Employer: United Nations
Location: Mombasa, Coast, Kenya
Posting Period: To 28 May 2015
This position is located in the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO). The Security Officer will be based in Mombasa.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-6, may be responsible for the following
duties:Security Management Support:
• Contributes to the CSO and the DCSO in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
•Briefs the CSO and DCSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
Planning and Training:
• Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans for a security unit and its operations;
• Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action;
• Manages a warden system according to policy;
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependants on security matters;
• Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
Security Risk Management:
• Provide advice on the application of UNSMS policies to all UN activities in the AO, draft Security Risk Assessments;
• Conducts assessment of prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on security issues;
• Analyses the level of security risk for the area of operations;
• Conducts physical security inspections of facilities;
• Oversight of UNSOA, UNSOM and Agency Fund and Programme personnel, equipment and premises for security standard compliance;
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
• Supervises the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
• Monitors, conducts and/or coordinates security operations;
•Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
• Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
Reviews fire evacuation plan and coordinates fire drills and training as necessary;
• Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependants;
• 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;
• 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; Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when accoutred in security management; Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management; Good knowledge in navigation and map reading for implementation of emergencies evacuation capability and experience in leading a military team in an armed conflict zone is desirable; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.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.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities where necessary; 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate.
• UN DSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which:
• A minimum two years of experience in security operations or similar within a military, police or security organization is required;
• At least three years of field experience with an international peacekeeping operation;
• Desirable experience: security planning, 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
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.
Location: Mombasa, Coast, Kenya
Posting Period: To 28 May 2015
This position is located in the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO). The Security Officer will be based in Mombasa.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-6, may be responsible for the following
duties:Security Management Support:
• Contributes to the CSO and the DCSO in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
•Briefs the CSO and DCSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
Planning and Training:
• Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans for a security unit and its operations;
• Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action;
• Manages a warden system according to policy;
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependants on security matters;
• Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
Security Risk Management:
• Provide advice on the application of UNSMS policies to all UN activities in the AO, draft Security Risk Assessments;
• Conducts assessment of prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on security issues;
• Analyses the level of security risk for the area of operations;
• Conducts physical security inspections of facilities;
• Oversight of UNSOA, UNSOM and Agency Fund and Programme personnel, equipment and premises for security standard compliance;
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
• Supervises the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
• Monitors, conducts and/or coordinates security operations;
•Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
• Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
Reviews fire evacuation plan and coordinates fire drills and training as necessary;
• Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependants;
• 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;
• 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; Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when accoutred in security management; Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management; Good knowledge in navigation and map reading for implementation of emergencies evacuation capability and experience in leading a military team in an armed conflict zone is desirable; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.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.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities where necessary; 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate.
• UN DSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which:
• A minimum two years of experience in security operations or similar within a military, police or security organization is required;
• At least three years of field experience with an international peacekeeping operation;
• Desirable experience: security planning, 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
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.