Employer:United Nations Office in Central Africa
Location: Gabon , Libreville
Deadline: 02 July 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Security-UNOCA-136093-R-Libreville (R)
Security Officer FS6
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in Libreville, Gabon.
The Security Officer is part of office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Central Africa and the Head of UNOCA, and, reports to the Head of Mission.
UNOCA covers the countries of the Economic Community of Central African States, namely: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda and Sao Tome and Principe.
Location: Gabon , Libreville
Deadline: 02 July 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Security-UNOCA-136093-R-Libreville (R)
Security Officer FS6
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in Libreville, Gabon.
The Security Officer is part of office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Central Africa and the Head of UNOCA, and, reports to the Head of Mission.
UNOCA covers the countries of the Economic Community of Central African States, namely: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda and Sao Tome and Principe.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of UNOCA, the Security Officer, FS-6, is responsible for the following duties:
-Contributes to the Security Adviser/Security Coordination Officers in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
-Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans for a security unit and its operations;
-Conducts assessment of prevailing local safety and security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
-Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan;
-Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate actions;
-Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
-Analyzes the level of security risk 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 stake holders;
-Briefs the Security Adviser/Security Coordination Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the Office;
-Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
-Reviews evacuation plan (fire, medical, earthquake hazards, armed attacks) and coordinates related drills and training as necessary;
-Conducts physical security inspections of facilities (safety, security and hygienic aspects);
-Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
-Monitors and evaluates 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;
-Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
-Identifies gaps in existing capability and recommends amendment accordingly;
-Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
-Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
-Inspects security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed;
-Undertakes the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
-Manages a warden system according to policy;
-Performs other duties as required.
Under the supervision of the Head of UNOCA, the Security Officer, FS-6, is responsible for the following duties:
-Contributes to the Security Adviser/Security Coordination Officers in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
-Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans for a security unit and its operations;
-Conducts assessment of prevailing local safety and security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
-Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan;
-Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate actions;
-Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
-Analyzes the level of security risk 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 stake holders;
-Briefs the Security Adviser/Security Coordination Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the Office;
-Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
-Reviews evacuation plan (fire, medical, earthquake hazards, armed attacks) and coordinates related drills and training as necessary;
-Conducts physical security inspections of facilities (safety, security and hygienic aspects);
-Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
-Monitors and evaluates 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;
-Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
-Identifies gaps in existing capability and recommends amendment accordingly;
-Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
-Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
-Inspects security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed;
-Undertakes the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
-Manages a warden system according to policy;
-Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: ; Knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately manage 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.
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.
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.Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. It is expected that the incumbent would have formal training in investigative skills, security coordination and operational planning and/or proven initiatives in a field of study that is directly related to security, safety and management.
Professionalism: ; Knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately manage 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.
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.
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.Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. It is expected that the incumbent would have formal training in investigative skills, security coordination and operational planning and/or proven initiatives in a field of study that is directly related to security, safety and management.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible security management experience, either within the UN Security System, or a nationally recognized civilian or military entity. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level university degree.
Commissioned military or senior level police experience is also required.
Experience of command in a military or police organization in a moderately-sized country, or membership in a larger military/police force or a leadership role (maybe functional but still in leadership) will provide a good measure of probable success
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible security management experience, either within the UN Security System, or a nationally recognized civilian or military entity. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level university degree.
Commissioned military or senior level police experience is also required.
Experience of command in a military or police organization in a moderately-sized country, or membership in a larger military/police force or a leadership role (maybe functional but still in leadership) will provide a good measure of probable success
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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