Employer : United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh/ISIL
Location : Baghdad , Iraq
Deadline 19 December 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-UNS-SPM UNITAD-108291-F-Baghdad (M)
This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Baghdad, Iraq. The Close Protection Officer reports to the Close Protection Coordination Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Location : Baghdad , Iraq
Deadline 19 December 2018
Job Opening Number: 18-Security-UNS-SPM UNITAD-108291-F-Baghdad (M)
This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Baghdad, Iraq. The Close Protection Officer reports to the Close Protection Coordination Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Close Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
•Provides supervision to a close protection team during shifts to conduct close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
•Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment;
•Maintains 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;
•Ensures that continued effectiveness of the close protection team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level;
•Conducts close protection operations;
•Accompanies the Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements;
•Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official;
•Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team;
•Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate and assesses, plans, coordinates and executes close protection operations;
•Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Coordination Officer;
•Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty;
•Deploys CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements;
•De-briefs CP Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion;
•Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods;
•Maintains the qualification records and ensures that security officers are certified according with the UN standards;
•Contributes to the supervision of performance of Close Protection Officers, Close Protection Drivers;
•Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment;
•Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed;
•Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
•Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
•Performs any other duties as required.
Within delegated authority, the Close Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
•Provides supervision to a close protection team during shifts to conduct close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
•Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment;
•Maintains 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;
•Ensures that continued effectiveness of the close protection team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level;
•Conducts close protection operations;
•Accompanies the Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements;
•Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official;
•Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team;
•Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate and assesses, plans, coordinates and executes close protection operations;
•Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Coordination Officer;
•Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty;
•Deploys CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements;
•De-briefs CP Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion;
•Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods;
•Maintains the qualification records and ensures that security officers are certified according with the UN standards;
•Contributes to the supervision of performance of Close Protection Officers, Close Protection Drivers;
•Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment;
•Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed;
•Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
•Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
•Performs any other duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism - 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.
• 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.
• Professionalism - 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.
• 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Training in military or police procedures and practices along with training in self-defence techniques is a requirement as well as a valid driver’s license. UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certificate (CPOC) is desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field). Agency trauma bag certification or equivalent of a first aid certification is desirable. High standard of physical fitness is desirable. Training in martial arts and/or specialised security practices, certification in UN weapons training, and training in investigation technique is desirable.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Training in military or police procedures and practices along with training in self-defence techniques is a requirement as well as a valid driver’s license. UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certificate (CPOC) is desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field). Agency trauma bag certification or equivalent of a first aid certification is desirable. High standard of physical fitness is desirable. Training in martial arts and/or specialised security practices, certification in UN weapons training, and training in investigation technique is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or international security organization is required. A minimum of two years of experience in close protection management at least at the level of a close protection team/shift leader with a national, private or international security organization is required. At least one year experience and exposure at the international level in a conflict or a post conflict environment and working within a diversified team composition is required. Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is desirable. Experience in close protection of one or more principals, static and mobile protection, close protection command post operations, close protection response techniques, and conduct of close protection training are desirable.
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or international security organization is required. A minimum of two years of experience in close protection management at least at the level of a close protection team/shift leader with a national, private or international security organization is required. At least one year experience and exposure at the international level in a conflict or a post conflict environment and working within a diversified team composition is required. Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is desirable. Experience in close protection of one or more principals, static and mobile protection, close protection command post operations, close protection response techniques, and conduct of close protection training are desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
This position is being advertised for advanced planning purposes, pending approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures.
This position is being advertised for advanced planning purposes, pending approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures.
The position will be available as of 1 January 2019.
The appointment may be curtailed, or the post level adjusted, in accordance with the Staff Rules, for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, including the non-approval of the funding or the non-extension of the mission mandate.
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 in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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.
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The appointment may be curtailed, or the post level adjusted, in accordance with the Staff Rules, for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, including the non-approval of the funding or the non-extension of the mission mandate.
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 in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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.
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