Employer:United Nations
Location:Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Posting Period: To 14 January 2015
Job Opening number: 14-SEC-UNSOM-37757-F-MOGADISHU (M)
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
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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 Support Office for AMISOM
(UNSOA). The Close Protection Coordination Officer at FS-6 level reports
to the Chief Security Officer or equivalent on all close protection
coordination issues. The technical line of communication is maintained
with the UN Department of Safety and Security, Protection Coordination
Unit.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Within
delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief
Security Officer (CSO) the Close Protection Coordination Officer at the
FS-6 level will carry out the following duties:
• Advises the Chief Security Officer or equivalent on close protection operations of the mission;
• Responsible for developing the standard operating procedures and
security risk assessments within which the Close Protection Units will
deploy;
• Liaises and coordinates close protection operations with
Host Country, other mission components (military and police) and other
organizations, as necessary, to enable implementation of necessary
security arrangements for the security, safety and wellbeing of the
Senior UN Officials;
• Conducts security risk assessments and
monitor threats to the Senior UN Official in conjunction with the Chief
Security Adviser or equivalent, recommends mitigation measures and
implementation strategies;
• Coordinates close protection planning
in accordance with UN close protection policy, guidance and standard
operating procedures;
• Ensures that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards;
• Provides risk briefings to Senior UN Officials and security managers
on any close protection concerns for the official travels or daily
activities;
• Develops protocols on the security coordination
requirements for official travels of Senior UN Officials within the host
country or abroad, in conjunction with the Chief Security Adviser or
equivalent and host country authorities;
• Coordinates close
protection training and exercises to ensure that operational readiness
and competencies are maintained to UN standards;
• Accompanies the Senior UN Official during travel and/or coordinates all related security requirements as required;
• Assesses the performance of the Close Protection Unit;
• Supervises the Close Protection Detail Leaders / Team Leaders
• Provides direction and guidance to close protection units, as required;
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary;
• Maintains training records and ensure all personnel maintain mandatory physical and technical skills requirements.
• Maintains a training calendar/roster in coordination with the
Security Training Unit to ensure all personnel are given opportunity to
meet annual certification requirements;
• Develops and reviews
operational team rosters to ensure adequate training and rest time is
allotted in addition to operations. Ensures accurate reflection of work
hours by all unit personnel;
• Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment;
• Monitors Close Protection Unit equipment and ensures minimum
equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in
accordance with relevant policy
• Provides inputs related to close protection to the mission’s budget proposal;
• Performs other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Heads of Security and other security staff in Headquarters and field missions
• Close Protection and Security Officers in other UN agencies involved in peacekeeping and other field missions
• Directors/Chiefs of Mission Support
• Heads of military and UN 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 Chief
Security Officer.
Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid
background of military, police or security specialization;
well-developed analytic 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
• UNDSS Close Protection Supervisor Certification (CPSC) is highly
desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field).
• UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security
Certification Programme (SCP) or Close Protection Officers Course
(CPOC).
Work Experience
• A minimum of ten
years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational
certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of
progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security
management is required.
• A minimum five years of progressively
responsible experience in close protection within governmental special
services, military, police or security organizations (national or
international) is required.
• A minimum three years of experience in
close protection management at least at the level of a close protection
team leader within governmental special services, military, police or
security organizations (national or international) is required.
• At least one years of experience and exposure at the international level is required.
• At least one year of experience in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.
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 informal interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications
are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation
criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by
applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and
incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate
will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the
information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to
follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment
platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to
the At-a-Glance on “The Application Process” and the Instructional
Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on
“Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
How to Apply :http://is.gd/gSREbh
