Security Officer , Colombia

Employer:: United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia
Location: : Pasto , Colombia
Posting Period: 11 October 2019 - 25 October 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Security-UNVMC-123559-F-Pasto (M)

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in various duty stations of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (Villavicencio, Cucuta and Pasto). Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor/ Officer (CSA/CSO), the Security Officer will report to the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO).

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties:
-Assists the FSCO in the security operations management in his/her AOR;
-Serves as a member and assists the FSCO in organizing the Area Security Management Team (ASMT) meetings;?Assists, develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for his/her AOR;?Assesses prevailing local security conditions,identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on security issues;
-Serves as a member of the local Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;?Evaluates air, land and/or sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action in his/her AOR;
-Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System within his/her AOR in coordination with the Security Operations Centre ( SOC);
-Contributes and develops the Security Risk Management, in coordination with the Analysis and Security Risk Management Unit ( ASRMU) for the area of operations;?Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations in his/her AOR;
-Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
-Briefs the CSA/CSO or Deputy CSA/CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
-Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on
the premises; Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as
necessary;
-Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities;
-Supervises the Security Guards;
-Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
-Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;?Identifies the training needs of security and mission's staff;
-Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
-Inspects Security equipment and recommends minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
-Insures that Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) are fully implemented and conducts regular security compliance inspections within his/her AOR;
-Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization;
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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.

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

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

Managerial Competencies:

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-Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion
-Manages in a deliberate and predictable way
-Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda
-Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients
-Gives proper credit to others
-Follows through on agreed upon actions
-Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately

Education

A High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required. UN DSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation.

Work Experience

A min. of eight (8) yrs progressively responsible exp with HS diploma In the military, police or security mgt is required; of which a minimum two (2) yrs of exp. in security ops centres or similar within a military, police or security organization is required; and at least one (1) yr international exp and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required. Desirable exp: security planning, security operations, security risk assess., standard op. procedures, physical security, coordination with local law authorities, emergency comm., crisis management, hostage incident mgmnt, security admin, security logistics in a post-conflict environment, security staffing in post-conflict and multicultural environment. Other: UN DSS certification is an asset: SCP, SAPP, HIM and Sec. Investigations.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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.


IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to implement the United Nations System-wide Gender Parity Strategy, for this job opening preference will be given to equally qualified female candidates.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General´s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. #United_for_Gender_Parity

Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia.:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8SCkVjg-e3073SwTDG1VQf1oLTWfUQ4

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.

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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.

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