Dec 15, 2023

Security Officer - Central Africa Republic

Hiring organization:  United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the CAR
Job location: Bria - Central Africa Republic
Job Opening ID: 223898
Deadline : Dec 20, 2023

Org. Setting and Reporting
This vacancy is located within the Security Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbent will be based in Bria and will report to Head of the unit on all security related matters.

Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties: -Assists the CSA/SA/Security Coordination Officers in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed; -Develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for a security unit; -Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising 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; -Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; -Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System; -Assesses the level of security risk 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; -Briefs the CSA/SA/Security Coordination Officer 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; -Assumes responsibility for guard force management; 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; -Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents; -Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary; -Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; -Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment; -Inspects Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy; -Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate; -Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy; -Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section; -Performs other duties as required.

Competencies
Education
High school diploma or equivalent 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. 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 is required.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and French is required.