The threats against the United Nations, and by extension to the Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system, are multifold and transcend borders. Therefore, they require a broad approach on how to manage resulting security risks. The global terrorist threat which has significantly impacted the UN in the past, the wide range of programmatic activities, which by nature also require to operate in environments of armed conflict or in areas affected by natural disasters, necessitate that the organizations develop and maintain a responsive and client-oriented mechanism to address security needs enabling programme delivery.

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world inenabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/

This position is located within the Guard Force of the UN House Diamniadio, Senegal and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as “A” hardship and family duty station.  The UN House Diamniadio which is about 40 km outside of Dakar will accommodate about 34 United Nations organizations present in Senegal and their approximately 2,300 staff. This 56,000m2 building complex is set to become a multilateral landmark in West Africa, and in addition to the Senegal UN offices. It will host regional and subregional UN offices responsible for the Sahel, West, and Central Africa.

1. Reporting Relationship:

The incumbent assumes the duties and responsibilities of Security Specialist ( Assistant  Chief of Security), reporting directly to the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) through the Deputy Chief of Security on all matters related operations and management of security in the UN House including the unarmed private security services guards from an external security company, as assigned. Within delegated authority, the Assistant Chief of Security, will be responsible for the following duties:

Contribute to the security management and policy guidance to enable effective application of security policies and procedures while protecting and minimizing risk to UN personnel and operations in the covered location:

• Provides substantive inputs in the forecasting of the evolving security environment and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the current trends to enhance or adjust security actions.
• Provides advice and support to Deputy Chief of Security in the Management and coordination of the overall and day-to-day security operations at the UN House at Diamniadio, acts in the managing the Security team to facilitate those operations to achieve and provide a safe and secure environment of UN personnel, property, and resources.
• Participate and contributes to ensuring the regular periodic conduct of Mass Casualty Incident drills, including response, for Fire drills and training for all personnel, first-aid response, and facility evacuation as necessary, coordinating regular exercises for the same.
• Ensures the functionality of the fire and emergency communications system in the premises by making periodic checks to determine if systems are functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Participate in the management of the Local personnel under his supervision, ensuring deployment, general support and performance management.
• Assists in ensuring that the Security team is properly staffed and compliant with all relevant human resources rules and regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Support the monitoring and overseeing security compliance of UN premises:

• Assist the Deputy Chief of Security for security plan, fire and safety plan, and evacuation plan for the UN House Diamniadio, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of these plans.
• Assists in the Managing of the maintenance of office security by ensuring the conduct of physical security inspections of facilities and grounds, issuance of identity cards, carrying out background checks where possible, and responsible for access and entry control at the facility.
• Ensures that Wardens and Fire Warden systems are implemented, and personal security awareness delivered as needed.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security threats/trends and advising UN personnel on security risk management measures relating to the UN House.

Work in collaboration with the UN agencies  security focal points and local authorities to ensure compliance to security requirements :

• Collaborates closely with Deputy Chief of Security to maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other UN agencies deployed in the UN House at Diamniadio, to ensure maximum security coordination.
• Assists in the maintenance of dialogue with local authorities, emergency services, gendarmerie, Fire Brigade, and other stakeholders, in the event of natural and human-originated threats, incidents and disasters.
• Ensures that all reported security-related incidents involving UN staff members and project personnel within the confines of the UN House Complex are appropriately investigated and responded to, escalating those that require a higher administrative or managerial response.

• Fluency in French and local language is required.
• Working knowledge of English is desirable.

Requis

Prière ajouter dans votre application votre diplôme le plus élevé ; vos certifications et vos trois derniers PMDs (si applicables) ;

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