Employer: United Nations Mission Integrated Office in Haiti
Location: Haiti , Port Au Prince
Deadline: 13 September 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Security-BINUH-140527-F-Port-au-Prince (A)
Security Officer FS5
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance in Haiti; including the rule of law, preserving and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights.
This position is located in the Security Section, BINUH. The incumbent will be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and will report to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) on all security operational and administrative aspect of BINUH.
Location: Haiti , Port Au Prince
Deadline: 13 September 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Security-BINUH-140527-F-Port-au-Prince (A)
Security Officer FS5
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance in Haiti; including the rule of law, preserving and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights.
This position is located in the Security Section, BINUH. The incumbent will be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and will report to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) on all security operational and administrative aspect of BINUH.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic and may vary depending in of the Unit or Team the Security Officer is assigned:
•Assists the Chief Security Officer in the office management procedures and/or supervise a Security Unit, as needed;
•Assists to monitor, conduct and coordination of security operations and planning activities.
•Be responsible for the overall management of the 24/7 UN Operations Centre and coordinate a 24-hour Emergency Response System; Develop necessary plan to support the UN emergency preparedness and disaster response management activities.
•Assists in timely development and review of Security Plans and components including contingency and crisis response plans, SOP’s, emergency communications, warden systems, and staff lists, as per requirements of UNSMS security policies and procedures;
Contributes to the development, review, and implementation of Country Security Risk Management (SRM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM) ;
•Maintain updated staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants;
•Maintain operational warden systems for both international and national staff;
Assists in the management of Fire prevention and fighting system of the UN premises.
•Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
•Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
•Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
•Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
•Provides advice and training to UN personnel on security matters, as assigned;
•Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
•Assists in the security recruitment, budget preparation and overall administration management of the Security Section.
•Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
•Ensure that an efficient filing, storage, retrieval and secure system for documents is maintained electronically and with a manual backup;
•Performs other duties as required.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic and may vary depending in of the Unit or Team the Security Officer is assigned:
•Assists the Chief Security Officer in the office management procedures and/or supervise a Security Unit, as needed;
•Assists to monitor, conduct and coordination of security operations and planning activities.
•Be responsible for the overall management of the 24/7 UN Operations Centre and coordinate a 24-hour Emergency Response System; Develop necessary plan to support the UN emergency preparedness and disaster response management activities.
•Assists in timely development and review of Security Plans and components including contingency and crisis response plans, SOP’s, emergency communications, warden systems, and staff lists, as per requirements of UNSMS security policies and procedures;
Contributes to the development, review, and implementation of Country Security Risk Management (SRM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM) ;
•Maintain updated staff lists, including details of visiting missions and consultants;
•Maintain operational warden systems for both international and national staff;
Assists in the management of Fire prevention and fighting system of the UN premises.
•Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
•Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
•Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
•Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
•Provides advice and training to UN personnel on security matters, as assigned;
•Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
•Assists in the security recruitment, budget preparation and overall administration management of the Security Section.
•Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
•Ensure that an efficient filing, storage, retrieval and secure system for documents is maintained electronically and with a manual backup;
•Performs other duties as required.
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 diverse security units; Shows pride in work and 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.
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.
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 diverse security units; Shows pride in work and 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.
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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.
UN DSS certification in any of the following is desirable: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management and Close Protection Officers Course.
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.
UN DSS certification in any of the following is desirable: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management and Close Protection Officers Course.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which a minimum two years of experience in security operations centres or similar within a military, police or security organization is required
At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Experience in security planning, security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, personal protection service
Experience in emergency communication system, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, security logistics in a post-conflict environment, security staffing in post-conflict and multicultural environment is desirable.
Experience in coordinating with local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required; of which a minimum two years of experience in security operations centres or similar within a military, police or security organization is required
At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Experience in security planning, security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, personal protection service
Experience in emergency communication system, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, security logistics in a post-conflict environment, security staffing in post-conflict and multicultural environment is desirable.
Experience in coordinating with local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required and knowledge of French is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required and knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an 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 will 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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
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 "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 will 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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
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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