Employer: United Nations
Location: Jerusalem District, Israel
Posting Period: Until 16 April 2014
Job Description
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.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This
position is located in the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization – UNTSO. The Close Protection Officer at FS-4 level reports
to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or delegated authority,
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-4 level
will carry out the following duties:
•Conducts close protection operations for a Senior UN Official;
•Remains within the proximity of the Senior UN Official at all times and implements mitigating measures to preserve his/her security, safety and wellbeing;
•Remains vigilant and alert in case of threat to the Senior UN Official;
•Conducts close protection operations as outlined in the UN close protection policies and guidelines;
•Coordinates activities with relevant parties to include local
authorities and other appropriate security organizations as required;
•Conducts advance work and implement pre-established security arrangements;
•Contributes to pre-deployment briefings;
•Operates all close protection equipment to ensure equipment readiness;
•Assists in training session on close protection subjects to keep abreast with current tactics and techniques;
•Perform 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 tactics and techniques combined
with a solid background of military, police or security specialization;
able to recognize and appropriately react to threats; ability to
effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in 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.
•Communication: Speaks and
writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to
clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors
language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•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.
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 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.
•Security Certification Programme is an asset.
•Training in martial arts and/or specialised security practices is an asset.
Work Experience
•A
minimum of six years with high school diploma or equivalent of
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.
•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 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.
United Nations Considerations
The
United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United
Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the
requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the
requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the
highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its
human resources, including but not limited to respect for international
human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to
screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether
they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences
and/or violations of international human rights law and international
humanitarian law.
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