Employer: United Nations
Location: Kinshasa , DRC
Closing: 25 April 2015
Job Opening number: 15-SEC-MONUSCO-40708-F-KINSHASA (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
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.
Appointment is subject to availability of funds.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This
position is located in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the
Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Under the overall supervision of
the Chief Security Advisor (CSA), the Close Protection Officer, FS-5
reports to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) on all security operations
as assigned and further coordinate and supervise all protective services
and its operations.
Responsibilities
Within
limits of delegated authority, the Close Protection Officer, FS-5, will
act as team leader and will be responsible for the following duties:
• Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official (SUNO);
•
Ensures that security measures are in place at all time to deter or
deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and
well-being of the SUNO;
• Ensures that continued effectiveness of
the Close Protection (CP) team remains in relation to the changes of the
local threat level;
• Accompanies the SUNO during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements;
•
Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers
and coordinates with the staff in the office of the SUNO. Provides
guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty;
• Deploys CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
• Briefs the CSA / CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the team;
•
Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for
amendment where necessary; Contributes to the planning process of
protective services as necessary;
• Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
•
Inspects Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements
are maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
• Performs other duties as required.
WORK IMPLIES FREQUENT INTERACTION WITH THE FOLLOWING:
• Mission leadership and other United Nations Officials;
• Security personnel operating in the mission’s area of responsibility;
• Personnel from Military and Civilian Police Components of the field mission;
• Project Managers and other personnel;
• Host Government officials and local law enforcement personnel
Results Expected:
Effective
planning, implementation and coordination of a security system capable
to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the
safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United
Nations premises and assets.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Excellent
knowledge of close protection techniques 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.
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.
Technological Awareness :
Keeps
abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and
limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to
apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new
technology.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• A valid driver’s license is required
• UN DSS Close Protection Operators Certification (CPOC) is highly desirable.
Work Experience
• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required.
•
A minimum five years within the last eight years of progressively
responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or
international security organization is required.
• A minimum two
years within the last three 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 within the last two years’ experience in
close protection operations 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.
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 French is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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