Within limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-4, may be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic and may vary depending in of the Unit or Team the Security Officer is assigned): ? Assists the CSO/DCSO in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned. ? Drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit ? Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues. ? Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan. ? Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises. ? Assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System. ? Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations. ? Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations. ? Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders. ? Assist senior Officers in briefing to the CSO or Deputy CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit. ? Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary. ? Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities. ? Assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements. ? Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned. ? Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents. ? Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary. ? Assists in planning of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary. ? Prepares Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment. ? Monitors Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained, and deployed in accordance with relevant policy. ? Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate. ? Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy. ? Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed. ? Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management is required. At least two (2) years’ experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment is required.

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. Knowledge of French is desirable.