SECURITY OFFICER

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Integrated Security Workforce (ISW) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) with duty station in Kabul.

Kabul is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station.

Under the general management of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA), the Security Officer will be assigned at the Special Investigations Unit in Kabul and will report directly to the CSO on all security investigation tasks and related matters.

Responsibilities

Advises the Senior Operations Officer and or the FSCO on Security operations.

Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;

Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;

Assesses the level of security risk for the area of operations for UNAMA Operations

Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;

Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non- UN stake holders;

Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;

Conducts periodic security surveys of offices and other mission facilities to identify weakness and proposes possible solutions;

Instructs security and safety personnel in the performance of security services, and physical security of the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of automated alarm and video surveillance system;

Conducts investigations as directed and prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations on accidents and incidents involving UN personnel, installations and equipment;

Liaises where necessary and tasked with designated host government security, safety and emergency personnel at the working level to facilitate fact-findings and recommendations;

Reviews investigation reports to ensure competency, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and policies.

Undertakes or oversees pre-response preparation, reception and recording of incident information, informing appropriate persons/offices during and after response, planning for response, and deployment to and control/processing of the incident scene

Undertakes investigation to identify information, find facts and establish evidence. Based upon the fact-finding, procedures and submits investigation reports to appropriate authorities; and conducts post-investigation tasks and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process.

Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Security Support, CSO and or PSA.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately supervise 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 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 is required. UN DSS certification in any of the following is desirable:
Security Certification Program or Security Investigation.

Job - Specific Qualification

Formal qualifications and/or certificates in investigations or obtained through service with military, police, security, other governmental or international agencies and organizations or private enterprise investigative firms is desirable

Work Experience

A minimum of eight years with high school diploma of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required.

A minimum two (2) years of experience in security operations centers or similar within a military, police or security organization is required.

At least one year experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.

Formal qualifications and/or certificates in investigations from the United Nations is desirable

A minimum of two years' experience in investigation management and administration together with supervisory function 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.

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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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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.