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Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce (ISW) in Bogota and San José del Guaviare, Colombia. The Security Coordination Officer at the P-3 level, will also perform as Area Security Adviser (ASA) in line with the respective letter of appointment. He/she reports to the Chief Security Adviser / Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO) through the Deputy Chief Security Adviser (DCSA).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

- Prepares draft of security plan for the Mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan.

- Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in special political and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination.

- Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan.

- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention.

- Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads.

- 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.

- Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible, background checks, and entry control.

- Provides advice and training to staff on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions.

- Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters.

- Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.

- Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.

- Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel.

- Assumes responsibility for guard force management.

- Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary.

- Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.

- Performs other duties, as assigned by the CSA/CSO and or the DCSA.

Competencies

-Professionalism:

Excellent knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately manage multiple and diverse 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 the 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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science or international relations with focus on security management is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military academy (for commissioned officers), which may be considered its equivalent, and in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years with advanced university degree (seven (7) years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required.

At least five (5) years of progressively more senior experience in security operations management or control, within a military, police or security organization is required.

At least one (1) year experience and exposure at the international level is desirable.

Experience in management of security units in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions or UN agencies, funds, and programmes) or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a field based environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include assessment exercises which may be followed by an informal interview.

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General ′s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. #United_for_Gender_Parity

Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia:

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The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic background, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.