Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and based in Mogadishu. Under the overall oversight and leadership of the Principal Security Adviser of UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce in Somalia and the management of the Chief Security Officer, the incumbent will report to the Head of Fire Safety Unit/Deputy Chief Security Officers for Administration and Support.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Fire Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Assists the Head of Fire Safety Unit in the management of all aspects or supervision of the unit. • Maintains productive and efficient liaison and cooperation with authorities of host government fire, disaster relief and emergency services. • Ensures the effective management of a 24/7 Fire Service capable of controlling fire incidents, car accidents, HAZMAT spills and other emergency situations. • Assists in drafting and updating the Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan and to coordinate drills and training sessions. • Provides supervision and coordination as per the facility specific Fire Safety Plan. • Coordinates with mission’s facilities personnel, Fire Safety focal points of affiliated agencies and organization management on fire safety issues. • Conducts regular fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections; reports all shortcomings and makes recommendations aimed at the rectification of shortcomings and the elimination of potential hazards in order to meet applicable fire safety standards. • Conducts technical assessments/evaluations of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDAS). • Assists in drafting specifications for all equipment and devices, including FDAS and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA incl. filling compressors), fire extinguishers, hoses and nozzles, portable, immobile and fixed pumps, rescue equipment, etc. and provides for the maintenance of their continuous full state of readiness. • Assists in planning static installations and systems such as: FDAS, over standpipes, water supply, extinguishing systems, spill basins, construction components (partition), lightning protection, explosion proof installations, smoke extraction systems, public address systems, etc., and drafts corresponding concepts. • Maintains and supervises a functional Fire Warden System. • Engages in fire/emergency intervention in a supervisory position, as and when required and as set forth in the Fire Safety Plan. • Conducts appropriate fire safety training for unit’s personnel as part of the Fire Safety Plan. • Visit regional offices and support FSCO’s develop and update area-specific fire safety plan. • Conducts general fire safety training for all personnel. • Plans and supervises fire drill rehearsals at least twice a year. • Makes sure a competent certified entity conducts periodic inspection and maintenance of fire safety and fire suppression devices, systems and installations and maintains corresponding records. • Performs any other tasks as directed by the DCSO/CSO and the PSA.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police or security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment. 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. 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certificate from a fire college, fire brigade school or fire safety training center is required. Certification in technical fire protection, rescue operations, hazardous materials (basic), and use and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus is required. Relevant trainings and courses in Fire Safety are desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight years, with high school diploma, of progressively responsible experience in a public fire service; of which a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a fire safety supervisory position, to include a position of a fire safety supervisor or equivalent is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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

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.