Jobs - 45462- Field Security Coordination Officer (United Natio

Field Security Coordination Officer (United Nations Department of Safety and Security)

Location :

Multiple locations

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-May-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the security programmes and activities of the United Nations System.

This position is for rostering purposes to fill vacancies as and when they arise at field duty stations. The selection process will be managed by UNDSS and may include a variety of assessment methods. As UNDP administers UNDSS staff serving in field locations, the resulting appointments will be offered under UNDP conditions of service. UNDSS does not apply the rank-in-post policy. Therefore, offers of appointment may be made at the P-2 or P-3 level, depending on the availability of posts and the qualifications of the selected candidate, including the contractual status of those candidates who are already in service in the GS, FS and S categories. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions and other duty stations in their careers, as per established rules and procedures. UNDSS has a mandatory mobility policy; internationally-recruited staff are expected to change duty station every three to four years. The rotation programme is managed centrally by UNDSS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA)/Security Adviser (SA), the Field Security Coordination Officer is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of security and emergency communication at his/her duty station, including to:

Prepare, maintain and implement the country security plan; appoint Wardens, Area Coordinators and their Deputies to ensure they are carrying out their functions; serve as supporting member of the Security Management Team, act as recorder and prepare minutes; prepare country-specific security plans with concentration points, safe havens, and viable evacuation routes; maintain up-to-date lists of all staff and dependants; prepare specific plans for national staff;
Perform general operational security functions, such as to establish and maintain the internal security travel clearance programme; monitor movements of UN staff members; respond on a 24-hour basis whenever a security-related incident affects UN staff; oversee investigations into incidents involving UN staff; assist the Designated Official/CSA/SA in cases of arrest or detention, obtain access to detained staff; prepare the security budget;
Carry out assessments of local security conditions throughout the country, including to collect, interpret and analyse security information to assess major security trends; advise staff of prevailing trends; ensure liaison with local authorities; prepare incident reports and quarterly incident reports;
Establish and maintain operational emergency communications systems, including to manage all aspects related to UN security communication, their installation, utilization, operation and repairs; monitor the utilization of communication networks; assign and maintain accountability of equipment; conduct weekly radio checks; ensure that sub-offices are in permanent contact with the capital;
Maintain effective office and residential security programmes, including to develop, update and implement the security plan for each UN office; formulate the fire evacuation plan; ensure access control systems are in place; manage local funds; ensure all residences are surveyed for appropriate security measures; assess and recommend appropriate residential security measures;
Implement security training for all staff/dependants, to ensure that they receive appropriate security briefings; conduct periodic security training for all staff; train drivers and the guard force; carry out other ad-hoc assignments as determined by UNDSS.

Competencies

Core Values:

Integrity;
Professionalism;
Respect for Diversity.

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism:

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement security operations in the field;
Ability to expeditiously learn, understand and implement a wide range of United Nations security management policies and procedures;
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Motivated by professional rather than personal concern; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
Listens to others and correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify, exhibits interest in having two-way communication and tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Risk, Disaster or Emergency Management, Social/Political Science, Military Science, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Law or related area;
A first-level university degree or an equivalent multi-year formal education from a military or police academy, Junior Command or Staff College, in combination with additional years qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in security or risk management, gained from public or private service, in such areas as national security, military or police service, or in a corporate environment, together with substantial leadership or command experience;
If holding only a first-level university degree or equivalent formal security training, a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in security or risk management, gained from public or private service, in such areas as national security, military or police service, or in a corporate environment, together with substantial leadership or command experience;
International experience, or experience in UN peacekeeping, or in the UN security management system, is desirable.

Language Requirements:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required;
Fluency in written and spoken French, Arabic or Spanish is desirable.