Duty Station: New York
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the security programmes and activities of the United Nations System. This position is located in the Training and Development Section, Field Support Service. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Field Support Service.
Responsibilities
1. Establish, maintain, and coordinate standardized security training policy and standards for all security officers as well as UN system-wide staff with security management responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the daily operation of the Training and Development Section, UNDSS;
- Oversee UNDSS security training standards;
- Plan and oversee the development of a coordinated inter-agency security training strategy and policy leading to an efficient and effective UN security training programme;
- Coordinate needs assessments for each target group. Using Competency Based and other learning methodologies coordinate an analysis of core and specialized training programmes to determine training requirements;
- Using appropriate adult and blended delivery methodologies develop Programme of Instruction (POI) to provide core and specialized training for all target groups;
- Develop and maintain a Learning Catalogue of all UNDSS courses;
- Ensure appropriate learning and, post learning, evaluation materials and methodologies for each POI are developed;
- Ensure that a record of each evaluation is kept and easily retrievable for future use;
- Chair the Security Training Working Group (STWG) of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) and provide recommendations to the IASMN and the UN Security and Safety Network (UNSSNET) for system-wide implementation, and co-chair the Joint Working Group on Weapons Training;
- Represent the Department at inter-agency meetings on substantive security training related areas;
- Develop and maintain a UNDSS Security Training Schedule and publish it system wide;
- Keep abreast of and assess technological developments with a view to ensure wide access to training materials and records.
2. Implement the UNDSS Security Training Programme
- Franchise the delivery of UNDSS training packages by developing a Train the Trainers programme to certify UNDSS and Agency, Fund, Programme and Organization (AFPO) personnel to deliver UNDSS security training programmes;
- Ensure all scheduled security training is conducted in accordance with annual training schedule;
- Develop security training proposals in response to emergency crisis situations;
- Provide general security training support to all organizations of the UN, as requested.
- Provide training in field duty stations as appropriate.
3. Provide advice and guidance to UN AFPOs concerning training of AFPO staff with security management responsibilities at AFPO Headquarters and in the field.
- Ensure that AFPOs are aware of new security training developments in their formative stage; ensure timely and effective functioning of all coordination and notification mechanisms;
- Develop proposals and recommendations on how to manage unexpected and new security training requirements.
Perform other duties as required
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Ability to use Blooms taxonomy or other appropriate adult learning methodologies to analyse training programmes.
- Knowledge in the field of Security Management.
- Knowledge of use of Information Technology tools for blended learning.
- Demonstrated ability to chair working groups of diverse staff members with expertise in differing disciplines.
- 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 concern.
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning & 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.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
- Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow.
- Empowers others to translate vision into results.
- Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support.
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.
- Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo.
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
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 necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, adult learning / education, information management, knowledge management or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in security management, including at least five years in preparing and conducting adult training / learning programmes and / or information / knowledge transfer platforms. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations. UN Common System security experience at the professional level is desirable. User level familiarity with pistol, submachine gun, shotgun and rifle is desirable. Familiarity with Blooms taxonomy is desirable. Learning design and blended learning experience is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
- 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.
- Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the security programmes and activities of the United Nations System. This position is located in the Training and Development Section, Field Support Service. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Field Support Service. Responsibilities
1. Establish, maintain, and coordinate standardized security training policy and standards for all security officers as well as UN system-wide staff with security management responsibilities: - Manage and direct the daily operation of the Training and Development Section, UNDSS;
- Oversee UNDSS security training standards;
- Plan and oversee the development of a coordinated inter-agency security training strategy and policy leading to an efficient and effective UN security training programme;
- Coordinate needs assessments for each target group. Using Competency Based and other learning methodologies coordinate an analysis of core and specialized training programmes to determine training requirements;
- Using appropriate adult and blended delivery methodologies develop Programme of Instruction (POI) to provide core and specialized training for all target groups;
- Develop and maintain a Learning Catalogue of all UNDSS courses;
- Ensure appropriate learning and, post learning, evaluation materials and methodologies for each POI are developed;
- Ensure that a record of each evaluation is kept and easily retrievable for future use;
- Chair the Security Training Working Group (STWG) of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) and provide recommendations to the IASMN and the UN Security and Safety Network (UNSSNET) for system-wide implementation, and co-chair the Joint Working Group on Weapons Training;
- Represent the Department at inter-agency meetings on substantive security training related areas;
- Develop and maintain a UNDSS Security Training Schedule and publish it system wide;
- Keep abreast of and assess technological developments with a view to ensure wide access to training materials and records.
2. Implement the UNDSS Security Training Programme
- Franchise the delivery of UNDSS training packages by developing a Train the Trainers programme to certify UNDSS and Agency, Fund, Programme and Organization (AFPO) personnel to deliver UNDSS security training programmes;
- Ensure all scheduled security training is conducted in accordance with annual training schedule;
- Develop security training proposals in response to emergency crisis situations;
- Provide general security training support to all organizations of the UN, as requested.
- Provide training in field duty stations as appropriate.
3. Provide advice and guidance to UN AFPOs concerning training of AFPO staff with security management responsibilities at AFPO Headquarters and in the field.
- Ensure that AFPOs are aware of new security training developments in their formative stage; ensure timely and effective functioning of all coordination and notification mechanisms;
- Develop proposals and recommendations on how to manage unexpected and new security training requirements.
Perform other duties as required
Competencies
Professionalism: - Ability to use Blooms taxonomy or other appropriate adult learning methodologies to analyse training programmes.
- Knowledge in the field of Security Management.
- Knowledge of use of Information Technology tools for blended learning.
- Demonstrated ability to chair working groups of diverse staff members with expertise in differing disciplines.
- 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 concern.
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning & 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.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
- Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow.
- Empowers others to translate vision into results.
- Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support.
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.
- Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo.
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
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 necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, adult learning / education, information management, knowledge management or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in security management, including at least five years in preparing and conducting adult training / learning programmes and / or information / knowledge transfer platforms. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations. UN Common System security experience at the professional level is desirable. User level familiarity with pistol, submachine gun, shotgun and rifle is desirable. Familiarity with Blooms taxonomy is desirable. Learning design and blended learning experience is desirable. Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. - 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.
- Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Apply Online