receive and register incoming and outcoming mail (in coordination with assigned Registry focal point)
• Search visitors’ personal bags and physical search if needed. Deny access to anyone carrying a weapon.
• Regular patrolling and inspection of the interior and exterior of the building.
• Ensure proper registry of all activities at the daily handover logbook.
• Ensure proper registry of UN car movements after working hours and during weekends.
• Maintain all security equipment and ensure good working conditions for all security equipment.

2)Ensure all security arrangements are in place in case of emergency:

• Ensure VHF radio base functional and implement a daily radio check with UNDSS radio room.
• Maintain direct contact with Security Analyst to inform about any related security incident or information.
• Implement proper vehicle search at the vehicle entrance using the under-vehicle mirror.
• Conduct VBIED security inspection of vehicles entering the car park.

3)Provides assistance to all staff of all agencies and visitors to the UNDP building:

• Greet staff and visitors and provide answers to questions in a respectful manner.
• Direct Visitors to the appropriate staff location.
• Implement UNDP/PAPP proper access procedures, pass and ID system.
• All visitors must enter through a metal detector, and all possessions are screened through an x-ray machine (in the absence of this equipment, a scan by utilizing a hand-held wand and visual inspection of possessions will take place).

4)Assist the Security Analyst in all related security requirements when requested:

• Be prepared to work in shifts and double shifts if required.
• Assist the Security Analyst in administrative related tasks if requested.
• Replace the Security Analyst in his absence if required

5)Operates the centralized telephone system and maintain official lists:

• Assist staff with making inter-office, overseas and domestic long-distance calls.
• Answer and forward incoming calls to final destinations.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Institutional Arrangement
Under the guidance of the Operations and Services Manager and direct supervision of the Security Analyst, the security guard will undertake the required functions

Competencies

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

1)Business Direction & Strategy: Effective Decision Making:

• Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources

2)Security Services: Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire):

• Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures

3)Security Services Security incident management & monitoring

• Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements"

• High School Diploma.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in security-related positions.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage the security system including CCTV, access control and fire-alarm system

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Holding a driver’s license that permits driving in Jerusalem is an asset.
• Proven work experience as a Security Guard with an international organization or Embassy is an asset.
• Previous experience with technical protection equipment, radio and other telecommunication equipment is an asset.
• Relevant training and professional accreditation in the security field is an asset

Required Language(s):

• Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge in the English Language.
• Working knowledge in Hebrew Language would be an asset.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.

We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Use of AI by candidates

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