Employer: United Nations
Location: Bamako , Mali
Posting Period: 24 November 2015 - 08 December 2015
Job Opening Number: 50310
Special Notice
Priority consideration for vacancies at the FS-4 level will be given to Internal and External candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), duty station Bamako. The Close Protection Officer at FS-4 level reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader), on all Close Protection issues.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) the Close Protection Officer at the FS-4 level will carry out the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Close Protection Officers/Team Leaders at the FS-4 level)
•Conducts close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
•Remains within the proximity of the Senior UN Official at all times and implements mitigating measures to preserve his/her security, safety and wellbeing;
•Remains vigilant and alert in case of threat to the Senior UN Official;
•Maintains effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official;
•Conducts close protection operations as outlined in the UN close protection policies and guidelines;
•Coordinates activities with relevant parties to include the Security Operations Unit and other appropriate security organizations as required;
•Co-ordinates with local authorities during close protection operations;
•Conducts advance work and implement pre-established security arrangements;
•Contributes to pre-deployment briefings;
•Operates all close protection equipment to ensure equipment readiness;
•Assists in training session on close protection subjects to keep abreast with current tactics and techniques;
•Whenever necessary, supervises the Close Protection Unit drivers in the performance of their assigned duties;
•Contributes to making determination of equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
•Perform any other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
•Close Protection and Security Officers in the mission and other UN agencies
•Staff in the Office of the Senior UN Official
•Staff in the Mission Support
•Representatives of mission military and police components
•Project Managers and other project personnel
•Local security officials
•Security officials of other national and international organizations
Results Expected:
•Professionally competent close protection operations within the mission, which meets the needs of Senior UN Official and the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader).
•To provide the proper implementation of the SOPs in accordance with the UN standards in close protectionCompetencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection tactics and techniques combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; able to recognize and appropriately react to threats; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Judgement/ Decision-making:
-Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly
-Gathers relevant information before making a decision
-Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them
-Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization
-Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information
-Checks assumptions against facts
-Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision
-Makes tough decisions when necessaryEducation
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• A valid driver’s license is required
• UNDSS Close Protection Certification (CPOC) is highly desirable (and will expected for future advancement in this field).
Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) the Close Protection Officer at the FS-4 level will carry out the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Close Protection Officers/Team Leaders at the FS-4 level)
•Conducts close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
•Remains within the proximity of the Senior UN Official at all times and implements mitigating measures to preserve his/her security, safety and wellbeing;
•Remains vigilant and alert in case of threat to the Senior UN Official;
•Maintains effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official;
•Conducts close protection operations as outlined in the UN close protection policies and guidelines;
•Coordinates activities with relevant parties to include the Security Operations Unit and other appropriate security organizations as required;
•Co-ordinates with local authorities during close protection operations;
•Conducts advance work and implement pre-established security arrangements;
•Contributes to pre-deployment briefings;
•Operates all close protection equipment to ensure equipment readiness;
•Assists in training session on close protection subjects to keep abreast with current tactics and techniques;
•Whenever necessary, supervises the Close Protection Unit drivers in the performance of their assigned duties;
•Contributes to making determination of equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
•Perform any other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
•Close Protection and Security Officers in the mission and other UN agencies
•Staff in the Office of the Senior UN Official
•Staff in the Mission Support
•Representatives of mission military and police components
•Project Managers and other project personnel
•Local security officials
•Security officials of other national and international organizations
Results Expected:
•Professionally competent close protection operations within the mission, which meets the needs of Senior UN Official and the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader).
•To provide the proper implementation of the SOPs in accordance with the UN standards in close protectionCompetencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection tactics and techniques combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; able to recognize and appropriately react to threats; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Judgement/ Decision-making:
-Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly
-Gathers relevant information before making a decision
-Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them
-Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization
-Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information
-Checks assumptions against facts
-Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision
-Makes tough decisions when necessaryEducation
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• A valid driver’s license is required
• UNDSS Close Protection Certification (CPOC) is highly desirable (and will expected for future advancement in this field).
Work Experience
•A minimum of six years with high school diploma or equivalent of experience in the military, police or security management is required.
•A minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or international security organization is required.
•At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.
•Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required;
•Desirable experience: close protection of one or more principals; static and mobile protection; close protection command post operations; close protection response techniques; conduct of close protection training.
Other:
•Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable
•Recent (within two years) successful completion of an emergency trauma bag certification or equivalent of an first aid certification is desirable
•High standard of physical fitness is desirableLanguages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is required.Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal interview.United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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•A minimum of six years with high school diploma or equivalent of experience in the military, police or security management is required.
•A minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or international security organization is required.
•At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.
•Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required;
•Desirable experience: close protection of one or more principals; static and mobile protection; close protection command post operations; close protection response techniques; conduct of close protection training.
Other:
•Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable
•Recent (within two years) successful completion of an emergency trauma bag certification or equivalent of an first aid certification is desirable
•High standard of physical fitness is desirableLanguages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is required.Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal interview.United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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