Security Officer, Geneva

• Organization: UNOG - United Nations Office at Geneva
• Country: Switzerland
• City: Geneva, Switzerland
• Office: UN Office in Geneva
• Grade: P-3

Closing date: Sunday, 19 July 2015

Posting Title: Security Officer, P3
Job Code Title: SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Geneva

Duty Station: GENEVA
Posting Period: 20 May 2015-19 July 2015
Job Opening number: 15-SEC-UNOG-42130-R-GENEVA (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
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.

This post is subject to availability of funds.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Department of Safety and Security at the UNOG Security and Safety Service in Geneva. The Security Officer reports to the Chief and the Deputy Chief of the Security and Safety Service and acts as Assistant Chief of Security.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares draft of security plan to area of responsibility, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan.
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with relevant security focal points and representatives of other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination.
• Serves as a representative of the UNOGSSS in the works related to Security Management Team for Switzerland, contributing to preparation, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan (including attendance of working groups aimed at the preparation of the Crisis Management Plan and the Business Continuity Plan).
• Assesses prevailing security conditions, identifying security trends and advising on potential security concerns affecting UN assets, activities and interests.
• Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
• Interacts with relevant parties involved in the preparation of external security engagements, including UN external conferences, provision of technical support, and close protection missions, by ensuring that the process for the preparation of these tasks is efficient and its implementation consistent with the mandate of the Service.
• Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions to ensure the optimal level of crisis preparedness, and acts as dissemination point for host country information relevant to the Switzerland-based UN organizations.
• Ensures the establishment and maintenance of an efficient communications system to ensure that UN staff my be reachable in case of need.
• Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
• Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary.

Conducts security training related to security management system, and represents the Service in the preparation of presentations to parties. Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• Designated Officials in Switzerland and in other countries assigned by UNDSS, as well as members of Security Management Teams, Security Officers in other UN agencies and Security Focal Points Chief Administrative Officers and Directors, Project Managers and other project personnel, local officials and law enforcement personnel.

Results Expected

• Effectively ensures the safety and security of UN assets, activities, interests and eligible dependants in field duty stations;
• enhances the credibility of the United Nations as an instrument of peace and justice.

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.
• 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 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.

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 improvement;
• does not accept the status quo;
• shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

EMPOWERING OTHERS

• Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work;
• encourages others to set challenging goals;
• holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility;
• genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise;
• shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort;
• involves others when making decisions that affect them.

Education

• Advanced university degree (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 at least two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management services.
• Experience with an international organization is an asset.
• Completion of Security Certification Programme (SCP) is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English or French is required and knowledge of the other is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

• A written test may be administered by the Service and competency-based interview for those who passed the test.

United Nations Considerations
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.
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No Fee
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