SECURITY TRAINING OFFICER

Contract

This is a FS-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-6 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Security Training Unit within United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbent will be based in Bangui and under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor (CSA), report to the Deputy Chief Security Adviser / Support.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Security Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in the management of a Security Training unit at the mission HQ; may be appointed to manage such a unit in regional offices, supervise the unit’s staff and their performance, prepare the unit’s work plan, prepare the budget.
• Assists in identifying and addressing the security training gaps at the security section level; contributes for the security training to be delivered at the mission level for Security and non-security personnel.
• Analyses problems and objectives and develop by orderly method of identifying, developing and evaluating a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the training unit goals.
• Delivers and implements competency Based Learning (CBL), modules, lessons and courses as appropriate.
• Conducts Client, Performance and Training Gap Analysis as part of the Training Development Process.
• Contributes to reviewing and preparing dynamic CBL learning Programmes of Instruction (POIs), including training in response to emergency crisis situations, using current training material modules, practical applications, guidebooks and CBL methodologies.
• Conducts competency-based evaluations in accordance with requirements stipulated by the IASMN Security Training Working Group.
• Coordinates administrative issues, ensuring that all venues and logistics required for the training and learning activities are provided.
• Contributes to the security training reports for all learning programmes; provides recommendations to enhance CBL POIs.
• Provides advice, guidance and support on security learning affecting UN personnel mission or regional office-wide, as required.
• Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted by Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Participates, assists and deliver to the UN DSS standardized programmes of instructions being delivered at the mission level (such as Weapons Re-qualification Programme, Driving, Medical training, and Security Certification Program, Hostage Incident Management)
• Contributes to and conducts learning needs assessments and identify areas for change or modification as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge in the field of security management policy and field security procedures and techniques; ability to produce reports and papers on security issues; an understanding of the UN Security Management System, the DSS training strategy and a proven ability as a trainer; 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.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & 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 - High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.

Job - Specific Qualification UNDSS certification in any of the following is required; UNDSS Security Trainers Development Course (TDC); Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environment (SSAFE-TOT); Hostage incident management (HIM), Defensive Driving Certificate.

UNDSS certification in any of the following is desirable (and depending on direction taken, will be expected for future advancement in this field): Emergency Trauma Bag (ETB) Instructor; Tactical/Defensive Driving Instructor; Control and Restraint Instructor; Close Protection Officer Certification (RCPOC); UNDSS Security Certification Programme (SCP) Instructor; UNDSS Local Security Assistant (LSA) Instructor; Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP);

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

At least one (1) year at the international level in a conflict or a high-risk environment is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering policy-based training programmes in various formats (workshops, manuals, tutorials) is required.

A minimum experience of three (3) years planning and delivering training on UNDSS certification programmes (or other similar security training programmes) is desirable.

Experience in the practice of Training of Trainers is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French is required.

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

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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