SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 115,781 USD and 151,606 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is within the Liquidation Team of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in Bamako.

The incumbent contributes to reviewing and monitoring activities related to the liquidation, including all aspects related to coordination with UNDSS, the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU), and the assigned host government security for external security of the liquidation sites; ensures the review of base/camp defense plans and periodic exercising of the plans in close coordination with UNGU; serves on the country security cell and contributes to assessments and planning; advises the Chief Security Officer and UN Liquidator on all physical, procedural and technological issues related to the liquidation; continuously review and maintain procedures to deter, detect and reduce loss from the liquidation sites.

The incumbent will perform as the Deputy Chief Security Officer for the Liquidation Security Team under the direction of the Chief Security Officer.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer, P-3 will be responsible for performing the following duties: • With guidance from Chief Security Officer, leads, supervises and manages the Liquidation Security Team. • Establishes/maintains collaboration mechanisms with UNGU for all security issues related to the liquidation sites. • Operationalizes liaison arrangements with the assigned host government security elements for the external security of the liquidation sites. Monitors and evaluates physical security measures, such as barriers, access control, background checks, and emergency procedures for the liquidation sites. • Evaluates the effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures for the liquidation sites, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, fire prevention awareness, and building evacuation plans. • Contributes to the country security cell, highlighting issues that are pertinent to the liquidation site and personnel. • Ensures availability of emergency communications between the liquidation site and the security operations centre by making periodic checks to determine if the system is functioning properly. • Establishes procedures for and supervises investigations and reporting of theft, breaches and security-related at the liquidation sites. • Coordinates with UNDSS and the ERT for response to accidents involving UN vehicles and follow-up investigations. • Timely reports all security incidents affecting the liquidation to UNDSS. • Co-leads and oversees the Security Liaison Team (protection detail) assigned to senior officials/principals in-country. • Follows-up on the participation of liquidation personnel in radio checks and headcount exercises. • Maintains an up-to-date staff list in the database and periodically share changes with UNDSS. • Provides input for security risk management and security planning related to the liquidation. • Contributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of base defense plans and other aspects of security operations. • Provides inputs to UNDSS for country security planning on liquidation assets that can support plans for air and land relocation/evacuation in emergencies. • Works closely with UNGU to plan and periodically rehearse base defense and liquidation site emergency plans. • Provides inputs to UNDSS for mandatory country security reporting.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately manage multiple and divers security units; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 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.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science or international relations with focus on security management is required. • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military academy, which may be considered its equivalent, and in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years with advanced university degree (seven (7) years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk, disaster, post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situation that directly impact security is required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in premises security or guard force management is required.

• Experience in planning, designing, implementing, or reviewing risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity and/or humanitarian assistance is desirable.

• Specialized experience in such areas as security programme, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.

• Experience working or coordinating with local authorities and law enforcement agencies is desirable.

Languages

• French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. • A working knowledge of French is required.

Assessment

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.