Employer: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in DR Congo
This position is located in the office of the Safety and Security Section of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO). The Security Officer reports to CSO on all security operations as assigned.Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, may be responsible for the following duties:
•Assists the CSO in the supervision of the Security Units, as assigned;
•Drafts and update security contingency plans for security units.
•Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
•Serves as members of the Security Cells, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
•Monitors land emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
•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;
•Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stakeholders;
•Assists Senior Officers in the briefing to the CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the units;
•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;
•Assumes responsibility for guard force management; monitors and evaluate office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
•Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
•Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
•Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary;
•Assists in planning of escort services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
•Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
•Monitors Security equipment and ensures equipment is maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
•Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
•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
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise security units; 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.
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 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.Education
•High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. Firearms Training Officer (FTO) Certificate for GLOCK pistol required. Firearms Training Officer (FTO) Certificate for MP5; SMG or G36 Rifle is desirable. SSAFE ToT Certificate is desirable.Work Experience
•A minimum of six years with high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which
•A minimum two years of experience in security operations centres or similar within a military, police or security organization is required; and
•At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
•Desirable experience: security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, coordination with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, emergency communication system, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, security logistics in a post-conflict environment, security staffing in post-conflict and multicultural environment.
• Experience in conducting firearms training is required.
• Experience in organizing and conducting SSAFE training desirable.Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required, working knowledge of French is desirable.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal discussion.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. 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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Location: DR Congo , Goma
Deadline : 22 December 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Security-MONUSCO-89616-F-Goma (M)
Deadline : 22 December 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Security-MONUSCO-89616-F-Goma (M)
This position is located in the office of the Safety and Security Section of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO). The Security Officer reports to CSO on all security operations as assigned.Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, may be responsible for the following duties:
•Assists the CSO in the supervision of the Security Units, as assigned;
•Drafts and update security contingency plans for security units.
•Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
•Serves as members of the Security Cells, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
•Monitors land emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
•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;
•Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stakeholders;
•Assists Senior Officers in the briefing to the CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the units;
•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;
•Assumes responsibility for guard force management; monitors and evaluate office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
•Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
•Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
•Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary;
•Assists in planning of escort services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
•Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
•Monitors Security equipment and ensures equipment is maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
•Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
•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
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise security units; 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.
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 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.Education
•High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. Firearms Training Officer (FTO) Certificate for GLOCK pistol required. Firearms Training Officer (FTO) Certificate for MP5; SMG or G36 Rifle is desirable. SSAFE ToT Certificate is desirable.Work Experience
•A minimum of six years with high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which
•A minimum two years of experience in security operations centres or similar within a military, police or security organization is required; and
•At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
•Desirable experience: security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, coordination with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, emergency communication system, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, security logistics in a post-conflict environment, security staffing in post-conflict and multicultural environment.
• Experience in conducting firearms training is required.
• Experience in organizing and conducting SSAFE training desirable.Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required, working knowledge of French is desirable.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal discussion.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. 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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