Employer: United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS)
Location: Guinea Bissau
Closing: 16 December 2016
This position is located in the Security and Safety Section of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). The Security Coordination Officer will act as Deputy Chief Security Adviser and report to the Chief Security Adviser. Functional responsibility for security rests with the Department of Safety and Security.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
-- Acts in a position of Deputy Chief Security Adviser and assists the CSA 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;
-- Prepares draft of security plan for the mission including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan;
-- Maintains continuing lines of communicatino with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination;
-- Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan;
-- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention;
-- Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, guel supply and assessable roads;
-- On behalf of the CSA, ensures the Security Section is properly staffed;
-- Annually, prepares the budget for the Security Section including the outputs and performance reports for timely submission to the mission management;
-- Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
-- Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control;
-- Provides advice and training to staff and dependents on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions;
-- Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters;
-- Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments;
-- Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings;
-- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependents;
-- Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
-- Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary;
-- Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system;
-- Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
-- Monitors Security Section equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchases, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
-- Perform any other tasks as required by the CSA.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to u nderstand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 the 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
-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
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 diploma from a national police or military academy resulting in an appointment as a commissioned officer in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of a first level university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in security operations centre or similar entities, within a military, police or security organization is required; of which at least two years of experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or a post conflict environemtn is required; and at least one year experience and exposure at the international level is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of Portuguese is required
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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Location: Guinea Bissau
Closing: 16 December 2016
This position is located in the Security and Safety Section of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). The Security Coordination Officer will act as Deputy Chief Security Adviser and report to the Chief Security Adviser. Functional responsibility for security rests with the Department of Safety and Security.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
-- Acts in a position of Deputy Chief Security Adviser and assists the CSA 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;
-- Prepares draft of security plan for the mission including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan;
-- Maintains continuing lines of communicatino with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination;
-- Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan;
-- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention;
-- Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, guel supply and assessable roads;
-- On behalf of the CSA, ensures the Security Section is properly staffed;
-- Annually, prepares the budget for the Security Section including the outputs and performance reports for timely submission to the mission management;
-- Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
-- Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control;
-- Provides advice and training to staff and dependents on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions;
-- Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters;
-- Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments;
-- Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings;
-- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependents;
-- Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
-- Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary;
-- Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system;
-- Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
-- Monitors Security Section equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchases, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
-- Perform any other tasks as required by the CSA.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to u nderstand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 the 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
-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
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 diploma from a national police or military academy resulting in an appointment as a commissioned officer in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of a first level university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in security operations centre or similar entities, within a military, police or security organization is required; of which at least two years of experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or a post conflict environemtn is required; and at least one year experience and exposure at the international level is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of Portuguese is required
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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