CLOSE PROTECTION COORDINATION OFFICER

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This is a FS-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-6 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), duty station Bamako. Under the overall command of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA), , the Close Protection Coordination Officer at FS-6 level reports to the Deputy PSA/Operations on all close protection matters.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the PSA, the Close Protection Coordination Officer at the FS-6 level will carry out the following duties:

- Advises the Principal Security Advisor or equivalent on close protection operations of the mission; - Responsible for developing the standard operating procedures and security risk assessments within which the Close Protection Units will deploy; - Liaises and coordinates close protection operations with Host Country, other mission components (military and police) and other organizations, as necessary, to enable implementation of necessary security arrangements for the security, safety and wellbeing of the Senior UN Officials; - Conducts security risk assessments and monitor threats to the Senior UN Official in conjunction with the Principal Security Advisor, recommends mitigation measures and implementation strategies; - Coordinates close protection planning in accordance with UN close protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures; - Ensures that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards; - Provides risk briefings to Senior UN Officials and security managers on any close protection concerns for the official travels or daily activities; - Develops protocols on the security coordination requirements for official travels of Senior UN Officials within the host country or abroad, in conjunction with the Principal Security Advisor or equivalent and host country authorities; - Coordinates close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational readiness and competencies are maintained to UN standards; - Accompanies the Senior UN Official during travel and/or coordinates all related security requirements as required; - Assesses the performance of the Close Protection Unit; - Supervises the Close Protection Detail Leaders / Team Leaders - Provides direction and guidance to close protection units, as required; - Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary; - Maintains training records and ensure all personnel maintain mandatory physical and technical skills requirements. - Maintains a training calendar/roster in coordination with the Security Training Unit to ensure all personnel are given opportunity to meet annual certification requirements; - Develops and reviews operational team rosters to ensure adequate training and rest time is allotted in addition to operations. Ensures accurate reflection of work hours by all unit personnel; - Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment; - Monitors Close Protection Unit equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained, and deployed in accordance with relevant policy - Provides inputs related to close protection to the mission's budget proposal; - Performs other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: - Demonstrates excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytic skills - Is able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats - Is capable of effectively coordinating close protection operations - Is able to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations - 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

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

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

Job - Specific Qualification •UNDSS Close Protection Supervisor Certification (CPSC) is desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field).

•UNDSS certification in any of the following is desirable: Security Certification Programme (SCP) and Close Protection Officers Course (CPOC).

Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management is required.

A minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in close protection within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.

A minimum three (3) years of experience in close protection management at least at the level of a close protection team leader within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.

At least one (01) year of experience and exposure at the international level is required.

At least one (01)year of experience in a conflict or a post conflict environment is desirable

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

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2023. 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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

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