Organization: United Nations
Location: – Unity, South Sudan
Job Description
Security Advisor, P-4
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
DUTY STATION: Abyei
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-SEC-UNISFA-425796-R-ABYEI
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
The Security Advisor is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Prepare draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, and implementation and updating of the plan. Maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination. Serve as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan. Assess prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention. Maintain an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads. Ensure that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintain fire evacuation plan and conduct fire drills and training as necessary. Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control. Provide advice and training to staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimise burglar intrusions. Maintain dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters. Ensure availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arrange for necessary repairs or adjustments. Investigate accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings. Investigate security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant. Assume responsibility for guard force management. Maintain protection detail for senior officials as necessary. Conduct security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Competencies
Professionalism – Excellent knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialisation and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management; good technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specialisations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Communications – Good communication skills, both oral and written. Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with: mission directors, security officers in other agencies, specialists in other fields related to security, representatives of local and national governments and the non-government community, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in business administration, political/social science, psychology, or international relations, with focus on security management. A first level university degree (Bachelors or equivalent) together with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years (9 years if only first level degree (Bachelors is held)) of post first degree progressively responsible professional experience in security management is required. A minimum 2 years experience in the region is required. A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the UN Security Management System is required. Experience in and knowledge of the Mission and its mandate may be an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language may be an advantage.
Other Skills
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a “My UN” account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.E-mail: staffing@un.org,
How to Apply
https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx
Job Description
Security Advisor, P-4
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
DUTY STATION: Abyei
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-SEC-UNISFA-425796-R-ABYEI
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
The Security Advisor is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Prepare draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, and implementation and updating of the plan. Maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination. Serve as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan. Assess prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention. Maintain an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads. Ensure that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintain fire evacuation plan and conduct fire drills and training as necessary. Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control. Provide advice and training to staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimise burglar intrusions. Maintain dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters. Ensure availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arrange for necessary repairs or adjustments. Investigate accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings. Investigate security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant. Assume responsibility for guard force management. Maintain protection detail for senior officials as necessary. Conduct security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Competencies
Professionalism – Excellent knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialisation and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management; good technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specialisations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Communications – Good communication skills, both oral and written. Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with: mission directors, security officers in other agencies, specialists in other fields related to security, representatives of local and national governments and the non-government community, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in business administration, political/social science, psychology, or international relations, with focus on security management. A first level university degree (Bachelors or equivalent) together with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years (9 years if only first level degree (Bachelors is held)) of post first degree progressively responsible professional experience in security management is required. A minimum 2 years experience in the region is required. A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the UN Security Management System is required. Experience in and knowledge of the Mission and its mandate may be an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language may be an advantage.
Other Skills
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a “My UN” account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.E-mail: staffing@un.org,
How to Apply
https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx