Hiring Organization: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officers 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.
Job - Specific Qualification
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.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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 location: Central Africa Republic
Job Opening ID: 228052
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Category and Level : Field Service, FS-5
Deadline : Feb 23, 2024
Org. Setting and Reporting
These vacancies are located within the Security Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbents will be based in Bangui and will report to Head of the unit on all security related matters.
Job Opening ID: 228052
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Category and Level : Field Service, FS-5
Deadline : Feb 23, 2024
Org. Setting and Reporting
These vacancies are located within the Security Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbents will be based in Bangui and will report to Head of the unit on all security related matters.
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officers 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.
Job - Specific Qualification
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.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.
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