CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Integrated Security Workforce (ISW) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) with duty station in Kabul.

UNAMA is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. Under the general management of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA), the incumbent reports to the Close Protection Coordinator on all close protection issues.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the CPCO, the Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level will carry out the following duties:

• Provides supervision to a Close Protection Team to conduct Close Protection Operations for a Senior UN Official.
• Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment.
• Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official.
• Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of the Senior UN Officials.
• Ensures that continued effectiveness of the Close Protection Team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level.
• Conducts Close Protection Operations.
• Accompanies Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements.
• Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official.
• Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the Close Protection Team.
• Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate. Assesses plans, coordinates and executes Close Protection Operations.
• Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader). Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty.
• Deploys Close Protection Officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements.
• De-briefs Close Protection Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion.
• Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods.
• Maintains the qualification records and ensures that Close Protection Officers are certified according to the UN standards.
• Participates in the supervision of the performance of Close Protection Officers and Close Protection Drivers.
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment.
• Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed.
• Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
• Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements.

• Performs any other duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization. Well-developed analytical skills. Ability to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats. Capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations. Ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations and supervising close protection officers. 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.

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.

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 technical or vocational certificate.

Additional Skills/knowledge: - A valid driver’s license is required. - UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is required - Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable; - Completion of first aid certification is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in Close Protection is required.

At least two years of experience in close protection management at the level of Close Protection Team Leader with a national, private or international security organization is required.

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

Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required

Close protection of one or more principals; static and mobile protection; close protection command post operations; close protection response techniques; conduct of close protection training is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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