Employer: Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Conflict Prevention
Location : Bujumbura , Burundi
Deadline 11 June 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-OSASG-CP-98230-F-Bujumbura (M)
This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy for the Secretary General, Burundi (OSESG-B) in Bujumbura, Burundi; the Security Officer will report to the Chief Security Officer.
Location : Bujumbura , Burundi
Deadline 11 June 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-OSASG-CP-98230-F-Bujumbura (M)
This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy for the Secretary General, Burundi (OSESG-B) in Bujumbura, Burundi; the Security Officer will report to the Chief Security Officer.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties:
- Assists the Chief Security Officer in the office management procedures as needed;
- Develops and monitors the implantation of security contingency plans for a security unit;
- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, projects personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
- Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability, conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action:
- Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency response System;
- Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
- Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
- Briefs the Chief Security Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
- Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
-Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary. Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
- Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
- Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities;
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
- Provide advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
- Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
- Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
- Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; Maintains effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official
- Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and wellbeing of the Senior UN Officials;
-Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team;
-Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed;
-Identifies the training needs of security and office’s staff; Performs training needs assessments to ensure that the training gaps are identified, and the training needs are understood and met.
-Develops training plans and training component of the security budget, acts as an advisor to CSO on budget related actions
-Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
-Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy;
-Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel; project personnel;
-Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
-Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section or in CMT during crisis situations;
-Performs other duties as required or directed by CSO.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Mission leadership and other United Nations Officials; Security personnel operating in the mission’s area of responsibility; Project Managers and other personnel; Host Government officials and local law enforcement personnel.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties:
- Assists the Chief Security Officer in the office management procedures as needed;
- Develops and monitors the implantation of security contingency plans for a security unit;
- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, projects personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
- Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability, conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action:
- Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency response System;
- Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
- Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
- Briefs the Chief Security Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
- Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
-Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary. Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
- Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
- Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities;
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
- Provide advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
- Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
- Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
- Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; Maintains effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official
- Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and wellbeing of the Senior UN Officials;
-Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team;
-Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed;
-Identifies the training needs of security and office’s staff; Performs training needs assessments to ensure that the training gaps are identified, and the training needs are understood and met.
-Develops training plans and training component of the security budget, acts as an advisor to CSO on budget related actions
-Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
-Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy;
-Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel; project personnel;
-Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
-Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section or in CMT during crisis situations;
-Performs other duties as required or directed by CSO.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Mission leadership and other United Nations Officials; Security personnel operating in the mission’s area of responsibility; Project Managers and other personnel; Host Government officials and local law enforcement personnel.
Competencies
•Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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.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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•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.
•Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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.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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•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 an asset: Security Certification Programme, Security Investigation, Security Analysis Process and Practice.
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate.
UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme, Security Investigation, Security Analysis Process and Practice.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security training or security management is required.
At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security training or security management is required.
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 the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Swahili is essential.
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 French and/or Swahili is essential.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise/discussion.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, 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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise/discussion.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, 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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.