Employer: : United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
Location: Camp Faouar, Syrian Arab Republic
Deadline: 23 May 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-UNDOF-96949-F-Amret al Faouar (M)
This position is located at the Headquarters of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), Camp Faouar, Syrian Arab Republic.
The Security Coordination Officer reports directly to the Chief Security Officer/Security Adviser.
Location: Camp Faouar, Syrian Arab Republic
Deadline: 23 May 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-UNDOF-96949-F-Amret al Faouar (M)
This position is located at the Headquarters of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), Camp Faouar, Syrian Arab Republic.
The Security Coordination Officer reports directly to the Chief Security Officer/Security Adviser.
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Prepares, develops, updates, implements and ensures that functioning and effective security and contingency plans for the Mission, designated geographic area or, as required.
• Develops and implements Security Standard Operating Procedures applicable to his/her unit operation.
• Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area; Monitors accessible areas; Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary.
• Develop necessary policies to facilitate security operations activities and coordinate crisis response with JOC and JMAC.
• Establishes lines of communication and meets regularly with security focal points, UN personnel, Host Government authorities, as well as Military components of the mission to plan and review security related matters.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff and dependents on potential security problems.
• Maintains an ongoing evaluation of evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, fuel supply and accessible roads.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; Coordinates implementation of security arrangements by the CO Camp Faouar, as recommended in the SRM.
• Maintains dialogue with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters.
• Obtain, study and implement all security policy promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN).
• Investigates security-related incidents involving Security Management System personnel or eligible dependent.
• Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, Wardens and personal security awareness.
• Performs other duties, as assigned..
Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Prepares, develops, updates, implements and ensures that functioning and effective security and contingency plans for the Mission, designated geographic area or, as required.
• Develops and implements Security Standard Operating Procedures applicable to his/her unit operation.
• Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area; Monitors accessible areas; Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary.
• Develop necessary policies to facilitate security operations activities and coordinate crisis response with JOC and JMAC.
• Establishes lines of communication and meets regularly with security focal points, UN personnel, Host Government authorities, as well as Military components of the mission to plan and review security related matters.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff and dependents on potential security problems.
• Maintains an ongoing evaluation of evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, fuel supply and accessible roads.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; Coordinates implementation of security arrangements by the CO Camp Faouar, as recommended in the SRM.
• Maintains dialogue with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters.
• Obtain, study and implement all security policy promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN).
• Investigates security-related incidents involving Security Management System personnel or eligible dependent.
• Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, Wardens and personal security awareness.
• Performs other duties, as assigned..
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 diverse 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 and 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.
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 and 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.
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 diverse 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 and 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.
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 and 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
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science or international relations with focus on security management is required. 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 from a police or military academy (for commissioned officers), which may be considered its equivalent, and in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management. Relevant UNDSS training in Security Certification Program is as asset, as well as other security training including Hostage Incident Management, Security Analysis Practices and Procedures, and other certified United Nations Security courses.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science or international relations with focus on security management is required. 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 from a police or military academy (for commissioned officers), which may be considered its equivalent, and in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management. Relevant UNDSS training in Security Certification Program is as asset, as well as other security training including Hostage Incident Management, Security Analysis Practices and Procedures, and other certified United Nations Security courses.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required. At least five years of progressively more senior experience in security operations management or control, within a military, police or security organization is required. At least two years of experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment is required; and at least one year experience and exposure at the international level is required. Experience in planning and/or security analysis and information management is required. Experience in drafting security related report is desirable.
A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required. At least five years of progressively more senior experience in security operations management or control, within a military, police or security organization is required. At least two years of experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment is required; and at least one year experience and exposure at the international level is required. Experience in planning and/or security analysis and information management is required. Experience in drafting security related report is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.