Employer: United Nations Mission in Colombia
Location: Villavicencio , Colombia
Location: Villavicencio , Colombia
Deadline: 06 August 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-MC-101247-F-Villavicencio (M)
This position is located in the UNDSS Integrated Security in Colombia. The Security Officer at the P-3 level, will also act as Field Security Coordination Officer and reports to the Chief Security Adviser / Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO).
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-MC-101247-F-Villavicencio (M)
This position is located in the UNDSS Integrated Security in Colombia. The Security Officer at the P-3 level, will also act as Field Security Coordination Officer and reports to the Chief Security Adviser / Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO).
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Officer at the P-3 level will be responsible for performing the following duties:
•Manages and supervises the personnel and assets assigned to the Area Safety and Security Unit (ASSU) in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR),
• Serves as a member of the Area Security Management Team (ASMT) and local Security Cell;
•Assists the CSA and advises the Area Security Coordinator (ASC) on the specific security requirements, prepares relevant information inputs, develops work programme of the ASSU in line with the national UNDSS work plan, determines priorities and allocates resources, monitors performance, determines security resource requirements and prepares inputs for results-based budgeting, as requested;
•Develops and implements Security Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) applicable to his/her ASSU operations and participates in the development of the Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations within the AOR;
•Prepares, develops, updates, implements and ensures that functioning and effective security and contingency plans relevant of the unit's expertise, in his AOR as required;
•Contributes and develops the Security Risk Management for the AOR in coordination with the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU);
•Establishes lines of communication and meets regularly with security focal points, UN personnel, Host Government authorities, as well as UN Agencies and Mission field personnel and Security Focal Points (SFP) to plan and review security related matters, in his AOR;
•Provides training and advice to his/her ASSU, SFP and UN 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 an Area Crisis Management Team in crisis situations, ensures crisis preparedness and timely coordinates emergency and crisis situations response in a timely manner in his AOR;
•Monitors air, land and/or 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;
•Insures that the relevant Security Risk Management Measures are fully implemented and conducts regular security compliance inspections within his/her AOR;
•Coordinates implementation of security arrangements as recommended by the security risk assessments;
•Obtain, study and implement all security policies and procedures include in the Security Policy Manual or promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN);
•Performs other duties as directed by the CSA/CSO or delegated authority.
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Officer at the P-3 level will be responsible for performing the following duties:
•Manages and supervises the personnel and assets assigned to the Area Safety and Security Unit (ASSU) in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR),
• Serves as a member of the Area Security Management Team (ASMT) and local Security Cell;
•Assists the CSA and advises the Area Security Coordinator (ASC) on the specific security requirements, prepares relevant information inputs, develops work programme of the ASSU in line with the national UNDSS work plan, determines priorities and allocates resources, monitors performance, determines security resource requirements and prepares inputs for results-based budgeting, as requested;
•Develops and implements Security Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) applicable to his/her ASSU operations and participates in the development of the Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations within the AOR;
•Prepares, develops, updates, implements and ensures that functioning and effective security and contingency plans relevant of the unit's expertise, in his AOR as required;
•Contributes and develops the Security Risk Management for the AOR in coordination with the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU);
•Establishes lines of communication and meets regularly with security focal points, UN personnel, Host Government authorities, as well as UN Agencies and Mission field personnel and Security Focal Points (SFP) to plan and review security related matters, in his AOR;
•Provides training and advice to his/her ASSU, SFP and UN 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 an Area Crisis Management Team in crisis situations, ensures crisis preparedness and timely coordinates emergency and crisis situations response in a timely manner in his AOR;
•Monitors air, land and/or 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;
•Insures that the relevant Security Risk Management Measures are fully implemented and conducts regular security compliance inspections within his/her AOR;
•Coordinates implementation of security arrangements as recommended by the security risk assessments;
•Obtain, study and implement all security policies and procedures include in the Security Policy Manual or promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN);
•Performs other duties as directed by the CSA/CSO 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 and 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.
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 and 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 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 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).
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 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 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 (5) 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.
A minimum of five (5) 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 this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal interview.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal 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.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Please be advised that the Zika virus is currently present in the Colombia mission area. Consequently, if you are considering employment within the Misión de las Naciones Unidas en Colombia, you may wish to refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) website which provides comprehensive information about the Zika virus. This Zika information page is updated regularly with resources, a list of affected areas, and other timely information.
You may access the WHO zika page at http://www.who.int/features/qa/zika/en/. WHO's weekly Zika situation report may be accessed at http://www.who.int/emergencies/zika-virus/situation-report/en/.
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.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Please be advised that the Zika virus is currently present in the Colombia mission area. Consequently, if you are considering employment within the Misión de las Naciones Unidas en Colombia, you may wish to refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) website which provides comprehensive information about the Zika virus. This Zika information page is updated regularly with resources, a list of affected areas, and other timely information.
You may access the WHO zika page at http://www.who.int/features/qa/zika/en/. WHO's weekly Zika situation report may be accessed at http://www.who.int/emergencies/zika-virus/situation-report/en/.
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.