Employer: United Nations
Location: Global (Field)
Posting Period: To 11 July 2015
Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the Security Training Officer (FS-6) roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in United Nations field Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political missions. Under the overall coordination of the Chief Security Adviser or equivalent, the Security Training Officer at FS-6 level reports to a higher level Security Training Coordinator/Officer, on all security training. The technical line of communication for all security training is maintained with the UN Department of Safety and Security, Training and Development Section (TDS) and the Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties
(these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Security Training Officers):
1. Assists in the management of a Security Training unit at the mission HQ; may be appointed to manage such a unit in regional offices, supervising the unit’s staff and their performance, preparing the unit’s work plan, preparing the budget;
2. Assists in identifying and addressing the security training gaps at the security section level; contributes for the security training to be delivered at the mission level for non-security personnel;
3. Analyses problems and objectives and develop by orderly method of identifying, developing and evaluating a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the training unit goals;
4. Delivers and implements competency Based Learning (CBL), modules, lessons and courses as appropriate;
5. Conducts Client, Performance and Training Gap Analysis as part of the Training Development Process;
6. Contributes in reviewing and preparing dynamic CBL learning Programmes of Instruction (POIs), including training in response to emergency crisis situations; using current training material modules, practical applications, guide books and CBL methodologies.
7. Makes sure the POIs are conducted in accordance with the annual security training schedule;
8. Conducts competency based evaluations in accordance with requirements stipulated by the IASMN Security Training Working Group;
9. Coordinates administrative issues, ensuring that all venues and logistics required for the training and learning activities are provided;
10. Contributes to the security training reports for all learning programmes; provides recommendations to enhance CBL POIs;
11. Provides advice, guidance and support on security learning affecting UN personnel mission or regional office wide, as required;
12. Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted by Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS);
13. Participates, assists and contributes to the UN DSS standardized programmes of instructions being delivered at the mission level (such as Security Certification Program, Hostage Incident Management, etc)
14. Contributes to and conducts learning needs assessments and identify areas for change or modification as required.
15. Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge in the field of security management policy and field security procedures and techniques; ability to produce reports and papers on security issues; an understanding of the UN Security Management System, the DSS training strategy and a proven ability as a trainer; 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.Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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 decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate;• UNDSS certification in any of the following is desirable (and depending on direction taken, will be expected for future advancement in this field): UNDSS Training of Trainer (ToT); UNDSS Security Training Officer Certification Course (STOCC); Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environment (SSAFE) Instructor; Emergency Trauma Bag (ETB) Instructor; Control and Restraint Instructor; Baton Instructor; OC Spray Instructor; Firearm Training Officer; Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) Instructor; Mobile Protection Trainer; Static Protection Trainer; Direct Protection Trainer; Security Certification Programme (SCP); Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP); Hostage Incident Management (HIM).
Work Experience
• A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (eight years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management is required; of which manager in self-paced distance learning systems;
• Adult learning experience must include the design and delivery of policy-based training programmes and is desired;
• At least two years of experience and exposure at the international level is required; and,
• At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken French and/or Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable.
Assessment Method
Applicants to this job opening who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in a written assessment. Candidates who are successful in the written assessment will be invited to participate in 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.
Location: Global (Field)
Posting Period: To 11 July 2015
Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the Security Training Officer (FS-6) roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in United Nations field Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political missions. Under the overall coordination of the Chief Security Adviser or equivalent, the Security Training Officer at FS-6 level reports to a higher level Security Training Coordinator/Officer, on all security training. The technical line of communication for all security training is maintained with the UN Department of Safety and Security, Training and Development Section (TDS) and the Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties
(these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Security Training Officers):
1. Assists in the management of a Security Training unit at the mission HQ; may be appointed to manage such a unit in regional offices, supervising the unit’s staff and their performance, preparing the unit’s work plan, preparing the budget;
2. Assists in identifying and addressing the security training gaps at the security section level; contributes for the security training to be delivered at the mission level for non-security personnel;
3. Analyses problems and objectives and develop by orderly method of identifying, developing and evaluating a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the training unit goals;
4. Delivers and implements competency Based Learning (CBL), modules, lessons and courses as appropriate;
5. Conducts Client, Performance and Training Gap Analysis as part of the Training Development Process;
6. Contributes in reviewing and preparing dynamic CBL learning Programmes of Instruction (POIs), including training in response to emergency crisis situations; using current training material modules, practical applications, guide books and CBL methodologies.
7. Makes sure the POIs are conducted in accordance with the annual security training schedule;
8. Conducts competency based evaluations in accordance with requirements stipulated by the IASMN Security Training Working Group;
9. Coordinates administrative issues, ensuring that all venues and logistics required for the training and learning activities are provided;
10. Contributes to the security training reports for all learning programmes; provides recommendations to enhance CBL POIs;
11. Provides advice, guidance and support on security learning affecting UN personnel mission or regional office wide, as required;
12. Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted by Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS);
13. Participates, assists and contributes to the UN DSS standardized programmes of instructions being delivered at the mission level (such as Security Certification Program, Hostage Incident Management, etc)
14. Contributes to and conducts learning needs assessments and identify areas for change or modification as required.
15. Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge in the field of security management policy and field security procedures and techniques; ability to produce reports and papers on security issues; an understanding of the UN Security Management System, the DSS training strategy and a proven ability as a trainer; 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.Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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 decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate;• UNDSS certification in any of the following is desirable (and depending on direction taken, will be expected for future advancement in this field): UNDSS Training of Trainer (ToT); UNDSS Security Training Officer Certification Course (STOCC); Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environment (SSAFE) Instructor; Emergency Trauma Bag (ETB) Instructor; Control and Restraint Instructor; Baton Instructor; OC Spray Instructor; Firearm Training Officer; Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) Instructor; Mobile Protection Trainer; Static Protection Trainer; Direct Protection Trainer; Security Certification Programme (SCP); Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP); Hostage Incident Management (HIM).
Work Experience
• A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (eight years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management is required; of which manager in self-paced distance learning systems;
• Adult learning experience must include the design and delivery of policy-based training programmes and is desired;
• At least two years of experience and exposure at the international level is required; and,
• At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken French and/or Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable.
Assessment Method
Applicants to this job opening who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in a written assessment. Candidates who are successful in the written assessment will be invited to participate in 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.