Hiring Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in DR Congo
Job Location: DR Congo
Base Salary: between 56,550 USD and 73,672 USD
Security Officer , FS4
Closing Date: 8 September 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Security-MONUSCO-182935-F-Goma (M)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Mission for Stabilization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) duty station Goma. Under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Advisor (PSA), the Security Officer, FS-4, reports to the Security Coordination Officer, or the Unit Supervisor on all security operations.
Base Salary: between 56,550 USD and 73,672 USD
Security Officer , FS4
Closing Date: 8 September 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Security-MONUSCO-182935-F-Goma (M)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Mission for Stabilization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) duty station Goma. Under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Advisor (PSA), the Security Officer, FS-4, reports to the Security Coordination Officer, or the Unit Supervisor on all security operations.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-4, may be responsible for the following duties:
• Assists the PSA/DPSA/SA/Security Coordination Officers in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned;
• Drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit;
• Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
• Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
• Assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations;• Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
• Assists senior Officers in briefing to the PSA/DPSA/SA/Security Coordination Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
• Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
• Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
•; 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;
• Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
• Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
• Monitors Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
• Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed
• Assist the Security Training Unit in delivery of training within the security section and to non-security personnel.
• Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted for Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Identifies training gaps within the security section and advises on areas for change or modification as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-4, may be responsible for the following duties:
• Assists the PSA/DPSA/SA/Security Coordination Officers in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned;
• Drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit;
• Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
• Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
• Assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations;• Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
• Assists senior Officers in briefing to the PSA/DPSA/SA/Security Coordination Officer on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
• Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
• Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
•; 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;
• Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary;
• Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
• Monitors Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
• Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed
• Assist the Security Training Unit in delivery of training within the security section and to non-security personnel.
• Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted for Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Identifies training gaps within the security section and advises on areas for change or modification as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with a background in military, the police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding, and ability to manage security challenges in the post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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 by a 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;
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with a background in military, the police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding, and ability to manage security challenges in the post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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 by a 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;
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
Certification as a trainer in Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environments (SSAFE), Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or in any Personal Safety Awareness Training is desirable.
Certification in any of the following is desirable: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice, and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation, Emergency Trauma Bag certification.
A learning and development trainer or safety and security trainer certification training is desirable.
Certification as a trainer in Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environments (SSAFE), Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or in any Personal Safety Awareness Training is desirable.
Certification in any of the following is desirable: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis Practice, and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers Course, Security Investigation, Emergency Trauma Bag certification.
A learning and development trainer or safety and security trainer certification training is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years with high school diploma of progressively experience in the military, police or security management is required.
Experience in security operations centers or similar within a military, police, or security organization is required.
Experience in security training, security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, coordination with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, emergency communication systems, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, or security logistics is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations Common System (UN peacekeeping political missions, or UN agencies, Funds, and Programmes) or a comparable international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.
A minimum of six years with high school diploma of progressively experience in the military, police or security management is required.
Experience in security operations centers or similar within a military, police, or security organization is required.
Experience in security training, security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, physical security, coordination with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, emergency communication systems, crisis management, hostage incident management, security administration, or security logistics is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations Common System (UN peacekeeping political missions, or UN agencies, Funds, and Programmes) or a comparable international organization or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required.
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 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 and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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.
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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 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 and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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.
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