Head Guard- Fixed Term Contract- Area Office Jerusalem- For Internal and External Candidates- Grade 07

Security

Overview

Supervise security operations and ensure compliance with procedures.

You have:

• Successful completion of full secondary education.
• At least three years of experience in a similar field of work is required.
• Working knowledge of spoken English and written Arabic.
• Basic knowledge of written English.
• Desirable: Previous supervisory experience, preferably in UNRWA.
• Desirable: Qualification/certificates in security matters.
• Must reside or reside in West Bank or Jerusalem with ID.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent of this post is responsible to the National Security Officer NSO.

Responsibilities The incumbent: 1. Supervises the guard force to ensure efficiency of service by: (i) Keeping Security Shift Supervisors and the guard force informed of the security situation; ensuring high standards of alertness are maintained; (ii) Ensuring that sites are not left unattended at any time and conducting frequent patrols and spot checks to ensure that Security Shift Supervisors and Guards are working according to the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); (iii) Organizing foot-patrols for the purpose of identifying potential malfunctions of physical security measures, other technical appliances and intercepting unauthorized persons attempting to enter the premises; (iv) Ensuring that guards correctly identify and question individuals who remove UNRWA property to ensure that the individuals have property removal permission (i.e. Load Note); (v) Ensuring that guards are alert for any potential or actual breaches of security, disturbances or unusual activity such as hostile surveillance detection and reports these to his/her supervisor;

2. Advises NSO on security matters, recommends solutions, evaluates security problems and incidents, responds in accordance with standard operating procedures, and notifies supervisor accordingly;

3. Maintains paper and/or computer log books, completes incident reports and records as per established SOPs;

4. Supervises the process of ensuring that adequate controls are in place regarding access control of staff, visitors, vehicles and material\ goods \equipment entering and leaving the compound;

5. Provides information, issues visitor identification cards and directions to visitors as per established SOPs;

6. Supervises correct use of security equipment such as computers (Basic computer skills), x- ray machines (walk through and baggage), CCTV, communications equipment, fire alarm system, public announcement system etc;

7. Supervises, checks for and reports on weapons and/or armed actors wishing to enter UNRWA premises as per established SOPs, HQ Legal Instruction regarding privileges and immunities, related responsibilities of the Agency and its staff members and UNRWA’s regulatory framework;

8. Supervises facility evacuation drills, fire drills, emergency/incident response drills, mass casualty drills and readiness drills with local first responders; supervises response to fire incidents in an appropriate manner; reports fire hazards to his/her supervisor; works and cooperates with assigned fire/floor wardens;

9. Administers basic on the job training to Security Shift Supervisors and Guard

10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.

Functional: i. Leading and Supervising ii. Relating and Networking iii. Applying Technical Expertise iv. Persuading and Influencing v. Following Instructions and Procedures

.Other Competencies not listed under Functional and Leadership 1. Demonstrated ability to solve operational issues/problems 2. Professional and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.

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Education Successful completion of full secondary education.

Work Experience At least three years of experience in a similar field of work is required.

-Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable.

Languages (i) Working knowledge of spoken English and written Arabic. (ii) Basic knowledge of written English.

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Conditions of service -Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need Grade and Salary: Grade 07 Monthly basic salary USD881.60, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate.

Other benefits include: •Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency). •Dependency allowances (if applicable). •30 days of annual leave. •Compulsory medical insurance.

** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (i) Previous supervisory experience, preferably in UNRWA; (ii) Qualification/ certificates in security matters.

* Important information 1-This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. 2- Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. 3- A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. 4- Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. 5- Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History Form, as we will no longer be using telephone calls. 6-It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification. 7- For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, 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. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

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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