Job Opening
Posting Title: DEPUTY CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Department/ Office: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 31 October 2014-30 November 2014
Job Opening number: 14-SEC-ICTR-37409-R-ARUSHA (T)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of 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. All applicants are strongly
encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha Tanzania The post is located in the Security and Safety Services Section, Division of Administrative Support Services
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Deputy Chief of Security may be responsible for the following duties:
• In conjunction with the Chief of Security, reviews and monitors activities related to preparation of security plans for the geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development and updating of the plan and, if necessary, its implementation.
• Performs as Chief of the Security Section in his/her absence from the Duty Station area and serves as the senior supervisor;
• Performs duties as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the United Nations Detention Facility (UNDF), under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Security.
• Establishes lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination.
• Serves as a member of the area security management team, contributing to planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations.
• Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifying probable threats and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants to follow appropriate preventative steps.
• Establishes air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies, ensuring availability of aircraft, vessels, railways, vehicles, fuel supply, assessable roads, ports and airfields.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, such as barriers, issuance of identity cards, background checks, and entry controls, as appropriate, for normal or emergency conditions.
• Evaluates effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures in effect in assigned areas of responsibility, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, and evacuation plans.
• Determines need for, and provides training and advice to UN staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to prevent burglar intrusions.
• Establishes and maintains dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters.
• Ensures availability of emergency communications by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Establishes procedures for and supervises investigations and reporting of accidents involving UN vehicles and investigation of security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependants.
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management, as assigned.
• Arranges protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP's as necessary.
• Conducts and supervises security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment; Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management; Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management; 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; Does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• 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.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree, advanced police academy degree or equivalent (Master's degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area. International exposure in a management function in the United Nations or other international organizations desirable.
Languages
English and French are the official languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN official language and Kiswahili is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment
which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
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Job Code Title: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Department/ Office: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 31 October 2014-30 November 2014
Job Opening number: 14-SEC-ICTR-37409-R-ARUSHA (T)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of 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. All applicants are strongly
encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha Tanzania The post is located in the Security and Safety Services Section, Division of Administrative Support Services
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Deputy Chief of Security may be responsible for the following duties:
• In conjunction with the Chief of Security, reviews and monitors activities related to preparation of security plans for the geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development and updating of the plan and, if necessary, its implementation.
• Performs as Chief of the Security Section in his/her absence from the Duty Station area and serves as the senior supervisor;
• Performs duties as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the United Nations Detention Facility (UNDF), under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Security.
• Establishes lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination.
• Serves as a member of the area security management team, contributing to planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations.
• Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifying probable threats and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants to follow appropriate preventative steps.
• Establishes air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies, ensuring availability of aircraft, vessels, railways, vehicles, fuel supply, assessable roads, ports and airfields.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, such as barriers, issuance of identity cards, background checks, and entry controls, as appropriate, for normal or emergency conditions.
• Evaluates effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures in effect in assigned areas of responsibility, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, and evacuation plans.
• Determines need for, and provides training and advice to UN staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to prevent burglar intrusions.
• Establishes and maintains dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters.
• Ensures availability of emergency communications by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Establishes procedures for and supervises investigations and reporting of accidents involving UN vehicles and investigation of security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependants.
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management, as assigned.
• Arranges protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP's as necessary.
• Conducts and supervises security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment; Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management; Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management; 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; Does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• 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.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree, advanced police academy degree or equivalent (Master's degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area. International exposure in a management function in the United Nations or other international organizations desirable.
Languages
English and French are the official languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN official language and Kiswahili is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment
which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
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