UNMIL Security Officer Job Vacancy in Greenville, Liberia

Job Title: SECURITY OFFICER, FS5

Department/ Office: United Nations
Mission in Liberia

Duty Station: GREENVILLE

Posting Period: 19 November 2013-4
December 2013

Job Opening number: 13-SEC-UNMIL-31824-F-GREENVILLE
(M)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity,
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United
Nations Mission in Liberia under the overall supervision of the Chief Security
Advisor (CSA) UNMIL, and working through the Regional Security Officer (RSO),
Region 5 (Zwedru) and the Regional Security Coordinator (RSC). The Security
Officer will be responsible for providing security support and advice to the
Head of Field Office (HoFO), Area Security Coordinator (ASC) – if the Head of
Office is an ASC and all other UN staff in the Greenville Field Office.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority,
the Security Officer, FS-5, will be responsible for the following duties:

Assesses
prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and
advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on
security issues in the Greenville Field Office;
Serves
as a member of the Area Security Management Team, contributing to
implementation and evaluation of the security plan. Briefs and supports
the Area Security Coordinator as required;
Evaluates
air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation
exercises and recommends appropriate action;
Determines
accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour
Emergency Response System;
Assesses
the level of security risk for the area of operations;
Monitors,
conducts or coordinates security operations;
Maintains
continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN
or non-UN stake holders;
Briefs
the RSC/RSO/HoFO on the status, activity and requirements of the
Greenville security office;
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; monitors and evaluates office
physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations
and facilities; implements security arrangements;
Provides
advice and training to UN personnel on security matters, as assigned;
Identifies
the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
Investigates
security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or
eligible dependants;
Identifies
gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where
necessary;
Contributes
to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as
necessary;
Drafts
Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the
procurement of section security equipment;
Inspects
Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are
purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
Coordinates
issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as
appropriate;
Sets
up and manages a warden system according to policy;
Acts
as Duty Officer within the Security Section;
Performs
other duties as required.
Work
implies frequent interaction with the following:
Mission
leadership and other United Nations Officials;
Security
personnel operating in the mission’s area of responsibility;
Personnel
from Military and Civilian Police Components of the field mission;
Project
Managers and other personnel;
Host
Government officials and local law enforcement personnel.

RESULTS EXPECTED:

Effective
planning, implementation and coordination of a security system capable to
enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety,
security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations
premises and assets.

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.

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 where necessary;
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 technical or vocational certificate

Other:

UN DSS certification in any of the
following is an asset: Security Certification Program, Security Analysis
Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management.

Work Experience

A
minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in the
military, police or security management is required; of which
A
minimum two years of experience in security operations centres or similar
within a military, police or security organization is required; and
At
least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a
conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Local
knowledge of the security situation and environment in Liberia is highly
desirable.

Languages

Fluency
in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French,
(both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.
Knowledge
of another UN official language is an advantage

Assessment Method

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

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.

United Nations Considerations

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.

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply

https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=31824

Closing
Date: Wednesday, 04 December 2013