Fire Safety Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 es-tablished the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. https://unsos.unmissions.org/unsos-mandate. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decided that UNSOS will be responsible for support to AMISOM (ATMIS), UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM (ATMIS).

Under the direct supervision of a Fire Safety Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assists the Officer in Charge of the Fire Unit in the management of all aspects of a Fire Unit; • Ensures the effective management of a 24/7 Fire Service capable of controlling fire incidents, car accidents, HAZMAT spills, and other emergency situations; • Assists in drafting the Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan; coordinates drills and training sessions; • Coordinates with mission’s facilities personnel, host country authorities, and organization management on fire safety issues; • Conducts regular fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections; reports all shortcomings and makes recommendations aimed at the rectification of shortcomings and the elimination of potential hazards to meet applicable fire safety standards; • Assists in drafting specifications for all equipment and devices, including FDAS and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA incl. filling compressors), fire extinguishers, hoses, and nozzles, portable, immobile, and fixed pumps, rescue equipment, etc. and provides for the maintenance of their continuous full state of readiness; • Engages in fire/emergency intervention, as and when required and as set forth in the Fire Safety Plan; • Participates in fire safety training (basic and advanced) for fire unit personnel as part of the Fire Safety Plan; • Conducts general fire safety training for all personnel; • Plans and supervises fire drill rehearsals at least twice a year; • Performs other fire safety and/or emergency response-related duties as directed; • Visit regional offices and support FSCOs’ development and updating area-specific fire safety plan • Perform other duties as required.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote, and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

professional municipal fire service or UN Fire Unit is required. Coordinated with host government fire department, Draft Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan, Conduct fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections, Coordinated basic fire prevention training, Prepare fire safety awareness briefing, organize fire drill rehearsals, and facilitate fire training. Experience in Peacekeeping missions is an asset.

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of the UNSOM/UNSOS operation inside the Somalia mission area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Designated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable security protocols and will be required to strictly adhere to the guidelines, security plans, and other directives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN-provided accommodation. In Mogadishu, this is at the UN Compound at the Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).

Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area and coupled with the fact that there is no living accommodation on the private market that meets minimum UN security and safety standards for UN personnel, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secured accommodation in a camp-style environment. Some of the accommodations (hard walls and prefabs) are paid for by the UN personnel monthly. However, containerized accommodation is provided free by the UN. The UN-provided accommodation is essentially equipped with minimum room furniture.

The accommodation could be single or shared rooms with shared bath and toilet facilities. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants.

Food and Diet: There is no access to local markets in Mogadishu. There is a UN Contractor-managed dining facility inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu where food is provided at a cost by the contractor CIANO. Personnel may cook their own meals at common kitchen buildings situated at convenient locations within the camp.

Health: Exposure exists to many tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Polio, and Meningitis are recommended. A vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to the large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu.

Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers, working in the UNSOS mission area are entitled to a 4-week Rest and Recuperation (R & R) cycle. This means that after every 4 weeks of being in the mission area, a break is taken to travel to either Nairobi (UNSOS designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The R & R entitlement consists of 5 calendar days of R & R, with 2 travel days added, every 4 weeks. UN flights from Mogadishu or any other deployed site in the mission to Nairobi and back to duty station can be used at no expense. However, accommodation, food, and other expenses while on R & R are borne by the individual. Approval of R & R is balanced against operational requirements.