Employer: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Location: Afghanistan , Gardez
Deadline: 12 June 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Security-UNAMA-118073-J-Gardez (M)
This position is located in the Security Section of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) duty station in Gardez. Under the overall direction and supervision of the Principal
Security Adviser UNDSS Afghanistan and the management of the DPSA/CSO, the Security Coordination Officer (P3) will report directly to the Chief of Operations through the FSCO Gardez.
Deadline: 12 June 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Security-UNAMA-118073-J-Gardez (M)
This position is located in the Security Section of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) duty station in Gardez. Under the overall direction and supervision of the Principal
Security Adviser UNDSS Afghanistan and the management of the DPSA/CSO, the Security Coordination Officer (P3) will report directly to the Chief of Operations through the FSCO Gardez.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer reports directly to the Chief of Operations through the FSCO Gardez and will be responsible for the following duties:
•Develops and implements Security Standard Operating (SSOP) Procedures applicable to his/her unit operation and participates in the development of the Country Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations;
•Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area; Monitors accessible areas; Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary.
Develop necessary policies to facilitate security operations activities and coordinate crisis response with the Crisis Coordination Center (CCC) and Regional Operational Centers / Radio Rooms.
•Assists the Chief of Operations in the management of the CCC , prepares inputs for the work programme of the unit, determines priorities and allocates resources, monitors performance, determines security resource requirements in other field offices.
•Prepares, develops, updates, and implements functioning security and contingency plans;
•Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area;
•Establishes productive lines of communication and meets regularly with Security Cell, security focal points from Embassies and International Organizations, Host Government authorities, as well as Military and Civilian Police components to plan and review information and security related matters;
•Provides training and advice to his/her unit's personnel on security matters;
•Maintains awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifies potential threats and advises UN personnel to follow appropriate preventive steps; • When required, assists the Crisis Management Team, ensures crisis preparedness and coordinates emergency and crisis response in a timely manner;
•Monitors air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; Assesses evacuation resources availability and submits requests to cover the needs;
•Assist in the monitoring and plotting of accessible areas, maintain tracking systems, establishes and coordinates an efficient 24-hour Emergency Response System (ERS); • Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for revisions where necessary.
•Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations; Coordinates implementation of security arrangements in coordination with the Premises Security & guard force management unit, as recommended by the security risk assessments;
•Contributes to the review of all Security Risk Assessments and ensures that the implementation of recommended mitigating measures are fully complied in coordination with the relevant Units.
•When required, performs as Operations Officer in the Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC) and deployed as surge officer to field offices when required.
•Obtains, studies and implements all security policies promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), HLCM and CEB.
Drafts Statements of Requirements and provides technical specifications for the procurement of specific security equipment;
•Oversee the active functioning of the UNSMS warden system in accordance with policy in coordination with the respective FSA of the UNSMS Organizations.
Oversee the development and review of all Area Security Risk Management measures, Area Security Plan, Area Emergency drills in coordination with the respective FSCOs in the field. • Performs any other duties as directed by the PSA, DPSA, DPSA (Ops) and CSIOC or delegated authority.
RESULTS EXPECTED:
Effective planning, implementation and coordination of a security system, capable to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer reports directly to the Chief of Operations through the FSCO Gardez and will be responsible for the following duties:
•Develops and implements Security Standard Operating (SSOP) Procedures applicable to his/her unit operation and participates in the development of the Country Security Plans to preserve the safety and security of all UN personnel, assets and operations;
•Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area; Monitors accessible areas; Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment where necessary.
Develop necessary policies to facilitate security operations activities and coordinate crisis response with the Crisis Coordination Center (CCC) and Regional Operational Centers / Radio Rooms.
•Assists the Chief of Operations in the management of the CCC , prepares inputs for the work programme of the unit, determines priorities and allocates resources, monitors performance, determines security resource requirements in other field offices.
•Prepares, develops, updates, and implements functioning security and contingency plans;
•Contributes to security risk assessments within the mission area;
•Establishes productive lines of communication and meets regularly with Security Cell, security focal points from Embassies and International Organizations, Host Government authorities, as well as Military and Civilian Police components to plan and review information and security related matters;
•Provides training and advice to his/her unit's personnel on security matters;
•Maintains awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifies potential threats and advises UN personnel to follow appropriate preventive steps; • When required, assists the Crisis Management Team, ensures crisis preparedness and coordinates emergency and crisis response in a timely manner;
•Monitors air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; Assesses evacuation resources availability and submits requests to cover the needs;
•Assist in the monitoring and plotting of accessible areas, maintain tracking systems, establishes and coordinates an efficient 24-hour Emergency Response System (ERS); • Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for revisions where necessary.
•Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations; Coordinates implementation of security arrangements in coordination with the Premises Security & guard force management unit, as recommended by the security risk assessments;
•Contributes to the review of all Security Risk Assessments and ensures that the implementation of recommended mitigating measures are fully complied in coordination with the relevant Units.
•When required, performs as Operations Officer in the Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC) and deployed as surge officer to field offices when required.
•Obtains, studies and implements all security policies promulgated by the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), HLCM and CEB.
Drafts Statements of Requirements and provides technical specifications for the procurement of specific security equipment;
•Oversee the active functioning of the UNSMS warden system in accordance with policy in coordination with the respective FSA of the UNSMS Organizations.
Oversee the development and review of all Area Security Risk Management measures, Area Security Plan, Area Emergency drills in coordination with the respective FSCOs in the field. • Performs any other duties as directed by the PSA, DPSA, DPSA (Ops) and CSIOC or delegated authority.
RESULTS EXPECTED:
Effective planning, implementation and coordination of a security system, capable to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets.
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 & 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 & 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;
•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).
Completion of the UNDSS Security Certification Program (SCP) successfully is highly desirable.
•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;
•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).
Completion of the UNDSS Security Certification Program (SCP) successfully is highly desirable.
Work Experience
•A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required.
•At least three years of progressively experience in security operations; within a military, police or security organization is required; and • At least two years of experience Management experience in the public, private or corporate sector is required. Managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment is required; • At least one-year experience and exposure at the 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 high risk, conflict or post-conflict environment and multicultural environment.Languages
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.
•A minimum of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required.
•At least three years of progressively experience in security operations; within a military, police or security organization is required; and • At least two years of experience Management experience in the public, private or corporate sector is required. Managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment is required; • At least one-year experience and exposure at the 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 high risk, conflict or post-conflict environment and multicultural environment.Languages
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.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2019 with no expectation of renewal of contract. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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 position is temporarily available until 31 December 2019 with no expectation of renewal of contract. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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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