Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) of Safety and Security Section, located in Juba, classified as an “E” hardship duty station and a non-family duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Advisor (PSA), the Security Officer FS-5 reports to the Field Security Coordination Officer / Area Security Adviser/ Chief of the Operations on all security operations and related matters.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties:
• Assists the Area Security Adviser/ Chief of Operations in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of Security Operation Standard Procedures.
• Draft and review Security Plan, contingency plan, and other documents such as Security Risk Managements and Danger pay as required.
• Assesses the prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues.
• Undertakes research on specific threat factors, support activities of the Crisis Management Team in response to specific security incidents.
• Conducts trend analysis, gathers comprehensive information on all factors of insecurity and assesses the relevance and validity of security information and the reliability of information resources.
• Drafts reports on analyses of security incidents affecting United Nations system personnel, assets and operations.
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, Area Security Meeting/ Security Management meeting and delivers briefing contributing to the implementation and evaluation of the security situation.
• Evaluates air, land, and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action.
• Undertakes security field missions to determine accessible areas, support UN personnel, maintains tracking systems, and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders.
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary; Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management as required, monitors, and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements as required.
• Coordinates with air aviation to ensure security of UN personnel and assets at Movcon terminal when required.
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned.
• Conducts Investigations of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents.
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendments where necessary.
• Coordinates access control, issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate.
• Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise security units; 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.

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

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 efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight (08) years with a high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or international security management origination is required.

At least one (01) year of experience and exposure at international level and in conflict or a post conflict environment is required.

Experience in security operations, security risk assessment, physical security and standard operating procedures in conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

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.

Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.