Jan 9, 2016

Security Officer - Investigation , Africa


Employer: United Nations
Duty Station: Monrovia , Liberia

Closing: 11 January 2016
Job Opening Number: 53376

Special Notice
Notes:

•A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to section 5.7 below and staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further “stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013…” Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified.

•Upon separation from service, including, but not limited to, expiration or termination of, or resignation from, a fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment on the basis of a temporary appointment for a period of 31 days following the separation. In the case of separation from service on retirement, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment for a period of three months following the separation. This equally applies, mutatis mutandis, with respect to a former or current staff member who has held or holds an appointment in another entity applying the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and who applies for a temporary position with the Secretariat.

•Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

•While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. An external candidate selected for this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions.

•The expression “Internal candidates”, shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule 4.15.

•Please note that 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.

•For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1.

•The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at: http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/EnglishOrg. Setting and Reporting

This position is based in Monrovia and located in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor (CSA), Investigation Assistant reports to the Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO) through the Supervisor, Special Investigation Unit.. The duration of the temporary assignment is through 30 June 2016.Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority and under limited supervision, the Investigation Assistant is responsible to perform the following functions.

• Plans, organizes and conducts investigations into alleged violations of UN Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative issuance falling under Category II (misconduct);
• Conducts road traffic accident investigations;
• Conducts incident response activities, either personally or with other investigators, to ensure evidence initially available is preserved for future analysis and investigation. Incident response activities include: pre-response preparation, reception and recording of incident information, informing appropriate persons/offices during and after response, and planning for response; response definition and control of the incident scene, preservation of evidence and hand-over of the scene to the appropriate authorities; post-response evidence protection and inventory, preparation and submission of written records and debrief to relevant persons;
• Conducts fact-finding to identify information, finds facts and establishes evidence. Based upon the fact-finding, submits investigation reports to appropriate authorities, and conducts post-investigation tasks;
• As required, coordinates, collaborates and consults with local Host Country representative, United Nations and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process;
• Functions as the standby Investigation Duty Officer when placed on periodic roster to do so and performs other duties as required as detailed by the Supervisor of the Special Investigations Unit or the Deputy Chief Security Officer or the Chief Security Advisor;
• Prepare reports and documentation, including statistical or investigative findings.
• Coordinates meetings to review investigations and related subjects;
• Drafts and updates security contingency plans for security units.
• Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on security issues;
• Assists in the evaluation of accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and assists in the coordination of 24-hour Emergency Response Systems;
• Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations;
• Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintains fire evacuation plans and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
• Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
• Sets up and manages warden systems according to policy;
• Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed;
• Performs other duties as required.Competencies

Core Competencies:
Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; good research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; good management skills. Strong drafting skills required, especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of United Nations policies, procedures and operations is desirable including good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations conducts peacekeeping missions. Proven ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses; proficiency in software applications used in administrative investigations is desirable. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery in area of investigations; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistent 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:
Speak and writes clearly and effectively; listen 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 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, Builds 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.Education

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations obtained through service with military, police, other governmental or intergovernmental agencies and organizations or private enterprise investigative firms are an advantage;Work Experience

• A minimum of six years progressively responsible, full-time experience in professional investigative work;
• Experience with the United Nations is desirable;Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; For this position, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement.Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal assessment exercise.United Nations Considerations

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.


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