Employer: Office: United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
Location : Baghdad , Iraq
Deadline 11 March 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Security-UNAMI-111783-F-Baghdad (M)
This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Baghdad. The Close Protection Coordination Officer reports to the Principal Security Adviser through the Deputy Principal Security Adviser.
Location : Baghdad , Iraq
Deadline 11 March 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Security-UNAMI-111783-F-Baghdad (M)
This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Baghdad. The Close Protection Coordination Officer reports to the Principal Security Adviser through the Deputy Principal Security Adviser.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Close Protection Coordination Officer P-3 is responsible for the following duties;
•Coordinate all personal protection planning, operations and training in accordance with UN personal protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures.
•Provide direction and guidance to close protection units, as required.
•Produce and coordinate close protection operational plans.
•Liaise with and coordinate close protection operations with the host country, other mission components and other organizations, as necessary.
•Ensure that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards.
•Prepare post-operational reports and recommendations.
•Provide risk briefings as required and coordinates close protection briefings for the Mission's principal personnel.
•Prepare security risk assessments on principal personnel.
•Coordinate close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational competencies are maintained to UN standards.
•Assess the performance of close protection personnel.
•Provide inputs related to close protection for the mission’s budget proposal.
•Perform other duties, as assigned.
Within delegated authority, the Close Protection Coordination Officer P-3 is responsible for the following duties;
•Coordinate all personal protection planning, operations and training in accordance with UN personal protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures.
•Provide direction and guidance to close protection units, as required.
•Produce and coordinate close protection operational plans.
•Liaise with and coordinate close protection operations with the host country, other mission components and other organizations, as necessary.
•Ensure that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards.
•Prepare post-operational reports and recommendations.
•Provide risk briefings as required and coordinates close protection briefings for the Mission's principal personnel.
•Prepare security risk assessments on principal personnel.
•Coordinate close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational competencies are maintained to UN standards.
•Assess the performance of close protection personnel.
•Provide inputs related to close protection for the mission’s budget proposal.
•Perform other duties, as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytical skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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.
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.
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.
Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority, Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member, Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills, Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines, Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytical skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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.
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.
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.
Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority, Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member, Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills, Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines, Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
Education
An advanced university degree in security management (such as Senior command or Staff qualification), or analysis of information, political/social, military science or international relations with focus on security management.
An advanced university degree in security management (such as Senior command or Staff qualification), or analysis of information, political/social, military science or international relations with focus on security management.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years progressive experience with military police or security management in a security organization is required.
At least five years' experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in conflict or post conflict environments with three years' experience and exposure at the international level is required.
Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required; past experience of providing close protection to one or more principal personnel; experience with static and mobile protection; experience in handling close protection command post operations; experience in applying close protection response techniques and conducting close protection training is desirable.
A minimum of five years progressive experience with military police or security management in a security organization is required.
At least five years' experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in conflict or post conflict environments with three years' experience and exposure at the international level is required.
Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required; past experience of providing close protection to one or more principal personnel; experience with static and mobile protection; experience in handling close protection command post operations; experience in applying close protection response techniques and conducting close protection training is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of 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.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of 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.
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.
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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.
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