SECURITY OFFICER

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) was established by Security Council resolution 2476 and is mandated to promote and strengthen political stability and good governance in Haiti, including the rule of law, preserving, and advancing a peaceful and stable environment, supporting an inclusive inter-Haitian national dialogue, and protecting and promoting human rights. This position is within the Security Section, BINUH. The incumbent will be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and will report to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) on all security operational and administrative aspect of BINUH.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Under the overall direction of the CSO implements security office management procedures and supervises a Security unit at the duty station; • Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans for a security unit and its operations; • Conducts assessment of prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues; • Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan; • Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; • Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System; • Analyses the level of security risk for the area of operations. • Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations; • Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders; • Briefs the CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit; • Conducts physical security inspections of facilities; • Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements; • Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters; • Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff; • Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents; • Identifies gaps in existing capability and recommends amendment accordingly; • Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; • Conduct patrols to check security conditions at all facilities of UNSMS organizations in Port-au-Prince and report all incidents to the Security Operations Centre (SOC). • Provides initial support and intervention in the event of civil disturbances such as demonstrations outside facilities of UNSMS organizations. • Extract and escort staff stranded at offices of UNSMS organizations during periods of widespread violent civil unrest. •Provides advice and training to UN personnel on security matters, as assigned. • Provides initial security support and intervention to all incidents/accidents such as armed robbery, road traffic accidents and other forms of emergencies affecting UNSMS personnel. •Monitors air, land, and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises. •Ensure that an efficient filing, storage, retrieval, and secure system for documents is maintained electronically and with a manual backup. • Supervises the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in a challenging security environment; Capability to appropriately manage multiple and diverse 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.

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; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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

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

Job - Specific Qualification

UNDSS certification in the following area: Security Certification Program (SCP), Security Analysis Practice and Process (SAPP), Hostage Incident Management (HIM). UNDSS TDT certification with experience delivering training to UNSMS personnel, Firearms Training Instructor/Firearms Training Officer certification (FTI/FTO), Mass Casualty Incident Training is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years’ experience with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in security operations, or similar within a military, police or security management is required.

At least at least two years’ experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post-conflict environment is desirable.

Specialized experience in security risk assessments, security planning, security operations, standard operating procedures, physical security, coordination with local authorities and law enforcement agencies, hostage incident management, security administration, security in a post-conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required and knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.