Administration Clerk

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer at our website. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

The incumbent functions within the framework of the UN Security Management System, under the supervision of Support Services Manager and general guidance of the Regional Security Advisor for the Asia Pacific Region.S/he will be coordinating directly with the local UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office in Pakistan. The position is responsible for providing effective and efficient security services to enable the safe conduct of local programmes and operations in the relevant geographical locations in the country with a specific focus in the high risk areas of project’s implementation. The incumbent promotes a compliance and client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and UN Security Management System regulations. He/she works closely with and advises the management and personnel to plan for and resolve security related issues

Technical Support Services

• Reinforce all safety and security-related matters including the planning and implementation of projects.
• In line with the UN Security Management System's methodology, policies, and procedures, and in close coordination with the UNDSS team, contribute to security risk assessments, as required, by outlining potential threats and risks in the field locations.
• Follow-up that safety and security is a core component of all programmes at the duty station and that appropriate funding is provided based on actual needs.

Operations

• Review all new project proposals from a security perspective and provide comments and proposals to ensure security concerns are addressed.  Conduct field assessments if deemed necessary.
• Maintain close relations with UNDSS and assist UNDSS in performing their overall coordination role providing information and support on issues related to UNOPS.
• Implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with UN security frameworks.
• Attend all security related meetings
• Propose and control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
• Prepare an annual security work plan including budget for all aspects of office security including full compliance with UN security management policies, procedures and guidelines.

Education

• A first-level university degree preferably in security management,law or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in security management.
• Strong understanding of the police and law enforcement agencies processes in pakistan required.
• Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage;
• Proficiency in  Google suites is an asset.
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Language Requirements

• English proficiency both written and oral is required.
• Knowledge of local language Urdu is required.
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) aims to make significant strides in promoting sustainable development, aiding the federal and provincial government in SDGs attainment, and establishing itself as a reliable provider of efficient services for development programming around Climate Adaptation, Basic Service Delivery and Energy Efficiency. Operational since 1999, UNOPS Pakistan (Project Office) is part of the Sri Lanka Multi-Country Office in the Asia Pacific Region.