Employer: United Nations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Period: Until 25 May 2014
Special Notice
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Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and
to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to
move periodically to new functions and duty stations in their careers
in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The
Department of Safety and Security (DSS) is responsible for providing
leadership, operational support and oversight to the UN Security
Management System (UNSMS) to enable the safest and most efficient
conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System.
This post is located within the Training and Development Section of the
Field Support Service of DSS and reports to the Chief of the Training
and Development Section.
Responsibilities
Under
the supervision of the Mobile Training Team (MTT) leader, the Security
Training Officer (Medical) will participate as a member of MTT missions
to deliver Competency Based Learning (CBL) programmes to UN managers
with security responsibilities, security personnel and UN personnel,
system wide, with special emphasis on First Responder Training.
The following are some of the duties and responsibilities of the Security Training Officer (Medical):
- Deliver and implement medical response training CBL modules related
to crisis management/response, specifically for mass casualty planning
and medical evacuations, including lessons and courses as appropriate,
- Participate in reviewing and preparing dynamic CBL learning
programmes of instructions (POIs), including training in response to
emergency crisis situations; using current training material modules,
practical applications, guide books and CBL methodologies.
- Assess scheduled POIs to make sure that they are conducted in accordance with the annual DSS training schedule;
- Organize and coordinate all venues, logistics (record and maintain
the inventory for all medical training materials required for MTT run
courses, ensuring that all appropriate learning materials are available
to be utilized on all courses delivered) and administrative requirements
for the MTT,;
- Ensure that all Agencies, Funds, Programmes and
Organisations (AFPO) of the UN system participate as appropriate and
review certification procedures to ensure that the appropriate standards
for course completion are met.
- Prepare draft security training
reports for all learning programmes, in accordance with established
procedures, including appropriate recommendations to enhance CBL POIs;
- Provide advice, guidance and support to AFPO on matters relating to
security learning affecting UN personnel system wide; act as resource
person and participate as a facilitator for security training conducted
by AFPO;
- Participate in the development of coordinated
inter-agency security CBL strategies and policies for an efficient and
effective UN security learning programme.
- Develop and conduct learning needs assessments and identify areas for change or modification as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge in the field of security management policy and field security
procedures and techniques; ability to produce reports and papers on
security issues; an understanding of the UN Security Management System,
the DSS training strategy and a proven ability as a trainer. 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; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by
ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men
in all aspects of work.Planning and organising: 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.
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
audiences; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.
Education
Advanced university
degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Education, Law Enforcement,
Business, Security Management, Nursing, Medicine or related field. A
first-level university degree in combination with two additional years
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS), Emergency Medical Technician qualification or
equivalent certification in emergency medical training are desirable.
Adult learning qualifications desirable.
Work Experience
A
minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
the field of security management, preferably in a police or military
context, including three years of experience in preparing and conducting
competency based learning and adult learning is required. Adult
learning experience including the design and delivery of policy based
learning programmes is required. At least two years of formal experience
in developing and presenting medical training and Mass Casualty
response training is desirable. UN Agency, Fund, Programme or
Organization field security experience is desirable.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this post fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is
desirable.
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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