Field Security Officer , Central Africa Republic

Employer: United Nations(United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic)
Location: Bangui,Chad
Closing date: Thursday, 2 July 2015
This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Bangui. The Security Officer at the P-3 level reports directly to the Chief Security Adviser (CSA)/Support and/or Operations.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer at the P-3 level will be responsible for the following duties

• Supervises a Security unit, as assigned by the Chief Security Adviser (CSA) or equivalent;
• Serves as member of security management team and Security Cell;
• Assists higher level Security Coordination Officers in the management of the Security Section, prepares inputs for the work programme of the unit, determines priorities and allocates resources, monitors performance, determines security resource requirements and prepares inputs for results-based budgeting;
• Develops and implements Security Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) applicable to his/her unit operations and participates in the development of the Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations;
• Prepares, develops, updates, implements and ensures that functioning and effective security and contingency plans relevant of the unit's expertise or, as required;
• Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area;
• Establishes lines of communication and meets regularly with security focal points, UN personnel, Host Government authorities, as well as Military and Civilian Police components of field missions to plan and review security related matters;
• Provides training and advice to his/her unit's personnel on security matters;
• Acts as a focal point for security information flow on issues of assignment;
• Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifies potential threats and advises UN personnel to follow appropriate preventive steps;
• Acts as a member of a Crisis Management Team in crisis situations, ensures crisis preparedness and timely coordinates emergency and crisis situations response in a timely manner;
• Monitors air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; Assesses evacuation resources availability and submits request to cover the need;
• Monitors accessible areas, maintains tracking systems, establishes and coordinates an efficient 24-hour Emergency Response System (ERS);
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; Coordinates implementation of security arrangements by the guard force management, as recommended by the security risk assessments;
• Coordinates development of Principal Security Risk Assessment and implementation of recommended mitigating measures; assigns protective services for Senior United Nations Officials or visiting VIP's as necessary;
• Performs as Duty Officer in the Security Information and Operations Centre;
• Obtain, study and implement all security policy promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN);
• Performs other duties as directed by the CSA or delegated authority.

Competencies
Professionalism

• Excellent 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 multiple and divers 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;
• always acts ethically and with integrity.

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.

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;
• Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members;
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions ay not entirely reflect own position;
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social science or international relations with focus on security management;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
• A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma and/or certification resulting in an appointment as commissioned officer from a national police or military academy, in combination with two years of qualifying experience in military or police at the rank of a commissioned officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent) .

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years with advance university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which
• At least three years of progressively experience in security operations centre or similar entities, within a military, police or security organization is required; and
• At least two years of experience in managing multiple and divers military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment at an international level is required

Desirable experience

• management of security units in a multi-cultural environment, 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, logistics for security in a conflict or post-conflict environment, security staffing in a conflict or post-conflict and multicultural environment.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• A working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal 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.
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