Employer: UNICEF
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Job no: 517486
Position type: Fixed Term Staff
Categories: P-4, Security
Staff Security Officer, P-4, Fixed Term Appointment, Khartoum, Sudan
Purpose of the post
Under the guidance of the Representative, responsible for security issues regarding UNICEF staff members and their eligible family members and property.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide weekly assessments of the security situation in Sudan in general and in Khartoum in particular and inform the UNICEF Regional Security Advisor for MENA about those security issues that most affect UNICEF.
Identify and report potential security hazards to the UNICEF Representative, UNICEF Operations Officer, UN FSO and Regional Security Advisor MENA and OPSCEN. Assess the nature, degree and likelihood of threats to UNICEF interest (personnel, facilities and other assets) and determine the vulnerabilities of UNICEF interest to those threats.
In coordination with the UN Field Security Officer(s) and accompanied by the gendarmes from the Interagency Gendarmerie Rapid Response Team, liaise with local security forces at the scene of emergencies incidences involving UNICEF staff and/or property. A quick response can be critical for international staff members, especially, as they can have languages difficulties and/or be unfamiliar with local laws and customs. UNICEF, as a UN Agency concerned with child rights and non-violence, is adamant that its Khartoum Security Advisor be unarmed. The primary responsibility for safeguarding UN personnel and property will continue to rest with the local Sudanese security forces.
With the knowledge of the Representative, develop goof contacts with Sudan Security Forces, Non-governmental Organizations, other UN agencies, foreign embassies and any other organization or individual deemed appropriate and necessary to obtain he most timely and accurate information possible concerning security threats and preventative measures.
Supervise the UNICEF radio room and periodically assess the rationale of its existence with regard to security situation. Coordinate with the UN Communication and Security Cell. Ensure good state of repair of all UNICEF security and communications equipment.
Regularly test the Crisis Management Center to ensure its effectiveness. All deficiencies found should immediately be communicated to the Representative and Chief of Operations and action taken to address them in a timely manner. Ensure the necessary equipment for rapid activation and sustained operations for an emergency.
Develop detailed plans and procedures for handling emergency situations. Communicate to UNICEF staff the applicable procedures to employ during a crisis situation and “best” practices to be used for their own personal security.
Conduct security briefings for new staff and undertake appropriate emergency exercises (fire drills, communication tests, assembly rehearsals, etc.)
In the unlikely event that is necessary to relocate UN staff within or outside of Khartoum, assist the Representative in taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of UNICEF national and international staff. In coordination with UNFSO ensure the proposed UN safe heaven is equipped as appropriate. It is not contemplated that national staff members would be relocate outside of Sudan.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences.
Training security issues or/and in army desirable.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in security issues.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge Arabic language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Oct 30 2018 E. Africa Standard Time
Application close: Nov 13 2018 E. Africa Standard Time
Apply now
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Job no: 517486
Position type: Fixed Term Staff
Categories: P-4, Security
Staff Security Officer, P-4, Fixed Term Appointment, Khartoum, Sudan
Purpose of the post
Under the guidance of the Representative, responsible for security issues regarding UNICEF staff members and their eligible family members and property.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide weekly assessments of the security situation in Sudan in general and in Khartoum in particular and inform the UNICEF Regional Security Advisor for MENA about those security issues that most affect UNICEF.
Identify and report potential security hazards to the UNICEF Representative, UNICEF Operations Officer, UN FSO and Regional Security Advisor MENA and OPSCEN. Assess the nature, degree and likelihood of threats to UNICEF interest (personnel, facilities and other assets) and determine the vulnerabilities of UNICEF interest to those threats.
In coordination with the UN Field Security Officer(s) and accompanied by the gendarmes from the Interagency Gendarmerie Rapid Response Team, liaise with local security forces at the scene of emergencies incidences involving UNICEF staff and/or property. A quick response can be critical for international staff members, especially, as they can have languages difficulties and/or be unfamiliar with local laws and customs. UNICEF, as a UN Agency concerned with child rights and non-violence, is adamant that its Khartoum Security Advisor be unarmed. The primary responsibility for safeguarding UN personnel and property will continue to rest with the local Sudanese security forces.
With the knowledge of the Representative, develop goof contacts with Sudan Security Forces, Non-governmental Organizations, other UN agencies, foreign embassies and any other organization or individual deemed appropriate and necessary to obtain he most timely and accurate information possible concerning security threats and preventative measures.
Supervise the UNICEF radio room and periodically assess the rationale of its existence with regard to security situation. Coordinate with the UN Communication and Security Cell. Ensure good state of repair of all UNICEF security and communications equipment.
Regularly test the Crisis Management Center to ensure its effectiveness. All deficiencies found should immediately be communicated to the Representative and Chief of Operations and action taken to address them in a timely manner. Ensure the necessary equipment for rapid activation and sustained operations for an emergency.
Develop detailed plans and procedures for handling emergency situations. Communicate to UNICEF staff the applicable procedures to employ during a crisis situation and “best” practices to be used for their own personal security.
Conduct security briefings for new staff and undertake appropriate emergency exercises (fire drills, communication tests, assembly rehearsals, etc.)
In the unlikely event that is necessary to relocate UN staff within or outside of Khartoum, assist the Representative in taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of UNICEF national and international staff. In coordination with UNFSO ensure the proposed UN safe heaven is equipped as appropriate. It is not contemplated that national staff members would be relocate outside of Sudan.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences.
Training security issues or/and in army desirable.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in security issues.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge Arabic language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Oct 30 2018 E. Africa Standard Time
Application close: Nov 13 2018 E. Africa Standard Time
Apply now
Refer a friend