Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the Integrated Security Workforce (ISW) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) with duty station in Kabul. UNAMA is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. Under the general management of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA), the incumbent reports to the Close Protection Coordinator on all close protection issues.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the CPCO, the Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level will carry out the following duties: • Provides supervision to a Close Protection Team to conduct Close Protection Operations for a Senior UN Official. • Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment. • Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official. • Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of the Senior UN Officials. • Ensures that continued effectiveness of the Close Protection Team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level. • Conducts Close Protection Operations. • Accompanies Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinates all related security requirements. • Reports to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official. • Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant security focal points and briefs members of the Close Protection Team. • Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinates with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate. Assesses plans, coordinates and executes Close Protection Operations. • Conducts pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinates with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader). Provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty. • Deploys Close Protection Officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements. • De-briefs Close Protection Officers and assesses each move upon conclusion. • Contributes to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for his/her team and liaises with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods. • Maintains the qualification records and ensures that Close Protection Officers are certified according to the UN standards. • Participates in the supervision of the performance of Close Protection Officers and Close Protection Drivers. • Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment. • Monitors team equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed. • Assists the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment. • Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements. • Performs any other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization. Well-developed analytical skills. Ability to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats. Capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations. Ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations and supervising close protection officers. 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. 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. Planning and 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

High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. Additional Skills/knowledge: • A valid driver’s license is required. • UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is required • Completion of an international, national or commercial close protection training is desirable;

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in Close Protection is required. At least two years of experience in close protection management at the level of Close Protection Team Leader with a national, private or international security organization is required. UNDSS Certification in RCPOC is required Certification in Glock19, MP5 SMG, and G36 Rifle is required Certification as RCPOC Instructor is required Certification as an Instructor for Basic Defensive Tactics Course is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 31 March 2025 and may be extended subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. 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.

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

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