FIELD SECURITY ASSISTANT

Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is within the United Nations Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA), Bamako duty station. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Guard Force Management Unit. The incumbents manage all aspects of the administration and work of unarmed private security services; undertake static and mobile tasks to prevent loss; obtain comprehensive security information and produces daily and periodic reports relating to asset protection and incidents that affect safety and security of mission personnel; support incident/crisis preparedness and response tasks. ResponsibilitiesWithin limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Field Security Assistant, GS-5 will carry out the following duties: • Controls the opening, closure and entry into buildings to ensure security of the Mission premises and issues building entry passes as appropriate. • Manages all aspects of the administration and work of unarmed private security services. • Ensures that routine patrols and/or sector patrols are conducted to check security of buildings, personnel, equipment, and adherence to rules and regulations. • Receives, records, and appropriately takes action based on information received through all communication means. • Monitors and controls communications network to ensure security and discipline. • Conducts security surveys of offices and other Mission facilities. • Obtains comprehensive security information and produces background papers relating to incidents that affect safety and security in the Mission. • Supports diverse tasks including fire safety prevention, physical security of the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of automated alarm and monitoring video surveillance system. • Preserves information at incident scene to assist investigations as and prepares comprehensive reports on accidents and incidents involving UN personnel, installations and equipment. • Liaises where necessary with designated host government security, safety and emergency officials. • Liaises and exchanges security related information with all components of the mission and other UN agencies in the area. • Conducts threat assessments and site surveys. • Provides inputs for security briefings, written security advice to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and assets. • Produces incident-based security and travel advisories. • Provides input to periodic reporting and mandatory returns. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. • Performs other duties as assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of guard force management procedures and practices – access control, personnel and vehicle screening, hostile surveillance detection, and incident response during critical incidents to protect personnel. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making - 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationTraining in military or police procedures and practices, and self-defense techniques is required Work Experience• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible security experience with a local, national or private police, security or fire brigade organization is required. • Experience in similar international organizations, such as United Nations Agencies Funds and Programs or international NGOs, is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the UN secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in French (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of English is required. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice• This Position is temporarily available within the UN Liquidation Entity (MINUSMA) until 30 November 2024, subject to budget approval. 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 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. • 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. • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. United Nations ConsiderationsAccording 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. 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