Employer: UNDP
Location: Monrovia , Liberia
Deadline: 4 July 2019
BACKGROUND
This position is located in the Office of the Representative of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Liberia. Incumbent reports administratively to the Deputy Chief who is the supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Security Captain may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be performed by all Security Captains.)
Manages the security responsibilities under his/her command; issues assignment orders, including redeployments, in accordance with operational requirements.
Recommends and advises on matters concerning the organization and management of the activities of his/her assigned responsibilities.
Ensures that all posts are properly and effectively supervised.
Assures the availability of all relevant resources to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Supervises preparation of all incident and administrative reports, confirming their accuracy and ensuring their prompt dispatch through the chain of command.
Reviews security arrangements and staffing resources on a continuous basis and makes recommendations to the Deputy or the Chief of Office for improvements in the procedures or more effective deployment of staff.
Assumes command of emergency or heightened security situations until properly relieved. Performs all other related duties as required.
Ensures that first-line supervisors make frequent patrols to all static and mobile posts to observe work performance and to further brief officers on duty.
Receives reports of complaints, accidents and unusual incidents occurring in the area of command and personally conducts investigations of all serious accidents, crimes and property losses in the area of operations; reports all pertinent data for complete investigation by the Special Services Unit and/or Office of the Chief of Service.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Other Security personnel both in the United Nations and country Medical Service,
Senior officers and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and other UN specialized agencies.
Members of delegations, accredited personnel such as media and NGO representatives, visitors,representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants.
Other Requirements:
Must be mentally and physically fit. All duties are performed in uniform; however, at times the officer may be required to perform duties in civilian clothes. Duties may require long periods of standing. The officer is required to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses,
including vehicle operator licenses.
Results Expected:
Develops, implements, maintains and practices security and emergency plans and procedures; and ensures that these services are managed well. Ensures that staff, vehicles, equipment, documents and grounds within assigned area are well protected and that staff and visitors' inquiries are adequately addressed and persons seeking unauthorized entry to area are re-directed or detained. Ensures that security staff is well trained to perform their duties.
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism:
Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection management issues/problems. Ability to lead, motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of officers under command. Ability to provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignment of officers under command. Demonstrated decision-making capacity. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.
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.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Commitment to Continuous Learning:
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Managerial Competencies:
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.
Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Additional security or military training is required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT).
Experience:
6 years of experience in all areas of the security operation within the UN Security Service, including investigation, physical security, personal protection, strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction or related area.
Language:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other desirable skills:
Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation, knowledge of host country safety issues; experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset.
Driver’s license.
APPLY ONLINE
Location: Monrovia , Liberia
Deadline: 4 July 2019
BACKGROUND
This position is located in the Office of the Representative of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Liberia. Incumbent reports administratively to the Deputy Chief who is the supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the Security Captain may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be performed by all Security Captains.)
Manages the security responsibilities under his/her command; issues assignment orders, including redeployments, in accordance with operational requirements.
Recommends and advises on matters concerning the organization and management of the activities of his/her assigned responsibilities.
Ensures that all posts are properly and effectively supervised.
Assures the availability of all relevant resources to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Supervises preparation of all incident and administrative reports, confirming their accuracy and ensuring their prompt dispatch through the chain of command.
Reviews security arrangements and staffing resources on a continuous basis and makes recommendations to the Deputy or the Chief of Office for improvements in the procedures or more effective deployment of staff.
Assumes command of emergency or heightened security situations until properly relieved. Performs all other related duties as required.
Ensures that first-line supervisors make frequent patrols to all static and mobile posts to observe work performance and to further brief officers on duty.
Receives reports of complaints, accidents and unusual incidents occurring in the area of command and personally conducts investigations of all serious accidents, crimes and property losses in the area of operations; reports all pertinent data for complete investigation by the Special Services Unit and/or Office of the Chief of Service.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Other Security personnel both in the United Nations and country Medical Service,
Senior officers and technical staff in relevant Secretariat units and other UN specialized agencies.
Members of delegations, accredited personnel such as media and NGO representatives, visitors,representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, consultants.
Other Requirements:
Must be mentally and physically fit. All duties are performed in uniform; however, at times the officer may be required to perform duties in civilian clothes. Duties may require long periods of standing. The officer is required to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses,
including vehicle operator licenses.
Results Expected:
Develops, implements, maintains and practices security and emergency plans and procedures; and ensures that these services are managed well. Ensures that staff, vehicles, equipment, documents and grounds within assigned area are well protected and that staff and visitors' inquiries are adequately addressed and persons seeking unauthorized entry to area are re-directed or detained. Ensures that security staff is well trained to perform their duties.
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism:
Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection management issues/problems. Ability to lead, motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of officers under command. Ability to provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignment of officers under command. Demonstrated decision-making capacity. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.
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.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Commitment to Continuous Learning:
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Managerial Competencies:
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.
Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Additional security or military training is required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT).
Experience:
6 years of experience in all areas of the security operation within the UN Security Service, including investigation, physical security, personal protection, strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction or related area.
Language:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other desirable skills:
Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation, knowledge of host country safety issues; experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset.
Driver’s license.
APPLY ONLINE