Deputy Chief, Security and Safety Section

Contract

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 Under the applicable law, and in accordance with the terms of the Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has jurisdiction to try senior leaders and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions recognized by Cambodia, during the period of the Khmer Rouge regime from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979. While the ECCC is established within the national judiciary, the Royal Government of Cambodia sought the technical assistance of the United Nations in operating the Extraordinary Chambers. In Resolutions A/57/228 and A/57/228B, the General Assembly approved the involvement of the United Nations and endorsed the agreement outlining the arrangements between the two parties. The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) was established in 2005 to provide on-going technical, operational and logistical support to the Royal Government of Cambodia in all aspects of the ECCC’s operations

This position is located in the Security and Safety Section.

To learn more about UNAKRT, please visit our website http://www.unakrtonline.org

Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of Administration, ECCC/Coordinator, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT), the incumbent will be responsible in the performance of the following duties:

• Establishing policies and procedures for the conduct of security operations so as to ensure internal security of the premises and close protection of international personnel;
• Monitoring the implementation of these policies and procedures;
• Issuing necessary directions to ensure these policies and procedures are observed;
• Coordinating the activities of the SSS with particular regard to physical and personal security, field safety, information assurance, internal investigations and all aspects of security guard force management;
• Defining and managing the risk posture of the project;
• Providing authoritative and holistic security and safety advice;
• Developing well-defined security risk assessments (SRA) of local security conditions that may impact the assistance project to include detailed and cogent analytical assessments, personal SRAs and the application of close protection resources for international personnel in line with the established UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) methodology;
• Ensuring effective and efficient security and safety training is provided to all international staff in line with the Country Security Plan;
• Ensuring that the SSS is adequately supervised, governed, resourced, trained and operationally fit for its mandated purpose, including the provision of all necessary security induction, refresher and specialist training programmes as required;
• Maintaining an ongoing evaluation of security, contingency and evacuation plans for UNAKRT; and

• Performing other duties as assigned, i.e. Act as Officer-in-Charge, a.i. during the absence of Chief, SSS.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. 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; Ability to interact and liaise with police and military agencies on high level; the ability to effectively deal with stress; Good technical knowledge and skills

• 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

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

  Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational certificate.

  Work Experience At least ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area. (for candidates without university degrees). A minimum of five (5) years relevant progressively responsible experience in the above fields for candidates with first-level degree (Bachelor’s or higher degree).

  Experience within the United Nations Common System or international organization is desirable

  Experience working in an international criminal tribunal is an advantage.

  Languages English, French and Khmer are the official languages of the ECCC, for this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and /or Khmer is desirable.

  Assessment Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.

  Special Notice Appointment against this position is limited to the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT). The initial appointment will be for a period of one year; an extension is subject to the extension of the mandate of UNAKRT and the availability of funding.

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.

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