Employer: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
Location: Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Posting Period: Until 24 March 2014
Org. Setting and Reporting
These
positions are located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Somalia (UNSOM). The Close Protection Officer at FS-5 level reports to
the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader), on all close protection
issues.
Responsibilities
Within delegated
authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security
Officer (CSO) the Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level will carry
out the following duties:
• Provides supervision to a close protection team to conduct close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
• Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment;
• Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official;
• Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or
deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and well
being of the Senior UN Officials;
• Ensures that
continued effectiveness of the close protection team remains in relation
to the changes of the local threat level;
• Conducts close protection operations;
• Accompanies the Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements;
• Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official;
• Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team;
• Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of
mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat
and political climate and assesses, plans, coordinates and executes
close protection operations;
• Conducts pre-deployment briefings
with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the
office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Officer
(Team Leader). Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on
duty;
• Deploys CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements;
• De-briefs CP Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion;
• Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security
training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep
abreast with current training methods;
• Maintains the qualification records and ensures that security officers are certified according with the UN standards;
• Contributes to supervise the performance of Close Protection Officers, Close Protection Drivers;
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment;
• Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed;
• Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in
drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical
specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
• Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements;
• Performs any other duties as required.Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Close Protection and Security Officers in the mission and other UN agencies
• Staff in the Office of the Senior UN Official
• Staff in the Mission Support
• Representatives of mission military and police components
• Project Managers and other project personnel
• Local security officials
• Security officials of other national and international organizations
Results Expected:
• Professionally competent close protection operations within the
mission, which meets the needs of Senior UN Official and the Close
Protection Officer (Team Leader).
• To provide the proper implementation of the SOPs in accordance with the UN standards in close protection
Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid
background of military, police or security specialization;
well-developed analytical skills; able to recognize and evaluate the
seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close
protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor
when encountered in security management and close protection operations;
Shows pride in work and in 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.• Planning& Organizing:
Develops clear
goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority
activities and assignments; 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.
• 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 in accordance with 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.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
Identifies the
key issues in complex situation of close protection operations; Gathers
relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and
negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of
action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed
will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes
tough decisions when necessary.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• A valid driver’s license is required
• UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is highly
desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field)
• Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable
• Recent (within two years) successful completion of an emergency
trauma bag certification or equivalent of an first aid certification is
desirable
• High standard of physical fitness is desirable
• Training in martial arts and/or specialised security practices is an asset.
Work Experience
•
A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent of
progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security
management is required.
• A minimum five years of progressively
responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or
international security organization is required.
• A minimum two
years of experience in close protection management at least at the level
of a close protection shift leader with a national, private or
international security organization is required.
• At least one year
experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or
a post conflict environment is required.
• Experience and
proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications,
surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required;
• Desirable
experience: close protection of one or more principals; static and
mobile protection; close protection command post operations; close
protection response techniques; conduct of close protection training.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations
language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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.
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