Republic of Moldova

Country Office Security Focal Point Associate

Vacancy Number: 168 /Of-2008

Background:
Under the immediate supervision of the Designated Official (DO) and the Regional Security Advisor, the CO SFP Associate (SFP Associate) will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plan and all matters relating to safety and security management.  

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in the implementation of the UNDP security plan;
• Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of the Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance of UN staff, equipment etc.;
• Assists in the preparation of UN security reports;
• Provides support in collecting and updating information with regards to security issues.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Advanced university degree in Political Science or equivalent and applicable security and military training.
• Relevant 5-7 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work.  Experience in a UN/international related environment is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Romanian. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters and Personal History form (P.11) with the mark “Security Associate” by 9 January 2009, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.