Employer: United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh/ISIL
Security Officer, FS5 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening Number: 21-Security-UNS-SPM UNITAD-160715-J-Erbil (M)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The Security Officer reports to the Chief Security Officer through the Deputy Chief Security Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Location: Erbil , Iraq
Deadline: 12 August 2021Security Officer, FS5 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening Number: 21-Security-UNS-SPM UNITAD-160715-J-Erbil (M)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The Security Officer reports to the Chief Security Officer through the Deputy Chief Security Officer.
UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da'esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da'esh) in Iraq.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, will be responsible for the following duties:
•Assist the Chief/Deputy Chief Security Officer in the management of the administrative component and/or supervise Erbil Security Unit, as assigned.
•Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities.
•Draft and update security risk assessment, management processes and contingency plans for the security unit.
•Monitor prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UNITAD personnel, and eligible dependents on security issues.
•Serve as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan.
•Monitor air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises.
•Assist in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
•Contribute in security risk assessments for the area of operations.
•Liaise and exchange of security-related information with all components of the mission, other UN agencies and DSS in the area.
•Monitor, conduct and coordinates security operations.
•Maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders.
•Brief the Chief Security Officer or Deputy CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit.
•Ensure that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintain fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
•Assume responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; timely coordination with CSO/DCSO for implementation of security measures.
•Provide advice and conduct briefings and trainings to UNITAD personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned.
•Investigate security-related incidents involving UNITAD personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents.
•Contribute in identification of gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary.
•Assist in planning/security documentation of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary.
•Support and coordinate UNITAD field missions as required.
•Provides security support to Witness Protection and Support Unit and Field Investigation Unit when planning and conducting interviews.
•Prepare Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment.
•Monitor Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy.
•Coordinate issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate.
•Establish and manageseparate warden system for international and national UNITAD personnel as per the policy.
•Act as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed.
•Perform other duties as required.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, will be responsible for the following duties:
•Assist the Chief/Deputy Chief Security Officer in the management of the administrative component and/or supervise Erbil Security Unit, as assigned.
•Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities.
•Draft and update security risk assessment, management processes and contingency plans for the security unit.
•Monitor prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UNITAD personnel, and eligible dependents on security issues.
•Serve as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan.
•Monitor air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises.
•Assist in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
•Contribute in security risk assessments for the area of operations.
•Liaise and exchange of security-related information with all components of the mission, other UN agencies and DSS in the area.
•Monitor, conduct and coordinates security operations.
•Maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders.
•Brief the Chief Security Officer or Deputy CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit.
•Ensure that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintain fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
•Assume responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; timely coordination with CSO/DCSO for implementation of security measures.
•Provide advice and conduct briefings and trainings to UNITAD personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned.
•Investigate security-related incidents involving UNITAD personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents.
•Contribute in identification of gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary.
•Assist in planning/security documentation of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary.
•Support and coordinate UNITAD field missions as required.
•Provides security support to Witness Protection and Support Unit and Field Investigation Unit when planning and conducting interviews.
•Prepare Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment.
•Monitor Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy.
•Coordinate issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate.
•Establish and manageseparate warden system for international and national UNITAD personnel as per the policy.
•Act as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed.
•Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - 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. 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.
Planning and 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.
Professionalism - 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. 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.
Planning and 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.
Education
High School diploma or an equivalent diploma is required. Firearms Training Officer certification is required.
High School diploma or an equivalent diploma is required. Firearms Training Officer certification is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required, including at least two years experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment.
Experience in the area of witness protection in international tribunals or international investigations is required.
Training experience in the UNSMS and UNDSS TOT course are required.
Fire and Safety working experience is desirable.
Close Protection experience is desirable.
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required, including at least two years experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment.
Experience in the area of witness protection in international tribunals or international investigations is required.
Training experience in the UNSMS and UNDSS TOT course are required.
Fire and Safety working experience is desirable.
Close Protection experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
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. 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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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.
• This position is temporarily available. 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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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.