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StepProvide guidance to UNDP managers and personnel on key UNSMS/UNDP security responsibilities |
Responsible PartyResident Representative, UNDP, UNV and UNCDF personnel |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesAll to familiarize themselves aware of security policy and the security responsibilities inherent in their roles.
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StepProvide guidance on the applicability of individuals employed/hosted by UNDP |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesDue to the broad nature of the UNSMS applicability policy, the UNDP Security Applicability Guideline is developed and expands on the applicability of certain individuals within UNDP’s context including clarity on if the same individuals fall under UNDP’s security accountability and responsibility. (a) Alternate Work Modalities; and (b) Personnel and family restrictions (relocation and evacuation) are covered by the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) Security Policy Manual – Chapter IV Section D – Revised Policy on Risk Avoidance. |
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StepAssignment of an Agency Country Security Focal Point (ACSFP) |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesIn the absence of a dedicated UNDP security professional, the senior most UNDP representative at the country level, in consultation with the UNDP Security Office, will assign an ACSFP to assist the RR in managing the day to day security related matters of UNDP. |
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StepProvide guidance on security mainstreaming |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesEnsures security considerations form an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes. It necessitates early consultations with the UNDP Security Office to ensure security inputs are prioritized at the inception stage, that costs for security are included in appropriate budget lines in proposals and operating budgets. |
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StepRequest for Security Support Mission |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesMissions are conducted by UNDP security personnel to assist Offices in the implementation of Security Risk Management measures, to monitor and report on security compliance and provide technical security advice to enable and ensure the mainstreaming of security in all programmes and activities. |
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StepRequest for Surge Support |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesWhile the Security Office remains UNDP’s first line of security surge support and backstopping, capacity to respond over the medium term can be stretched. The Security Office maintains or has access to a structured roster as follows: Internal UNDP Security Advisory Resources, External Security Advisory Resources within the UN and a roster of Pre-Identified Security Advisory Resources including the ExpRes Consultancy Roster. |
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StepProvide support to UNDP Country Offices for Surge response |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesUNDP Security Office may provide temporary central funding for a maximum period of 3 months in principle to address security surge requirements. Beyond 3 months, COs will need to commit to mainstreaming the cost of the security advisory/support requirements. |
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StepProvide database on all approved Residential Security Measures in duty stations |
Responsible Party |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesRSMs are intended to protect personnel from physical harm or injury at their residence as a result of increased criminal activity and are only applicable to all internationally recruited, or internationally deployed, personnel covered under the UNSMS including eligible family members residing at the duty station of internationally recruited personnel serving elsewhere. Regarding cost-based elements, Offices will notify personnel of the financial and implementation modalities under which such RSM elements may be obtained and will hold personnel accountable for any default, fraud, and deceit with regards to the RSMs. |
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StepRequest psychosocial support |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesPersonnel requiring support during assignments should directly contact UNDP counsellors via oshw.focalpoint@undp.org or the local CISMS UNDSS Counsellor. |
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StepRequest security clearance for movement or travel in complex high-threat environments |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesIn line with the SRM’s Acceptable Risk Model and the Guidelines on Acceptable Risk Oversight and Approval Mechanism (AROAM), a separate procedure is required to clear movement and travel in Very High Risk contexts for personnel delivering PC1 activities. Approval by the UNDP Administrator will be required to confirm that personnel operating in an area with very high security risk are engaged in PC1 activities. |
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StepReporting Security Incidents |
Responsible Party |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesUNDP personnel are required to report security related information and/or security incidents to UNDSS and through the UNDP Security Office1 to the corresponding UNDP manager. |
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StepRequest for Support in recruiting CO security personnel |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesOffices should follow procedures stipulated, to ensure due diligence in the selection process. Hiring managers should consult with the UNDP Security Director to ensure inputs of the Security Office are incorporated at each stage of the planning and selection process. |
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StepAchieve full security compliance to Security Risk Management requirements |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesThe exercise is annual, mandatory and applies to the main offices, sub-offices, Regional Service Centres, HQ locations/Coordination Offices and GSSU. It is also highly recommended for project offices and includes offices of UNV and UNCDF. The self-assessment process will be completed in the last quarter of the year being assessed. |
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StepApplying for UNMSM resources |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesGuidelines outline budgetary, financial, and procurement procedures for the resources available centrally within UNDP to cover UN Mandated Security Measures (UNMSM). These requirements are undertaken in response to United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policy directives and recommendations made within the Security Risk management (SRM) process to ensure security compliance in duty stations. |
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StepSupport in the use of Commercial Air Travel |
Responsible PartyResident Representative |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesAll UNDP Personnel are expected to comply with the safety requirements and briefings provided by crew members with regard to safety while on board an aircraft. UNDP personnel will share concerns or observations regarding the safety of a commercial air carrier to local UNDSS advisor and the UNDP Air Travel Focal points reachable at security@undp.org. |