FIRE SAFETY OFFICER

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is within the Liquidation Team of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), at Bamako. The incumbent leads the fire safety operations and maintenance of fire prevention and response for the two liquidation sites; supervises the fire safety units and manages them in all aspects; prepares/creates training material, lessons and conducts specialized trainings for firefighters , including trainings on fire engines, technical rescue, firefighting techniques, tactics etc.; updates premises site plans for resized liquidation sites, updates premises evacuation plans and conduct evacuation drills; conducts regular fire and safety inspections in the mission facilities, to report all shortcomings and make recommendations to bring the facilities to international fire and safety standards; conducts fire prevention seminars for UN staff; and performs all types of duties related to the fire service as required.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Fire Safety Officer, FS-6 will be responsible for the following duties: • Assists the PSA/CSO in the establishment and planning process of and for a structural fire service including mobile elements as required for the liquidation sites. • Leads the Fire Safety Operations and supervises teams in both Liquidation Sites. • Establishes and maintains productive liaison with authorities of host government fire, disaster relief and emergency services. • Ensures the establishment and effective management of a 24/7 Fire response teams capable of controlling fire incidents, HAZMAT spills, car accidents and other emergency situations. • Drafts the Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan for both sites; coordinates and supervises drills and training sessions. • Provides supervision, monitoring and coordination in accordance with the Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan. • Ensures the coordination of fire safety issues with facilities mission’s personnel, host country authorities and organization management. • Conducts and/or coordinates professional fire safety risk assessments and fire safety inspections; reports all shortcomings and supervises the timely rectification of such. • Conducts technical assessments/evaluations of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. (FDAS) • Maintains sufficient stock of equipment and devices, including FDAS and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA incl. filling compressors and testing devices), fire extinguishers, hoses and nozzles, portable, immobile, and fixed pumps, rescue equipment, etc., as well as fire service vehicles and provides for the maintenance of their continuous full state of readiness. • Maintains static installations and systems such as: FDAS standpipes, water supply, hydrant systems, extinguishing systems, spill basins, construction components (for fire partition), lightning protection, explosion proof installations, smoke extraction systems, public address systems, etc. and drafts technical specifications thereof. • Establishes, maintains, and supervises a functional Fire Warden System. • Conducts fire safety awareness briefings and training for mission’s staff and other UN personnel. • Conducts fire prevention, suppression, and rescue training for unit’s personnel as part of the Fire Safety Plan. • Plans and supervises facility evacuation / fire drill rehearsals at least twice a year. • Actively leads fire/emergency intervention activities. • Coordinates and conducts specialized (advanced) training on fire safety. • Supervises inspection and maintenance of all systems, installations, and devices within the area of responsibility. • Performs other fire safety and/or emergency response related duties as directed.

Competencies

Excellent knowledge in the field of fire and rescue command, fire safety enforcement combined with a solid background in either a field-mission Fire Safety Operations or Fire Safety Planning/Enforcement or directly related field; well-developed ability to identify fire safety hazards, evaluate the risks and subsequently determine effective and reasonable risk management measures; capability to develop, implement, manage and coordinate fire safety risk management programmes, concepts, systems and efforts; shows pride in his/ her 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; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions ay not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

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

Job - Specific Qualification

• Certification in (or equivalent to) fire prevention/mitigation, fire suppression, fire protection, fire service leadership, fire safety inspection/assessment, rescue operations, hazardous materials (advanced) and use and maintenance of breathing apparatus are required.

• Certificate for training skills in fire safety including self-contained breathing apparatuses is required.

• Fire Safety Risk Assessments is required.

• UNSMS Security Policy Manual and Security Management Operations Manual on Fire Safety is required.

• Drafting and Implementation of Fire Safety Plans is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (or five (5) years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in a public fire safety service is required; of which a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience is in a fire safety supervisory position, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience is in a fire safety managerial position, such as or equivalent to fire safety inspector, fire chief or incident commander.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in (fire safety operations for UN missions) is required.

• Prior experience in fire safety operations in Mali is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the UN secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required. • A working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

• This Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available within the MINUSMA Liquidation Team until 31 December 2024. 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. • 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. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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.

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