Background

In 2004, a proposal for strengthening and unifying the United Nations security management system was presented to the 59th session of the General Assembly in Report A/59/365 of 11 October 2004. This resulted in the adoption of General Assembly Resolution (A/RES/59/276, XI, 7 - 23 December 2004) that created the Department of Safety and Security merging the security management component of the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator (UNSECOORD), the Security and Safety Services (SSS) and the civilian security component of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) into a single security management framework.

• Support and enable the effective conduct of United Nations activities by ensuring a coherent, effective and timely response to all security-related threats and other emergencies;
• Ensure effective risk mitigation through the establishment of a coordinated security threat and risk assessment mechanism within the framework of a common, system-wide methodology;
• Develop high-quality, best-practice security policies, standards and operational procedures across the United Nations system, including the appropriate degree of standardization;
• Support implementation and monitor compliance with those security policies, standards and operational procedures;
• Ensure the most cost-effective provision and employment of security personnel by taking advantage of economies of scale and through centrally directed recruitment, selection, training, deployment and career development.

UNDSS Somalia supports the UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes through security advice and guidance. Within the UNDSS Somalia Office, the training section aims at providing staff of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes with adequate skills and knowledge, enabling them to conduct their missions within Somalia in the safest possible way.

The mounting hostility and increasing number of violent attacks against humanitarian staff, premises and assets emphasize the need to further promote and deliver safety and security training for personnel carrying out vital peace, development and humanitarian missions in unstable and dangerous areas of the world.

Since January 2007, the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) and the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) have been contributing to making the staff of UN Agencies, Departments, Funds and Programmes as well as International Organizations, NGOs and Government Agencies better prepared to identify, face and respond to direct and indirect threats and incidents jeopardizing their lives and the ability to serve the targeted populations.

The Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environment (SSAFE) programme is the instrument through which over 14,000 UN and associated personnel (i.e. NGOs, International Organizations and Governments Agencies) in more than 16 countries have benefitted from a thorough safety and security training curriculum. It consists of a theoretical and practical training delivered by more than 400 certified SSAFE trainers. 

The modular structure and flexibility of the SSAFE training enables it to be easily customized and adapted to different working contexts and realities.

The objective of the SSAFE Somalia training is to assure the quality and effectiveness of the standard safety and security training curriculum capable to respond to the ever-changing perils and menaces affecting UN activities in this country.

The SSAFE Somalia training is mandatory for all UN staff before deploying in Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide the SSAFE participants and other UN personnel already deployed in Somalia, with theoretical and practical inputs with regard to Medical First responder Training.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) Training, the incumbent will assist in facilitating training on security related issues by performing the following duties:

Conduct theoretical lectures on Basic First Aid (BFA) activities during SSAFE trainings covering the following topics:

• Casualty General Assessment and Management;
• Basic Life Support;
• Shock and Bleeding Control;
• Transport, Fractures, and Immobilization;
• Mass Casualty Incidents and Triage.

Supervise practical Medical First Responder and Mass Casualty Incident exercises, and conduct debriefings during the SSAFE training.

Conduct theoretical lectures as well as organize and supervise practical trainings on the United Nations Emergency Trauma Bag – Security Team (ETB-ST).

• Organize and conduct Mass Casualty Incident trainings (both table-top and drills)

The incumbent will be monitored and evaluated during his/her theoretical presentations and practical scenario debriefings. In addition, the SSAFE students’ feedback will also be used to monitor and evaluate the incumbent.

• At least 240 participants trained on First Aid Responder Training based on the SSAFE Training Module for the year 2014 in Nairobi;
• Revised SSAFE medical training material and training manual in place;
• Revised and updated medical quick reference pocket book for UN Somalia staff in place;
• Standby emergency medical assistance provided during SSAFE training for the organized courses in the year 2014;
• Emergency medical first responders training (based on the ETB Training Module and baseline skills necessary to respond to a mass casualty incident) provided to at least 300 participants;
• Assistance provided as and when required to the DSS Security Advisers (SA), Field Security Coordination Officers (FSCO), key selected UN staff and qualified medical personnel in the use of ETB as approved by the chief of the DSS Medical Team;
• Assessment reports (material and HR) that includes recommendations on improvement (composition of emergency response team, emergency stocks, training, etc.) of UN Somalia current emergency response capacity presented as and when required.

Competencies

Integrity and professionalism:

• Demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment;
• High degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership;
• Willingness to accept wide responsibilities; and
• Ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality;
• Ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.

Accountability:

• Mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.

Commitment to continuous learning:

• Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise;
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

Planning and organizing:

• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work;
• Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines;and
• To handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

Teamwork and respect for diversity:

• Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Communication:

• Proven interpersonal skills;
• Good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely;
• Ability to make and defend recommendations;
• Ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest;
• Capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups.

Required Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Registered Nursing;
• B.T.L.S., A.T.L.S., and W.A.L.S certified.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in medical training in trauma life support and emergency care
• Minimum two years’ experience in training and development of training materials
• Additional training or experience in a broad range of related fields, such as paramedics including First Aid
• Previous UN medical system/international medical experience or military medical experience with priority in international tasks is highly desirable;
• Previous experience in developing emergency contingency plans;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) is desirable
• Preference for SSAFE trained.

Language requirements:

• Proficiency (level C) of English. 
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

Other Information:

The expert will be required to have a personal laptop computer.