SECURITY OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Security & Safety Section of the Registry of the International Residual of Mechanism Criminal Tribunals, Arusha branch, Kigali Sub-office. Under the overall command of the Head of Unit IRMCT Arusha Branch, the security officer is required to perform armed security functions and reports directly to the Security Lieutenant (Officer in Charge). ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Security Officer may be responsible for the following duties: • Screens all personnel, packages and vehicles entering the UN premises to ensure authorised access. • Provides continuous coverage of cameras, telephone and radio communications systems and associated recording units in the Control Centers. • In the event of emergencies and incidents, respond to the scene of the emergency or incident and act in accordance with the current Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans. • Maintains logs and rosters and initiates chronological logs of events during normal and emergency situations. • Prepares daily and weekly work schedules and various periodic reports. • Provides information and directions to all persons associated with the organisation. • Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic to and from the UN-IRMCT premises. • Is alert for any potential or actual breaches of security and any disturbances or unusual activity and reports these immediately. • Conducts patrols and acts on abnormalities, reporting back to the Supervisor. • Ensures that all UN property being carried from the complex is checked for appropriate documentation. • Assists in IRMCT VIP visits during official missions to Rwanda. • Ensures all staff members are accounted for, during daily operations and travel. • Emergency staff residence response in the event of an incident or emergency. • Performs other related duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism – Demonstrated sound judgment in applying technical expertise in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures 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. Demonstrates 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. • Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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. • Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationProof of weapons certification and Firearms (pistol) qualification is required. Fire safety training certification (from any international recognized fire and safety institution) in accordance with UN security and safety policy is required . Work ExperienceA minimum of (4) Four years of experience in military, police, security management, security operations or analysis with , civilian police force, military police, or other relevant military operations is required. Driving license category B is required. Experience working in International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French, Kinyarwanda, or Kiswahili is desirable. AssessmentCandidates will be assessed by a comparative matrix. Special NoticeThis position is temporarily available until 30 September 2024 . If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. 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. The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. 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