Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: South Sudan
Deadline:08/12/2019
Full-time/part-time:Full-time
Employment type:Temporary
Positions:6
Duties and responsibilities
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) works with the people of South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace. The Mission is committed to helping build durable peace in South Sudan. It does this by working as an impartial partner at a national and sub-national level with political, religious, traditional and community leaders as well as at grassroots with communities and individuals across the country. The priorities are to advance reconciliation efforts, to strengthen conflict resolution mechanisms and build national cohesion as well as to engage in regional and
international peace initiatives.
The operational prison security officers will be based at field locations within the Republic of South Sudan where holding facilities operate within UNMISS Protection of Civilians sites. Under the direction of the head of the Corrections component or his/her delegate, the officers will carry out operational security functions in accordance with international standards and established operating policies and procedures. The officers will deal directly with detainees during their service. Within limits of delegated authority, the operational prison security officers will be responsible for the following duties on a 24/7 rotational shift work basis.
Responsibilities:
Conduct regular interior and exterior searches of the holding facility to ensure its safety and security.
Conduct regular searches of detainees, their personal belongings and living.
Conduct counts of detainees as per the standard operating procedures and report numbers to the holding facility Commander for recording.
Escort detainees to medical appointments, visits and other authorized locations.
Undertake admission and release of detainees from the holding facilities.
Implement regular foot patrol of the perimeter fence looking for any infrastructural and environmental abnormalities.
Engage proactively with detainees to collect information on risks to the facility safety and security.
Provide a security presence while detainees meet with visitors and other approved personnel.
Provide inputs in the development of standard operating procedures, policy and guidance material.
Participate in the drafting of contingency plans in collaboration with the holding facility Commander, other mission components and interested parties.
Assist in the development of project proposals to strengthen the security integrity of the holding facilities.
Coordinate operational security activities of the facility with UNPOL and other mission components.
Maintain written record of daily activities at the holding facilities; submit written incident and other reports as requested by the head of the Corrections component.
Perform other functions as requested by the head of the Corrections component and consistent with the mission mandate.
In addition to the duties above, operational prison security officers will be first responders to security incidents inside the UNMISS holding facilities and may be required to use minimal physical force necessary to maintain order, stop aggressive behaviour and protect life. The officers will adhere to the principles of humane treatment of detained persons, according to international standards, standard operating procedures and other operational guidance in the daily operational activities of the holding facilities.
Qualifications
University College of Norwegian Correctional Service Training (2 years)
At least 5 years of work experience within civilian prison on operational security issues. Current or recent (within the last two years) experience working on prison security issues at an operational level required. Experience as member of an emergency response team within a prison is highly desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Strong physical condition and ability to work long shifts, including night shifts.
Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required.
Officers must be computer literate.
Personal qualities
Professionalism – Demonstrated in-depth understanding of prison security issues, in particular with regard to operational security procedures. Knowledge of relevant international human rights standards. Knowledge of non-lethal use of force techniques and dynamic security. Possess ability to respond rapidly to potential threats within prison facilities. Capacity to adopt a strategic approach to the development of a prison security system. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Capacity to conduct assessment of prison security environment.
Teamwork – Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanour; values the contributions of others.
Accountability – Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals.
Communication – Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare comprehensive reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying necessary information, making and defending recommendations; well-developed negotiation and consultation skills.
Practical information:
Norwegians nationals only
One year contract, with a possibility to extend up to two years
Applicants must be available to deploy to South Sudan in either March/April or August/September 2020
Applicants will keep their salary level from national service. NORCAP will also cover relevant allowances. More information on the compensation package will be communicated in the interview or upon request.
In line with UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, NORDEM will encourage female applicants.
Protection is at the heart of the work NORCAP does; candidates selected for interview can expect for this aspect of their profile to be explored in some detail
Application procedures and CV registration:
Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport
Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location
NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates
POCs
Rachel Atkinson
Recruitment and Development Advisor
Email: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
Anne Sofie Molandsveen
NORDEM Advisor
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com