Security Coordination Officer UN Careers – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)



Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
Reports to: Head of OHCHR
Job Opening Number: 61558
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UNHCR:
The
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on
December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under
the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees;
seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee
rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of
statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961
Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Under the direct supervision of the Head of
OHCHR country/regional Office and technical supervision of the Senior Security
Manager the incumbent will:
  • Offer technical support for the safety and
    security of the staff and activities of OHCHR in the country.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of the UN
    Security Management System on behalf of OHCHR.
  • Keenly review and monitor the situation in
    the country of assignment with specific regard as to how it relates or may
    have an impact on OHCHR operations in the country.
  • Guide the Head of OHCHR country office with
    regard to all security and related matters and develop tactics, techniques
    and procedures in accordance with the provisions of the UN Security
    Management System for the safe conduct of OHCHR operations in the country
    of assignment.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of minimum
    operating security standards (MOSS), and related standard costs for
    offices, facilities and property of OHCHR in the field.
  • Carry out security evaluation missions in potentially
    difficult locations.
  • Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments of
    field activity and analysis of the security situation in locations where
    OHCHR is or intends to operate to enable appropriate security responses
    with regard to safety of staff, in coordination with the UN DSS (United
    Nations Department of Safety and Security).
  • Ensure standardization of identity
    privileges, custody and security of keys and standards for screening of
    non-staff persons.
  • Conduct staff briefings on security
    preparations and country situations prior to travel.
  • Maintain and keep up to date the security
    reporting system, in particular incident reports and ensure the
    notification to appropriate staff members.
  • The incumbent will accompany staff members to
    the field as a part of special activity such as monitoring missions,
    Commissions of Inquiry and Investigation missions.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness
    training programmes in coordination with the UN wide plan.
  • Develop and deliver driver and transport
    safety programmes and ensure the safe driving practices of OHCHR staff.
  • Maintain files on the evacuation and security
    plan of the duty station or offices where OHCHR staff are deployed.
  • Ensure all staff are aware of their
    responsibilities and preparedness in the case of evacuation.
  • Obtain and prepare security and staff safety
    bulletins and manuals and disseminate them to OHCHR staff.
  • Arrange responsibility for guard force
    management at all OHCHR premises.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the
    supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNHCR Security Coordination Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced
    university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management,
    business administration, political/social science, psychology,
    international relations or a related field. A first-level university
    degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience
    may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level
    university degree may be substituted with a diploma or certification from
    a national police or military academy at officer level.
  • At least five (5) years of progressively
    responsible experience in military, police, security management,
    preferably in the police or military context or related area, is required.
    Out of these, three (3) years of experience working in the field, preferably
    within UN Security Management system, are desirable.
  • Previous experience in the area of human
    rights or international humanitarian law is also desirable.
  • Languages: Fluency in English is required.
    Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Competencies
  • Professionalism: Knowledge of security management
    combined with solid background of military or other security
    specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of
    assignment; understanding of human rights aspects. Ability to deal
    effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management.
    Ability to apply 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.
  • 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 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.
NB: 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.
How to Apply:
All
interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to submit their applications online at the web link
below.
Deadline: 26th July, 2016

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