Employer: United Nations
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Posting Period: To 9 June 2015
Job Description
These 2 positions are located in the Security and Safety Service in UNOG. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Canine Unit or the Deputy during the Chief’s absence.
Responsibilities
• Participates in explosives detection preventive checks of conference rooms and offices in particular when used for high-level meetings and participates in room searches in the context of special events organized at UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Gives a relevant technical support to preventive security checks of delegates, NGO’s, visitors and any others entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive security checks of privately owned vehicles entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive security checks of delivery vehicles entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive checks of garage spaces and parking area of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists security checks on abandoned or suspicious objects discovered on UNOG premises, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists security checks of the mail or others deliveries entering UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists in scheduling regular trainings to maintain canine detection skills and seconds the Head and Sergeant of Unit in supervising training sessions of other canine teams;
• Participates in the training of the Security Officers on explosive and weapon’s detection;
• The incumbent will also be required to perform other tasks such as reinforcing the other teams of the Security and Safety Section, especially the Units of the Specialized Intervention Group in accomplishing their duties.
• May be sent on missions abroad with or without his/her dog. May be required to work nights, weekends, UN holidays and irregular shift hours.
• The incumbent must ensure the custody, control and care of the dog he/she is in charge at home, outside of working hours.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of security matters; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
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.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided as “clients” and seeks to see things from their point of view; identifies clients’ needs and matches appropriate solutions; keeps client informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
Commitment to continuous learning: Keep abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Education
Completion of secondary school or its equivalent commercial school. Additional security or military training is required. Must have passed the UN Security Test. Completed Diploma for Canine handlers recognized by the Host country or equivalent is an asset. License for the storage and the use of explosives required by the host country or equivalent is an asset.
Work Experience
At least 3 years of experience in the field of security, of which at least 2 years in the field of specialized canine searches and detection, including the training of canine dogs.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other one is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency based interview.
United Nations Considerations
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.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.
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 inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. 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.
How to Apply
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=43376
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Posting Period: To 9 June 2015
Job Description
These 2 positions are located in the Security and Safety Service in UNOG. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Canine Unit or the Deputy during the Chief’s absence.
Responsibilities
• Participates in explosives detection preventive checks of conference rooms and offices in particular when used for high-level meetings and participates in room searches in the context of special events organized at UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Gives a relevant technical support to preventive security checks of delegates, NGO’s, visitors and any others entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive security checks of privately owned vehicles entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive security checks of delivery vehicles entering, or already on, the premises of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Participates in preventive checks of garage spaces and parking area of UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists security checks on abandoned or suspicious objects discovered on UNOG premises, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists security checks of the mail or others deliveries entering UNOG, its annexes as well as UN Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs on their request;
• Assists in scheduling regular trainings to maintain canine detection skills and seconds the Head and Sergeant of Unit in supervising training sessions of other canine teams;
• Participates in the training of the Security Officers on explosive and weapon’s detection;
• The incumbent will also be required to perform other tasks such as reinforcing the other teams of the Security and Safety Section, especially the Units of the Specialized Intervention Group in accomplishing their duties.
• May be sent on missions abroad with or without his/her dog. May be required to work nights, weekends, UN holidays and irregular shift hours.
• The incumbent must ensure the custody, control and care of the dog he/she is in charge at home, outside of working hours.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of security matters; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
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.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided as “clients” and seeks to see things from their point of view; identifies clients’ needs and matches appropriate solutions; keeps client informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
Commitment to continuous learning: Keep abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Education
Completion of secondary school or its equivalent commercial school. Additional security or military training is required. Must have passed the UN Security Test. Completed Diploma for Canine handlers recognized by the Host country or equivalent is an asset. License for the storage and the use of explosives required by the host country or equivalent is an asset.
Work Experience
At least 3 years of experience in the field of security, of which at least 2 years in the field of specialized canine searches and detection, including the training of canine dogs.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other one is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency based interview.
United Nations Considerations
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.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.
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 inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. 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.
How to Apply
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=43376