Deputy Director, Division of Regional Operations

Contract

This is a D-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 15 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 242,484 USD and 305,990 USD.

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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 efficient delivery of United Nations System programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources of the United Nations System. 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 position is located in the Division of Regional Operations (DRO) in the Department of Safety and Security. The Division of Regional Operations is responsible for the management of regional operations for safety and security and serves as the safety and security focal point for field duty stations, providing primary operational and technical support. The incumbent reports to the Director of DRO.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Director of DRO, the Deputy Director of DRO will provide the necessary level of coordination, supervision and day-to-day management of the Regional Desks, Peacekeeping Operations Support Section, and DSS Communications Centre and will assist the Director in the strategic management of security operations in support of the field. She/he will also be responsible for ensuring coordinated contingency planning and crisis preparedness and will act as the DSS Crisis Manager providing guidance and technical support to Headquarters and field offices affected by crisis situations. As part of the aforementioned, the incumbent will:

Assist the Director in the strategic management of regional security operations at Headquarters and in the field: - development of and ongoing monitoring of the implementation of the Division's work plans, determination of priorities and allocation of required resources; - preparation of mandatory reports on achieving the Division's goals and implementation of its operational plans; - continuous evaluation and analysis of regional security operations in order to identify emerging problems in a timely fashion, apprise the Director and recommend measures to improve the Department's regional operations; - development and ongoing monitoring of implementation of the Division's performance indicators.

Day to day management of the Regional Desks, Peacekeeping Operations Support Section and DSS Communications Centre: - development and strengthening of the Division's Standard Operating Procedures and ongoing monitoring and review of their implementation; - ensuring that all sections within the Division operate in a timely, coordinated and consistent manner and that their outputs are of high quality; - ensuring that provisions of UN security policies are fully implemented by all sections within the Division.

Contingency planning and crisis preparedness at Headquarters and in the field: - ensuring that all sections within the Division are conveying coordinated and consistent information on crisis preparation and planning at Headquarters and in the field; - preparation and maintenance of standard Operating Procedures in the areas of crisis management response and business continuity; - coordination of training activities for crisis management at Headquarters and in the field.

Performance of the functions of the DSS Crisis Manager in contingency situations: - management of DSS crisis coordination centre; - in coordination with UN departments, agencies, funds and programmes, development of crisis response strategies and action plans; - provision of guidance and technical support to Headquarters and field offices affected by crisis situations.

Support and development function: - Executive Office: DRO focal point and liaison for all administrative matters pertaining to headquarters and the field, including Human Resources, Finance and Budget, Travel, Supply and Asset Management. - Division of Specialized Operational Support: DRO focal point and liaison for all entities within DSOS for policy, operational support, training, and developmental activities relevant to all DRO staff in headquarters and the field.

Act as officer-in-charge for the Division in the absence of the Director.

Perform other functions as required.

Competencies Core Competencies

Professionalism: 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; exhibits superior ability to oversee, evaluate, organise, and coordinate operational support, crisis response and security analysis; ability to expeditiously master and implement a wide range of United Nations security management policies and procedures while providing proposals for further enhancement of the United Nations Security Management System; ability to provide effective strategic guidance and advice, both written and oral, to the Director of Regional Operations, senior leadership of the Department of Safety and Security and/or to senior security managers of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and possesses strong communication skills; 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 the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & 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

Managerial Competencies

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 improvement; 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 Criminal Justice, Military Science, Security Management, Strategic Analysis, Crisis/Disaster Management, International Relations or related area. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned areas, in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in international security is required. Of these 15 years, at least five years of demonstrated experience in senior leadership and management at the international level, managing large and complex organizational units is required. Experience in contingency planning and crisis management is required. Experience of the United Nations Security Management or other international organisations is desirable. Experience in inter-agency or cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken French is desirable. Fluency in another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment A competency-based Interview and/or another assessment method will be used.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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