Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is based in the Security and Safety Section of the Registry of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Arusha branch. The officer will be reporting to the Chief of Security and Safety Section.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer – National Host Country Liaison will perform the following duties: • Provide security for the IRMCT mission by performing tasks such as prisoner escort and monitoring, court security controls, premise access controls, screening, surveillance, incident and emergency response, report writing, control center operations, key management, weapons handling, communication equipment management, alarm monitoring, and handling confidential information. This role typically oversees a team of 3 to 6 staff in these areas. • Act as duty shift coordinator of up to 3 – 6 Security Officers (Individual Contractors), overseeing building or court security operations. Continuously review and assess security measures to mitigate risks and take immediate action during emergencies. Provide recommendations for improving security policies and regulations based on operational assessments. • Deliver armed close protection for IRMCT VIPs during official missions and external VIPs and dignitaries visiting the IRMCT. • Liaise on IRMCT Security and Safety Section (SSS) requirements, with a focus on situational awareness, threat and vulnerability analysis, and the protection of IRMCT personnel, premises, and operations. This includes developing communication strategies with local populations and other key audiences to raise awareness of United Nations mandates and activities. • Maintain consistent and reliable information exchange with Host Country counterparts, strengthening the IRMCT SSS’s relationships with local security agencies, particularly in law enforcement and immigration departments. • Ensure accountability for all equipment assigned to the operational area, reporting any malfunctions, losses, or breakages in a timely manner. • Staff assigned to specialized roles, such as Training, Fire & Safety, Pass & ID and Security Host Country National Liaison will be responsible for their specific area of specialization at the G4 level.

Competencies

• Professionalism – The ideal candidate for this role should possess comprehensive institutional knowledge of governmental information policies and procedures, specifically within host government entities and diplomatic institutions. The position demands a proven ability to maintain reliable and consistent communication with key Host Country counterparts, particularly within the Police and Immigration departments as these are the primary institutions with which the IRMCT regularly engages. 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. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid driver’s license category B is desirable. Proof of firearms (pistol) qualification is desirable. Proof of completion of UNDSS Induction Certification Training and the latest UNDSS weapons certification is desirable. Current certification in control center operations (CCTV, 24-hour communications and alarm center) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of experience related to Police/Military/Immigration/Security is required. The minimum three (3) years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) year for candidates who possess a first level university degree or higher. Experience in liaison and coordination with the host country authorities on national or international level is required. Experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French or Swahili is desirable. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. The duration of the appointment for this position is for one (1) year period. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates. 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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.