Mobile Safety Officer

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

UNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Mobile Safety Officer

Vacancy Announcement Number

LDC-17-2019

Contract Status••••••••

Limited Duration Contract (LDC)

Contract Duration ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Six months •duration (extendable)

Benefits

Band E/S1 Gross Monthly Salary is JD 816.50

Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, annual leave & dependency allowance (if applicable).

Department •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Security Office

Duty Station•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Irbid are and to establish roster for other areas

Issue Date•••••••••••••••••

13 May 2019

Deadline for Applications•••••••

27 May 2019

Place in the Organisation

Under the direct supervision of the Safety and Security Officer (SSO), the incumbent is responsible for overseeing UNRWA's security system and safety requirements, in addition to, providing advice, training and support within a designated area of operations

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Assists in the development and implementation of established safety and security standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure security mainstreaming in all installations within his/her designated area; responds to emergencies in a timely manner. Conducts periodic building and office security and safety assessment surveys; guides the implementation of emergency and safety standards; acts as the area Fire Marshal, conducts inspections and makes recommendations with regard to fire safety. Conducts a wide variety of safety and security related training for area and management staff including, Security Awareness, Driver Safety, Fire Safety, Conflict Prevention & Resolution within his/her designated area of operations; provides introductory security briefings to new staff members. Ensures that Security Incident Reports are properly forwarded to FSO within established time lines; Assists in planning and implementing security and safety awareness activities such as fire drills and first aid exercises. Advises management staff in area concerning their security-related duties and responsibilities. Works closely with UNDSS and local authorities; maintains positive and constructive relationships with local security, police, fire and medical authorities. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•         A university degree in a related field, or any relevant professional qualification, training and progressive work experience.

•         Training related to security and safety measures.

•         At least two years of progressively responsible experience in the police, military, security industry or related field.

Language

Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Competencies

•     Demonstrated organizational and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple activities.

•     Proven ability to conduct training.

•     Knowledge of security planning and management combined with good technical skills in safety matters and communications equipment.

•     Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.

•     Proven ability to perform with minimal direct supervision;

•     Good report writing skills.

•     Good computer skills; ability to operate standard computer software used by the Agency.

Desirable Qualifications

•     Practical working knowledge of the UN.

•     Formal training in security and safety measures.

Additional Information

•  •Possession of a valid driving license.

•  •Willingness to work beyond regular working hours and respond to emergencies at any time.

•  •The incumbent may be requested to travel.

Equivalency

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.

NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI"

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.•

This vacancy notice is open to external candidates.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non- smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Date of issue: 13 May 2019