Chief of Unit - Strategic Partnerships and Policy Unit

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Org. Setting and Reporting The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

This post is located within the Department of Safety and Security, Office of the Under-Secretary-General and operationally works in the Strategic Partnerships and Policy Unit (SPPU) within the Division of Partnerships and Specialized Support (DPSS). The Chief of SPPU reports directly to the Director of DPSS and works closely with the Under-Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary-General, and the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN).

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief of SPPU will be responsible for the following:

• Provides strategic security management policy advice to the Director of DPSS, the Under-Secretary-General (USG)and Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) of DSS, and other United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) senior security professionals, including within the Agencies, Funds and Programmes, both at Headquarters (HQ) and in the field, on conceptual strategic and policy issues.
• Interprets security management policies, rules, and procedures for senior officials of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS)
• Plans, manages, and oversees the work programme undertaken by the Unit, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and aligned to the vision and strategic goals and mandate of DSS. Determines priorities and allocates resources.
• Represents the Department at inter-agency and intergovernmental meetings on security management and policy issues. Leads the preparation of talking points for the Under-Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General for meetings external to the Department.
• Leads, oversees, and contributes to the preparation of all Departmental reports to external bodies on substantive issues, including input to position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies, the General Assembly, High Level Committee on Management (HLCM), the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), and other policymaking organs.
• Leads research into general topics related to safety and security. Arranges and coordinates DSS participation in high level coordinating bodies and working groups and manages communication on behalf of the Department with all United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) stakeholders including Member States and other external interlocutors.
• Organizes and leads the secretariat of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN). Plans and organizes IASMN Plenary and Steering Group meetings, and regular video conferences, including logistic and administrative arrangements and the drafting, reviewing and finalization of conference papers, meeting minutes and reports.
• Oversees the development of a consistent and standardized governance framework of policies and guidelines for the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) ensuring that outputs maintain high quality standards and are legally sound through close collaboration with the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA).
• Manages the development and maintenance of a policy library for the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Determines security policy gaps for the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and recommends the development of relevant guidance to address these gaps; plans and oversees the development of the requisite policies and guidelines for the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS); coordinates the work carried out by the Unit in this regard; and provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
• Carries out programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit, including preparation of, and reporting on, budgets.
• Recruits staff for the Unit taking due account of geographical and gender balance and other institutional values; and interviews and evaluates candidates for job openings.
• Manages, guides, develops, and trains staff under his/her supervision. Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Unit and across organizational boundaries. Assigns performance parameters and indicators and evaluates staff performance (PAS).

• Perform other tasks as required.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Detailed knowledge of the substantive field of security policy and intergovernmental liaison. Ability to produce strategic level reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to lead the development of policy and guidance for the UN Security Management System. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues, staff members and stakeholders.

• 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.

• 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.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

• 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 discusses 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 Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, political affairs/sciences, management, law, or strategic/military studies. A first-level university degree in these areas in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience Au moins 10 années d’expérience professionnelle, à des niveaux de responsabilité de plus en plus élevés, dans le domaine de l’élaboration de politiques, de la gestion des mesures de sécurité, de l’analyse politique ou des questions de sécurité, de l’élaboration de stratégies, de la conception et de la gestion de programmes, ou dans des domaines connexes est nécessaire.

  Une expérience avérée d’au moins deux années dans le domaine des réunions interorganisations ou intergouvernementales de haut niveau, ou des activités de liaison ou de négociation bilatérales ou multilatérales serait un atout.

  Une expérience d’au moins deux années dans le système des Nations Unies ou dans une organisation internationale comparable en qualité de spécialiste de la sécurité est souhaitable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language(s) is desirable.

  Assessment - Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may 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 United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is taking efforts to improve gender parity, including full implementation of the UN-wide, and Departmental Gender Strategies. We are committed to providing an inclusive culture and exciting opportunities for women in the security and operations field.

• Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Applicant Profile and cover letter.

• 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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

• For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 28 February 2022, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

• Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

• Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

• Staff members appointed to the current position may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon assignment or appointment and annually thereafter.

• The selection process for this job opening will be conducted pursuant to ST/AI/2010/3 on the "Staff Selection System" and include the compliance review process by a review body described in staff rule 4.15. The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuance governing staff appointments can be viewed at: http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English.

  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.

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.

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