Employer:UNAMI
Location: Iraq
Deadline: 18 November 2014
Level: GL- 3
Organizational Unit: Security Section in Iraq (SSI)
Location: UNAMI, Erbil
VA date: 04 November 2014
DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer, the Security Guard will be responsible for the following functions:
Education: High school diploma is the minimum level required. Supplemental security management or related training is an asset.
Experience: At least three years experience with fire service or civil defense, police or military background dealing with emergency situations.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English, Arabic and Kurdish is essential.
Other Requirements: Must be mentally and physically fit. All duties are performed in uniform, however at times the incumbent may be required to perform duties in civilian clothes. Duties may require long periods of standing and or foot patrolling. The incumbent is required to be in possession of valid driving license.
UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of work output. Shows persistence and conscientiousness in fulfilling his/her duties. Attentive to details. Puts in extra time, as the job requires. Ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Build consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication: Speaks and write clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Ask questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Accountability: Honor commitments, delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should complete the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and forward it electronically at the following e-mail address: unami-staffing@un.org
Please indicate the post and vacancy number you are applying for.
Incomplete P.11s will not be processed. Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline for submission of applications.
The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.
Location: Iraq
Closing date: Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Vacancy No.: 051/2014Deadline: 18 November 2014
Level: GL- 3
Organizational Unit: Security Section in Iraq (SSI)
Location: UNAMI, Erbil
VA date: 04 November 2014
DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer, the Security Guard will be responsible for the following functions:
- Enforce entry and exit security procedures for pedestrians and vehicles entering the compound;
- Manning of the security control room in accordance with standard operating procedures;
- Carry out inspection and random checks in the UN compound and installations to ensure other guards are discharging their functions properly;
- Report and advise the supervisors about any potential or actual breaches of security or unusual activities;
- Prepare and disseminate safety and security incident reports on daily or periodical basis;
- Maintain radio communication with the supervisors;
- Brief incoming guards about the safety and security developments when rotating on duty
- Report fire safety incidents, potential hazards and initiate immediate response to imminent safety and/or fire safety hazards;
- Respond to emergency calls on fire, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), accidents, technical and medical emergencies;
- Monitor utilization and functioning of the fire detection alarm system (FDAS);
- Assist in fire safety and first aid training programs;
- Perform other duties as required.
Education: High school diploma is the minimum level required. Supplemental security management or related training is an asset.
Experience: At least three years experience with fire service or civil defense, police or military background dealing with emergency situations.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English, Arabic and Kurdish is essential.
Other Requirements: Must be mentally and physically fit. All duties are performed in uniform, however at times the incumbent may be required to perform duties in civilian clothes. Duties may require long periods of standing and or foot patrolling. The incumbent is required to be in possession of valid driving license.
UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of work output. Shows persistence and conscientiousness in fulfilling his/her duties. Attentive to details. Puts in extra time, as the job requires. Ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Build consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication: Speaks and write clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Ask questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Accountability: Honor commitments, delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should complete the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and forward it electronically at the following e-mail address: unami-staffing@un.org
Please indicate the post and vacancy number you are applying for.
Incomplete P.11s will not be processed. Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline for submission of applications.
The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.