Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Security and Safety Service of the United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Operations.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Service and the direct supervision of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent: • Is responsible for the organization and conduct of the activities and operations of the unit in the Palais grounds, by day or by night, in normal or stressful conditions, including security of persons, property, buildings, conferences and special events, control of access to United Nations premises. • Organizes and coordinates security and safety arrangements for conferences that require significant reinforcements or resources and contacts the responsible officials. • Supervises security officers assigned to or subordinate to the unit in the course of daily operations, ensures that directives are known and implemented. • Consults and advises the Assistant Chief on all issues and activities taking place inside the United Nations complex. • Drafts the service orders required in order to accomplish tasks. • Ensures that the schedule of conferences and events of an operational nature is updated. • Prepares cost estimates in connection with the unit’s operations, in addition to overtime authorization forms. • Ensures that the assignment and deployment of staff is consistent with the mission and makes changes if necessary. • Gathers the necessary data from the host country police force or other bodies as part of preparation for missions. • Drafts reports and records in respect of incidents that disrupt the proper functioning of the unit. • Drafts disciplinary reports in respect of incorrect conduct or actions by subordinates. • Takes note of reports drafted by subordinates and takes action to correct reported irregularities. • Commissions reports on any negligence that could encourage theft of United Nations or staff property. • Identifies the training/education needs of the unit and formulates an annual training/education plan. • Acts as First Reporting Officer (e-PAS system) for subordinates. • During the recruitment process, drafts and corrects the technical test for subordinate positions and functions and participates in the selection panel. • Takes note of administrative circulars and enforces security measures. • Prepares an annual report on the activities of the unit and maintains updated statistics in order to do so. • Sets the unit budget at the start of every administrative year. • Supervises the acquisition, delivery and payment process in respect of purchases made for the benefit of the unit. • Acts as Chief of Operations if necessary. • Performs all other tasks in connection with the position.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of United Nations security procedures, regulations and practices. 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 the 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. Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid driver’s license is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the police, military or security services of the United Nations or other similar international organization is required. Out of these ten years, at least five (5) years having been spent in a United Nations Security and Safety Service are desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other language are required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a technical assessment exercise, to be taken prior or after the security and safety officers test. This assessment would be composed of two parts – one on security expertise and another one on physical conditions – to be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. This post is subject to funding availability. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. 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 backgrounds 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. Internal and external candidates with the required qualifications must pass the written entrance test for United Nations security and safety staff. An invitation to sit the test will be sent by e-mail to candidates who meet the required qualifications. Physical condition: Must be in excellent physical and mental shape. The selected candidates are subject to satisfactory medical clearance that includes a psychological test. Weapons handling: The selected candidates must pass a written and practical test in handling the firearms used by United Nations security officers within six months of being hired. If the candidate fails this test, his/her contract will not be renewed. The incumbent is required to work irregular shift hours on 24/7 basis. May be required to work extended duty shifts on short notice based on the exigencies of the service.

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.