Special Notice
This
position is open only to internal candidates of the United Nations
Economic Commission for Africa due to the on-going Recruitment Freeze
against General Service positions. External candidates will only be
considered when none of the internal candidates are successful. Such external candidates, if selected, will be offered Temporary Appointment through 31 December 2017.
Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station. External candidates will be responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take the SOT examination and, in the event of an employment offer, any cost related to travel and relocation to the duty station on appointment and separation. The candidate will also be responsible to obtain any visas and work permits in order to take up the appointment. If selected, external candidates will be recruited on a local basis and would not be entitled to international benefits.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Org. Setting and Reportingconsidered when none of the internal candidates are successful. Such external candidates, if selected, will be offered Temporary Appointment through 31 December 2017.
Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station. External candidates will be responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take the SOT examination and, in the event of an employment offer, any cost related to travel and relocation to the duty station on appointment and separation. The candidate will also be responsible to obtain any visas and work permits in order to take up the appointment. If selected, external candidates will be recruited on a local basis and would not be entitled to international benefits.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Under
the overall command of the Chief of Service, the Security Sergeant is
required to perform security functions and reports directly to the
Security Lieutenant or supervising officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Security Sergeant will be responsible for the following duties:
•Conducts daily briefings and assign officers to various functions or posts.
•Supervises staff and carries out inspections to ensure that officers on duty are discharging their functions appropriately.
•Examines routine reports prepared by subordinates and certify their accuracy.
•Assigns cases to investigators, recommending action to be taken; directs sensitive and/or complex investigations.
•Assists in preparing security plans, including traveling in advance, during trips of the Secretary-General or during visits of Heads of States.
•Makes recommendations to the supervising officer on operational matters.
•Briefs officers under command of possible security threats and related operational plans.
•Assumes control of specific areas as assigned during periods of heightened security.
•Counsels, coaches and mentors officers under command.
•Provides input for the performance evaluation of security personnel under command.
•Prepares written reports of all unusual incidents.
•Makes recommendations on basic security operation.
•Performs all other related duties as required and instructed by the Chief.
Competencies•Conducts daily briefings and assign officers to various functions or posts.
•Supervises staff and carries out inspections to ensure that officers on duty are discharging their functions appropriately.
•Examines routine reports prepared by subordinates and certify their accuracy.
•Assigns cases to investigators, recommending action to be taken; directs sensitive and/or complex investigations.
•Assists in preparing security plans, including traveling in advance, during trips of the Secretary-General or during visits of Heads of States.
•Makes recommendations to the supervising officer on operational matters.
•Briefs officers under command of possible security threats and related operational plans.
•Assumes control of specific areas as assigned during periods of heightened security.
•Counsels, coaches and mentors officers under command.
•Provides input for the performance evaluation of security personnel under command.
•Prepares written reports of all unusual incidents.
•Makes recommendations on basic security operation.
•Performs all other related duties as required and instructed by the Chief.
•Professionalism:
Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and
practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations
Security policies, procedures and practices and in applying technical
expertise to resolve a range of protection issues/problems. Ability to
lead and motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate
performance of officers under command. 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.
Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the
equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects
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.
Education•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.
High
school diploma or equivalent. Additional security, police or military
training is required. Passing the United Nations Security Officer Test
(SOT) administered at the Duty Station is a prerequisite for recruitment
consideration for this post.
Work Experience
5
year experience in all areas of the security operation within the UN
Security Service, including investigation, physical security, personal
protection, strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and
suppression, emergency medical and hazardous material response, video
imaging badge systems and methods of instruction or related area.
Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is
required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
advantage.
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