DEPUTY CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (TJO)

Org. Setting and ReportingThe temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The Deputy Chief Security Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief Security Officer in providing all security related issues for the Head/Deputy Mission. Assumes the CSO role in his/her absence and keeps a technical reporting line with the UNDSS PSA. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located with the Safety and Security Section. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Deputy Chief Security Officer, P-4, will be responsible for the following duties: Operations Assists in leading, supervising and managing the Mission Security Section. Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, such as barriers, issuance of identity cards, background checks, and entry controls, as appropriate, for normal or emergency conditions. Evaluates effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures in effect in assigned areas of responsibility, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, and evacuation plans. Determines need for and provides training and advice to UNSOH staff on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to prevent burglar intrusions. Ensures availability of emergency communications by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments. Establishes procedures for and supervises investigations and reporting of accidents involving UNSOH vehicles and investigation of security-related incidents involving UNSOH staff members and/or project personnel. Assumes responsibility for guard force management, as assigned. Arranges protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP’s as necessary. Conducts and supervises security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness. Advice and Coordination Assists in providing advice to the Head of Mission and/or PSA as required on all security-related matters and participate in discussions and development of security policies and procedures. Establishes lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination. Establishes and maintains dialog with local security authorities and international institutions for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters. Planning Assists in reviewing and monitoring activities related to security risk management including the preparation of security risk assessments and the development of risk mitigation measures. Reviews and monitors activities related to preparation of security plans for the mission, a designated country, or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development and updating of the plan and, if necessary, its implementation. In the absence of the CSO serves as member of the mission Security Management Team, contributing to planning, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations. Plans for air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies, ensuring availability of aircraft, vessels, vehicles, fuel supply, assessable roads, ports and airfields. Technically oversees MOVECON. Performs other duties, as assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge to effectively plan, implement and evaluate the UN security management system within the Mission to ensure the safety and security of UN staff, facilities, equipment and activities in field duty stations. Shows pride in work and 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 and 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. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands in the best interest of the organization. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the organization; makes tough decisions when necessary. EducationAdvanced 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 additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required. An equivalent first-level or advanced university degree from a military or police academy or staff college, would be considered relevant. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in security, police or military service with extensive command or leadership experience; of these, at least two (2) years of international exposure in a management function in the United Nations or other international organizations is required. Direct experience in United Nations Security Management System with proven crisis management capabilities is required. Extended knowledge of UN security policy included but not limited to SPM, Use of Force Manual/other, is required A minimum of 4 years of field experience is required A minimum of 2 years’ experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, financial reporting other related areas is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).