Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Safety and Security Section in United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) with duty station, Beni. The Field Security Assistant reports to the Chief of the Specialized Investigations Unit under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Advisor.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Field Security Assistant will carry out the following duties: 1. Assists in the planning, organization and conduct of investigations of alleged violations of UN Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative issuances falling under Category II (misconduct); 2. Conducts traffic incident response and, as required, investigation; 3. Conducts incident response activities, either personally or with other investigators, to ensure evidence initially available is preserved for future analysis and investigation. Incident response activities includes: pre-response preparation, reception and recording of incident information, informing appropriate persons/offices during and after response, planning for response, and deployment to the incident scene; response definition and control of the incident scene, preservation of evidence and hand-over of the scene to authoritative persons; post-response evidence protection and inventory, preparation and submission of written investigation reports and debrief to relevant persons; 4. Assists in investigation fact-finding to identify information, find facts, and establish evidence. Based upon the fact-finding, produces and submits investigation reports to appropriate authorities, and conducts post-investigation tasks. 5. As required, coordinates, collaborates, and consults with local Host Country representatives, United Nations and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process; 6. Functions as the standby Investigations Duty Officer when placed on periodic roster to do so and performs other duties as required and detailed by the Head of the Special Investigations Unit and/or the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer/Principal Security Adviser or equivalent; 7. Assists with the preparation of reports and documentation, including statistical or investigative findings. Coordinates meetings to review investigations and related subjects; 8. Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management; good technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honors commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. 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’s shortcomings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Training in military or police procedures and practices, and self-defense techniques is required. Training in martial arts and/or specialized security practices is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible security experience with a local, national or private police, security or criminal or administrative investigation is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, Fluency in French and English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise or competency-based interview or both.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. This job opening is to identify the most qualified candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Candidates endorsed by the FCRB but not selected will be placed on the FIELD SECURITY ASSISTANT, GL-5) roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.