The senior most UNDP staff member at the country level (typically the RR) will represent UNDP at the Security Management Team (SMT). The next most senior UNDP staff member should be appointed as an alternate SMT member for periods when the RR is performing the functions of Designated Official (DO)6 ad interim or away on leave. Members of the SMT are responsible for supporting the DO in discharging their mandate related to the safety and security of all UN personnel, premises and assets.