Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). The Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level reports to the Close Protection Coordination Officer, on all close protection issues.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Security Coordination Officer (SCO) the Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level will carry out the following duties: • Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment; • Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official; • Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of the Senior UN Official; • Ensures that continued effectiveness of the close protection team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level; • Conducts Close Protection Operations; • Accompanies the Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements; • Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official; • Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the CP Team; • Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate and assesses plans, coordinates and executes close protection operations; • Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader). Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty; • Deploys CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements; • De-briefs CP Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion; • Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods; • Maintains the qualification records and ensures that security officers are certified according with the UN standards; • Contributes to supervise the performance of Close Protection Officers, Close Protection Drivers; • Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment; • Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed; • Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment. • Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements; • Performs 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 technique 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. • 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. • Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly iscusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate; • A valid driver’s license is required; • UNDSS Revised Close Protection Officer Certification (RCPOC) is required; • Recent (within two years) successful completion of an emergency trauma bag certification and IFAK or equivalent of a first aid certification is desirable; • High standard of physical fitness is desirable;

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight years with high school diploma or equivalent of progressively responsible 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. A minimum two 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 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. Close Protection of one or more principals; static and mobile protection; close protection command post operations; close protection response techniques is required. A minimum of two years Close Protection working experience in the Levant region 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.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 Nov 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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