Location:Mogadishu, Somalia
Grade: P-4
Closing date: Friday, 5 June 2015
This position is located at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).This position provides security support to the UN Integrated Electoral Support Group (IESG) team. The IESG consists of staff employed by both the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and UNDP-Somalia. The Electoral Field Security Officer will report to the Chief Electoral Adviser for all matters relating to the UN Security
Management System as applied to UN personnel. He or she will also report to the Chief Operations Adviser and Chief Electoral Adviser for security support and advice regarding the establishment of the National Independent Election Commission (NIEC) and electoral security matters.
The incumbent will also have technical reporting responsibilities to both the UNSOM's Chief Security Officer and the UNDP's Senior Field Security Adviser.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Electoral Field Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Programming
- Provide security policy guidance and security management support to the IESG to enable effective planning and implementation of electoral support to the NIEC within the framework of UN security policies and procedures.
- Advise on security aspects of election preparations including the design and implementation of UN Electoral Support.
- Undertake continuous election security risk assessments and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that specific electoral requirements are considered during the development of risk assessments and security plans undertaken by UNSOM.
- Ensure the completion of security templates (SRA, QSRA, Facility Safety and Security Surveys, Mission Concept of Operations) in a timely manner for all premises where UN electoral assistance activities take place.
- Maintain continuous knowledge of prevailing political and security conditions within Somalia that may have a direct effect or indirectly impact on the delivery of UN electoral support in Somalia.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the Chief Electoral Adviser, the Deputy Chief Electoral Adviser, the Chief Operations Adviser, and to the UNDP/UNSOM/UNSOA senior security staff on security incidents affecting the staff and operations. Advise on mitigating measures to enable continuous implementation of electoral support.
- Develop effective partnerships with UNSOM/UNSOA security unit, UNDP security unit, UNDSS and the security teams of other UN entities to ensure information sharing.
- Manage the development and implementation of the Security Plan for UN electoral support;
- Participate in the development and implementation Business Continuity/Emergency Contingency Plan as it applies to electoral support;
- Ensure electoral support compliance with the relevant MOSS.
- Ensure that the IESG security unit is adequately staffed by competent and proficient personnel with the appropriate skills and expertise required to enable 'to ensure all UN electoral staff is provided with adequate security coverage based on UN guidelines/policy' and electoral support goals and objectives;
- Manage, supervise and execute the work programmes for the security unit, coordinating and preparing inputs, determining priorities and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery;
- Manage the performance of the private contractors, suppliers and consultants providing security services and support to the Elections project.
- National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) Security Support
- Assist the NIEC, relevant national counterparts and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in the design of an election security strategy, election field security plan for each component of the electoral process as well as assist in contingency planning.
- Liaise with actors providing electoral security including AMISOM, Somali National Army (SNA), Somali Police Force (SPF) and other national institutions as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain productive partnerships with national counterparts and other stakeholders in the electoral process.
Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter,; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing; shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.
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 the 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.
Planning and 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 efficientl
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, law, public administration, or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in security planning, coordinating security arrangements, undertaking security risk assessments and related areas in at least three countries, including developing countries and high risk security contexts.
- Prior experience in supervising, implementing, supporting or advising on electoral security, within a UN context, is desirable.
- Previous experience of managing teams of different backgrounds is desirable.
Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an information interview.
United Nations Considerations
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.
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.
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' hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.Apply Online
